Peerless Little Immortal Doctor

Chapter 890: Chapter 893 Are You Ready to Leave?

Looking at Xia Liu’s goofy smile, Guo Fanghua felt a twinge of satisfaction.

But the sense of regret was even stronger.

Still, if her daughter liked him, she would absolutely support it.

“Mom, tell me about the family’s annual competition. I really want to know.”

Guo Man was definitely trying to change the subject. If they kept talking about Xia Liu, her neck might burn from embarrassment.

“Alright, I’ll tell you about the family competition. But first, I have to talk about the struggles I’ve had over the years…”

Persuading her daughter to cultivate seemed to have become a habit.

No matter what the topic was, Guo Fanghua would always, consciously or unconsciously, insert remarks encouraging Guo Man to focus on cultivation.

Even conversations like this were no exception.

While the mother and daughter were chatting, Xia Liu had already bid farewell to Fengzi and entered the company building.

That had really scared him just now.

If he hadn’t reacted quickly, Guo Fanghua probably would’ve caught him.

Unbelievable—truly unbelievable—that Guo Fanghua was so perceptive, able to sense his Divine Sense.

It seemed the Guo Family had some unique traits after all.

Luckily, he hadn’t been exposed in the end; otherwise, his plans would have suffered major setbacks.

He had a feeling that this year’s Guo Family competition could be his chance!

Whether or not he could seize it depended on whether Guo Man mentioned it in the next few days.

The family competition was in ten days. If Guo Man didn’t bring it up, he would discreetly mention it himself.

He would probe her intentions.

Guo Fanghua didn’t spend much time at the company.

Because the competition was fast approaching, there was much she needed to prepare.

Especially in rallying talents from the Guo Xiao Lineage.

The competition had many restrictions, which would be announced on the day itself.

This time, Guo Liang had already hinted that the Guo Gang Lineage would definitely target the Guo Xiao Lineage.

Although Guo Fanghua was anxious, there was nothing she could do.

The head of her lineage, Guo Xiao, had been traveling for over a decade.

If he didn’t return this year, Guo Fanghua wouldn’t be able to prevent the decline of their lineage.

At noon, Xia Liu went to the rooftop.

To honor a previous agreement.

Lina, Xilu, and Xima were already waiting.

They all yearned to grow stronger.

Xilu and Xima didn’t know about Xia Liu’s identity as the Red Dragon Shadow.

But from witnessing his skills a few times before, they could see that Xia Liu was a formidable expert.

Gaining guidance from an expert was a major opportunity for them.

How could they possibly waste it?

Lina cherished it even more.

Because the person in front of her was none other than the top-ranked Red Dragon Shadow on the Blood List.

A legendary figure was teaching her martial arts.

It felt like a dream.

Yet every time she finished cultivating according to Xia Liu’s methods, she could clearly feel the aching progress in her body.

After cultivation, the three women went back to work.

With nothing else to do, Xia Liu stayed on the rooftop smoking.

His mind was occupied with how to make Guo Man interested in the family competition.

As long as she showed interest, she would surely head to the Guo Family headquarters.

As someone close to her, he might have a chance to follow.

And even if he didn’t, he would insist on tagging along.

He sat there the entire afternoon but couldn’t come up with a good plan.

There were still a few days left, so he decided to wait.

After work, Xia Liu drove Guo Man home.

He’d originally planned to show off his cooking skills, but Aunt Yang had already prepared dinner.

This left him without the opportunity.

But the residual impact of Lante lingered.

Xia Liu refused to believe that Guo Man could remain indifferent.

Yet strangely enough, over the next few days, Guo Man didn’t mention the family competition at all.

Her mood was exceedingly cheerful.

But all her joy came from the company.

From her steadily advancing career.

Taking advantage of the momentum brought by these deals, she acted authoritatively at the company.

She reassigned all the Guo Family members who were undermining the company.

Only after completing this task could Guo Man truly establish her authority.

For several days, Xia Liu kept wanting to bring it up.

But each time, he forced himself to hold back.

There were less than four days left until the family competition.

If he didn’t say anything soon, he might miss this opportunity.

But under what pretense could he bring it up?

How could he explain knowing about the family competition?

It would be too suspicious.

Impossible—he couldn’t do it.

At 8 PM, as the salty sea breeze blew under the solitary moon, Xia Liu held a glass of red wine and sat on a wooden chair, silently staring at the waves surging across the sea.

Through his Divine Sense, he could see a girl stepping barefoot out of the villa, wearing short denim shorts and a tight white top.

Guo Man, with a gentle smile, held a wine glass in her hand.

On a humid night, enjoying some cherished red wine and the refreshing sea breeze—how wonderfully pleasant.

Even better, the person she cared about sat right beside her.

“Xia Liu, drinking alone?”

A light, ethereal voice rang out from behind, and Xia Liu turned his head to nod faintly.

“Pour me some too.”

As she spoke, Guo Man shyly extended the tall glass she had been hiding behind her. Her demure charm was captivating.

Xia Liu felt bitter inside.

If he were ruthless enough, perhaps he would’ve tied Guo Man up the very first day he arrived in Harbor City and forced her to reveal the location of the Guo Family headquarters.

But now, it was a bitter ordeal, enduring Guo Man’s beauty daily.

To see, but not to touch—this torment seemed endless.

Pouring Guo Man a glass, Xia Liu once again became the silent and melancholy wounded soul.

Guo Man noticed Xia Liu’s transformation.

Especially after meeting with Lante, he seemed like an entirely different person.

She had no idea what was running through his mind.

Guo Man sat less than two meters away, reclining on a chair, gazing up at the starry sky.

After a long time, she finally broke the silence. “Xia Liu, are you planning to leave?”

“No, why do you ask?”

Xia Liu was somewhat surprised, but he kept his expression and demeanor calm.

“You seem so down these days. I thought perhaps you were making long-term plans. You have so many opportunities for growth, so I wondered if that was it.”

After all, Xia Liu was close friends with Lante.

If Xia Liu needed funds or wanted to build his own enterprise, he could achieve it with just a word.

For him, wealth and power were merely a matter of will.

All of this stemmed from his meeting with Lante, which had made his personality so different from before.

This likely wasn’t about family matters, but his own future.

“No, I’m not particularly interested in those things.”

“You don’t need to hide it from me. If you want to pursue your own path, I would be happy for you.”

Though Guo Man would feel reluctant to part ways, she wouldn’t be happy if Xia Liu continued to brood.

“President Guo, you’re mistaken. I don’t have such intentions.”

Xia Liu was speechless. He couldn’t possibly say, “I want to visit your family and ask for a few Youth Preserving Pills,” could he?