Peerless Little Immortal Doctor-Chapter 873 - 876: Terrifying Character

"President Guo, how was my performance just now? Decent, right?"

Xia Liu said with a grin as he looked at Guo Man.

This scene momentarily left Guo Man, who had prepared a lot to say, completely stunned.

This shouldn’t be happening.

Xia Liu was supposed to shift into a serious demeanor next, wasn’t he?

Which one is the real him?

Why does he exude such an unparalleled aura?

That kind of presence isn’t something just anyone can possess.

Guo Man was bewildered.

Who exactly had she encountered?

At this moment, Xia Liu was laughing gleefully like some kind of clown.

"Uh-huh, you performed very well. I almost believed it myself."

What could Guo Man say? What else could she say?

Acting all invincible and mighty in front of her...

Only to deflate when no one else was around.

*Sigh…*

The admiration she felt had completely vanished.

"Did I mess up this deal?"

Xia Liu withdrew his smile and asked with a hint of sorrow.

"Not at all. That scumbag never actually intended to collaborate; he was just trying to..."

Guo Man didn’t continue her sentence—it was embarrassing to even bring up.

Taking Lei Qiang to tour the company for two days had been exhausting enough.

And in the end, she had been played.

It just showed how inexperienced she was in the world.

She hadn’t honed her skills enough.

Or maybe, thinking narcissistically, it was her beauty that had swayed him to come up with schemes to obstruct the deal.

Yes, that must be it.

"Don’t worry—I’ve already contacted a friend of mine in America. He’ll be here by sunrise."

Xia Liu said calmly.

"Hmm?"

This caught Guo Man off guard. Xia Liu has a friend in America?

Was it the one he mentioned to her back at Xiangli House?

No way...

Is this a joke?

"What does your friend do?"

Guo Man’s curiosity had been piqued.

She had a nagging feeling that Xia Liu wasn’t as simple as he appeared on the surface.

If he could regain his confidence, his future achievements would definitely rival her own.

"I heard his family runs a company and has some fame in America."

Xia Liu had already contacted the friend earlier in the corridor.

Especially the specifics of their identity—they were all carefully arranged.

This time, he’d be able to exhibit himself fully!

If everything went as planned, it would leave Guo Man utterly astonished—jaw hitting the floor.

Not only that, it might just reduce the arrogant Lei Qiang to nothing.

Xia Liu never jokes; what he promises, he delivers.

"Alright, you’ve piqued my curiosity. When did you contact him? He’ll arrive at Harbor City tomorrow morning?"

Guo Man couldn’t wrap her head around it. Unless the contact was made a few days ago, it might make sense.

But a few days ago, Xia Liu had also been touring the company with her and Lei Qiang.

At that time, he presumably thought Lei Qiang was going to collaborate with her.

So, he wouldn’t have bothered that friend.

If the contact was made right after the confrontation, even then...

There wasn’t enough time.

There were less than ten hours until sunrise, weren’t there?

Flying from America to Harbor City? That seemed impossible.

It was daytime over there right now.

Flight schedules would depend on the timing of the tickets.

Guo Man didn’t believe it—perhaps it was just Xia Liu trying to comfort her.

So she could sleep peacefully tonight and wouldn’t be brooding about it tomorrow morning.

Although it was a kind gesture, Guo Man decided to reprimand him a bit once he finished speaking.

"When I saw your expression change earlier, I knew that Lei Qiang was trouble. So, I contacted that friend of mine. He told me he’d be arriving in Harbor City just a few hours later. The exact arrival time? I’d guess around sunrise."

"Xia Liu, I understand your concern, but don’t underestimate me. This setback doesn’t faze me. In the future, don’t make jokes like this—lest you end up embarrassed."

Yes, Guo Man had started her lecture.

Bold claims are fine, just don’t defy logic.

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"Uh, uh, uh, my bad. President Guo being this cheerful—it’s making me overjoyed."

What else could Xia Liu say? Right now, contacting that guy was not an option, huh?

Tomorrow, everything would become clear.

Xia Liu was absolutely sure his friend would arrive—and would do so on schedule.

After all, the assistance Xia Liu provided to him and his family would compel him to return the favor without hesitation.

"Thank you, Xia Liu."

Grateful for Xia Liu’s intentions, Guo Man uttered her thanks.

Today, she really owed him a big one.

The words Xia Liu said to Lei Qiang earlier? Absolutely satisfying.

They were immensely comforting for her.

"As President Guo’s bodyguard, it’s my duty."

"So, aside from your bodyguard responsibilities, do you have any other thoughts about me?"

Towards the end of her sentence, Guo Man’s voice grew faint—like the gentle buzzing of a mosquito’s wings.

But Xia Liu heard her words crystal clear.

Guo Man was moved!

But he couldn’t be certain—what if she was just playing him?

If he answered honestly, saying something like "Yes, I want to pursue you," it might end very badly for him.

So Xia Liu’s response was silence.

He had previously stated, "My heart is sealed."

That statement was his response this time, too.

Whether Guo Man remembered it or not—unclear.

But since she didn’t outright ask him, it showed that she too feared his answer.

In case it shattered their connection, this budding bond would then come to an end.

Upon returning to the villa, Guo Man wasn’t in much of a mood. She briefly greeted Xia Liu before heading upstairs to rest.

As for Xia Liu, he carried no emotional burden—though tonight, Guo Man probably wouldn’t sleep well.

Once she saw the ally Xia Liu had brought tomorrow, perhaps she’d regain her spirit.

By morning, Xia Liu’s Divine Sense caught a slight reassurance.

Guo Man was making breakfast again.

It seemed her mood had recovered somewhat.

Today, she didn’t seem hurried; these recent days had truly worn her out.

As an ordinary person, fatigue was expected.

"Xia Liu, try Aunt Yang’s cooking."

Same as always—using the same routine.

But Xia Liu could taste that Guo Man’s culinary skills were subtly improving.

From downright inedible before, to now boasting an appealing mix of color, smell, and taste.

She had genuinely been striving.

And her progress was considerable.

A woman like this—if someone could marry her, they’d be exceptionally lucky.

She could earn, loved cooking, had a great figure, and was stunningly beautiful—every aspect was alluring.

Unfortunately, Xia Liu had his burdens. Unless it was absolutely unavoidable, he wouldn’t drag anyone else down.

*Ding ding ding…*

Just after finishing breakfast, as Guo Man and Aunt Yang were tidying up, Guo Man’s phone rang.

It was Xilu calling.

"Hello, Xilu, don’t worry about me. I’m fine."

When she got home last night, Guo Man had shared some details in their WeChat group with Xilu, Lina, and Xima.

The three women had been comforting her non-stop.

Now, upon seeing that Guo Man hadn’t gone to work, Xilu became concerned, prompting her to call.

"President Guo, it’s not about worrying; there’s something else—there’s a terrifying figure standing outside the company!"

Xilu’s voice was urgent, clearly revealing her racing heartbeat.

"A terrifying figure? Who is it?"