Peerless Little Immortal Doctor-Chapter 883 - 886 Strategies from All Sides

"Brother Xia Liu, I suggest you go upstairs and keep an eye out for President Guo. I’ve heard that many big shots are coming today, and it might be dangerous for her to handle it alone."

Fengzi seemed worried.

Guo Man was, after all, just a young woman.

How could she possibly contend with more than ten senior executives from the Guo Family Group?

What’s more, no one knew how the negotiations were progressing.

If things got delayed, Guo Man might lose face today.

"Don’t worry, after today, no one in the Guo Family Group will dare to speak ill of President Guo."

Xia Liu spoke with absolute confidence.

This was because the Guo Family Group would soon partner with the Ross Family.

Collaborating with the wealthiest family in the world—it would be hard not to thrive.

And if the AVI Group’s background were exposed, the Ross Family would make its grand appearance in Huaxia.

At that point, Guo Man’s name would become known worldwide.

This was beyond doubt.

To be cautious, Xia Liu decided to take up Fengzi’s suggestion and head to the boardroom to watch over things—at least until the partnership was formalized.

There was indeed a risk of her being humiliated before that happened.

After some inquiries, Xia Liu found out where the board meeting was being held.

It was in the high-level conference room on the fifteenth floor.

At this moment, the entire fifteenth floor was devoid of employees.

Only security guards remained.

Upon seeing Xia Liu, the guards immediately understood: no one was allowed to pass, except for Xia Liu.

He was known as the most fearsome individual in the company.

Rumors even swirled that Xia Liu was Guo Man’s boyfriend.

Whether true or not, such rumors alone earned Xia Liu the respect of the entire company staff.

Xia Liu understood the importance of respect.

Unless there was an emergency, he would not barge into the meeting room uninvited.

He merely sat in the lobby.

Meanwhile, his divine sense enveloped the entire floor.

Inside the conference room, Guo Man was seated in the central chair.

On either side of her sat a group of older men.

Their average age appeared to be around sixty.

Sitting across from Guo Man was a middle-aged man.

His eyes were so small that if one didn’t look carefully, it might seem like he had them shut.

From the conversation, Xia Liu discerned that this man was Guo Liang.

What was surprising, though, was that Guo Liang was actually an Earth-Rank Primary-Level Warrior.

That was rather remarkable.

To achieve such a high level of cultivation, yet instead of focusing on advancement, he had come to tussle with Guo Man over the position of president in a mundane corporate company.

It seemed this was as far as his cultivation would ever go in this lifetime.

Among the elderly seated on either side, a few also possessed Earth-Rank Cultivation.

They carried themselves with noticeable arrogance.

This was evident from their facial expressions and body language.

Their gathering here made their intentions abundantly clear.

"Little Man, Guo Liang is of your uncle’s generation. He’s already made significant concessions; surely you understand, don’t you?"

Guo Lie, the chief financial officer of the company, was already in his fifties.

Of the same generation as Guo Fanghua, he was also a company veteran.

He owed all of his current achievements to Guo Liang’s support.

Furthermore, during Guo Liang’s tenure, Guo Lie had been able to amass resources unscrupulously.

This was why he was fervently in favor of Guo Liang’s return.

"Indeed, when President Guo Liang was in charge, everything was handled steadily and methodically."

"I still remember a particular contract that, while not particularly lucrative, had President Guo Liang personally visiting the partner multiple times over several days to secure the deal."

"Yes, I recall that. Ultimately, the partnership was successful, and the partner later expanded the project significantly, resulting in increased profits for the company. This proves President Guo Liang’s dedication and capability."

"Little Man, you’re still very young. It’s natural to lack experience in handling matters. We’re not blaming you, but you must focus on gaining more experience going forward."

"That’s right. President Guo Man might lack consideration in some areas due to her youth, but the company’s future will certainly rest in your hands."

"I agree with this sentiment. Little Man, having studied abroad, brings fresh and innovative managerial perspectives. Once you’ve gained more experience, I believe our company will shine brightly under your leadership."

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Initially, the elders on both sides took turns praising Guo Liang.

Then, they transitioned into critiquing Guo Man.

Though they hadn’t explicitly pointed out any mistakes,

their veiled insinuations were even more despicable.

It was akin to slapping her in the face and then offering candy to sweeten the blow.

Truly repulsive.

Guo Man, with her brilliant mind, knew exactly what they were getting at.

Wasn’t it just to force her out of her position?

Wasn’t it just to elevate Guo Liang in her place?

Before taking on the role of president of the Guo Family Group, Guo Man had carefully investigated Guo Liang’s background.

What was alarming were the numerous glaring flaws in his record.

Without deep analysis, it was apparent that Guo Liang harbored many unspeakable secrets.

The company was also infested with parasites.

They were all direct descendants of national power factions, and given Guo Man’s new position, it was inappropriate to remove them immediately.

Initially, Guo Man planned to wait until everything had settled before dealing with these freeloading parasites.

But before she could make her move, they had turned the tables and preemptively attacked her.

Truly cunning.

Even faced with a dozen senior family members, Guo Man remained composed and unafraid.

She spoke slowly and deliberately: "What you say is true—I do lack work experience. But that doesn’t mean I can’t succeed..."

"Little Man, I must strongly object to this!"

Before Guo Man could finish, Guo Liang interrupted her, sneering coldly: "How can you achieve success without any work experience? If you’re suggesting you can rely on your looks, then I’ll admit, you could succeed. But that would only bring shame to the Guo Family Group!"

These words instantly elicited faint smiles from the elders seated on both sides.

Their gazes subtly drifted toward Guo Man.

Compared to Guo Fanghua’s youth, Guo Man outshone her mother by miles.

Although they were of the same family, even among relatives, crushes abounded.

Back then, countless men had secretly admired Guo Fanghua.

Now, her daughter, all grown up, had undoubtedly become a stunning beauty capable of mesmerizing an entire kingdom.

While the Guo family members couldn’t entertain any improper thoughts about her, verbal jabs were still fair game.

"Uncle Guo Liang, your words are a bit excessive!"

In that instant, Guo Man’s demeanor transformed entirely.

She was no longer the weak girl anyone could trample on.

But a cold, dignified, and elegant female president!

Even the aura of a Mysterious Rank Warrior couldn’t compare to her presence.

The sheer force of her demeanor startled many people in the room.

Though they knew all about Guo Man’s background and were certain she had no cultivation whatsoever,

the aura she exuded was comparable to a powerful oppressive force.

"Whether or not I’m excessive, you should know better than anyone. After all, Lei Qiang from AVI Group is living proof."

After learning of Lei Qiang’s intentions and identity, Guo Liang had immediately rallied everyone, resulting in today’s urgent board meeting.

But he had been overly arrogant, relying only on Lei Qiang’s background and Guo Man’s actions at the time to summon everyone with such confidence.

What he didn’t realize was that in just a few short days, events would unfold that flipped the situation entirely in Guo Man’s favor.

"Heh, I’ve bowed my head to Lei Qiang countless times. Unfortunately, he turned out to be nothing but a fraud. I wonder how President Guo Man has fared in all of this?"

Guo Lie had his eyes on Lei Qiang ever since his arrival and had been collecting information, fervently hoping Lei Qiang would reveal himself as a fraud.

A fraud who fooled Guo Man to the point of ruin.

And it seemed his wishes had indeed come true—Lei Qiang was not only a fraud, but had likely already executed some underhanded schemes...