Peerless Little Immortal Doctor

Chapter 891: Chapter 894: I Almost Believed It

“If you don’t want to leave, why have you been so down these days? Is there something on your mind, or did I do something to upset you?”

This left Guo Man puzzled.

Since you’re not interested in money or power, it couldn’t be the weather affecting your mood, right?

And it’s been going on for several days.

“Well, actually, this happens to me a few days every month. I’m sorry for worrying President Guo; I’ll be fine tomorrow.”

What else could Xia Liu say? He had to joke around to lighten the mood.

“Pfft!”

The wine in Guo Man’s mouth sprayed directly onto the sand.

Indeed, never ask a man such meaningless questions.

Because in the end, it’s yourself who feels embarrassed.

Change is something that happens almost instantly with this guy.

Guo Man smiled wryly.

It seems she really cares too much about him; otherwise, her intelligence wouldn’t regress.

But how can she not care about him?

Because of him, she achieved unprecedented success in her career and earned respect in the company.

“I really like the way you are now. It’s so relaxing to be with you.”

“President Guo, saying that makes me feel like there’s some ambiguity between us. Do you have feelings for me?”

“Hehe, I do have feelings for you. Who wouldn’t, with someone as outstanding as you, plus a friend who’s the richest person in the world? If women in Huaxia found out, they might strip you down while walking on the street.”

Playing along with Xia Liu’s teasing, Guo Man laughed.

Only she knew how much truth was hidden in her laughter.

“Haha, I almost believed it.”

Xia Liu laughed joyfully. This wasn’t a forced smile; he was genuinely amused by Guo Man.

He didn’t expect the usually aloof CEO to have such a cute side, surprisingly rare.

“Don’t make a fuss. Seriously, don’t you have even a tiny thought about me? After all, I’m so pretty and excellent.”

“Do you want the honest truth?”

Xia Liu asked.

After Guo Man nodded, Xia Liu slowly said, “It’s precisely because you, President Guo, are so outstanding that I’m afraid to have any thoughts. I know what responsibilities I carry, so I don’t want to hurt anyone.”

“That sounds so mystical, it’s almost believable. But I was just joking, don’t take it seriously.”

Upon hearing such a response again, Guo Man felt heartbroken.

But what can she do?

Just like men and women.

The more outstanding a man is, the harder he is to win over.

They say a man pursuing a woman is like running into a wall, while a woman pursuing a man is like pulling away thin silk.

But with Xia Liu, it’s the opposite.

“Naturally, President Guo, it’s good to joke around sometimes, otherwise, you might not have any friends.”

Xia Liu was straightforward, but it seemed he hit her weak spot.

She didn’t seem to have many friends anyway.

“You’re right about that; I don’t have many friends, except for you and Xilu and the others.”

Guo Man didn’t care much about these things.

She was somewhat introverted, not liking to linger in noisy crowds.

Nor did she have the time and energy to cultivate friendships.

So being alone made her feel more at ease.

“I guess it depends on the person. I don’t have much time to make friends either, but I cherish those I meet.”

Xia Liu wasn’t introverted and enjoyed conversation, but he was always on the move.

If there’s fate, they become good friends; if not, they’re just passing through.

“I agree with you, a kindred spirit!”

“Hey, then we should toast!”

Xia Liu raised his glass, gesturing to Guo Man.

“Cheers!”

Soon, Guo Man’s second glass was filled again.

If not for the night hiding it, her flushed face would’ve given her away.

“Xia Liu, you know, I’m an unfilial daughter.”

After a full hiccup, Guo Man shyly said.

“Here it comes!”

Hearing Guo Man say this, Xia Liu felt he was about to find an opportunity.

So he comforted her, “No child can be perfect. People are like that; doing your best is true filial piety.”

“I constantly defy my mom’s arrangements, even now, but…”

“Did something happen?”

“You know the Guo Family Group, it’s my family, and it’s too big. There are bound to be disagreements internally, causing issues. Now my mom and relatives are all on the front line, and I have no way to help her.”

After Guo Man finished, she downed half her wine. She still seemed unsatisfied.

“With you there, there shouldn’t be any problems with the company. What’s troubling Madam Guo?”

Xia Liu remained calm and asked knowingly.

“It’s like this, the Guo family has many factions…”

While drinking wine, Guo Man spoke about all the troubles bothering her recently.

These included the distribution of the Guo family’s vein system and the current predicament of Guo Fanghua.

She shared everything.

When she finished, Xia Liu was somewhat incredulous that Guo Man had shared everything with him.

He initially thought about how to get Guo Man to open up about her problems.

But in the end, he didn’t have to worry; she told him everything.

This was terrifying!

“Xia Liu, do you think I’m unfilial, with my mom in a crisis and me as her daughter having no ability to help?”

Guo Man said and drank the rest of the wine.

“But I really hate cultivation. I’ve secretly tried cultivating a few times, but I just can’t keep going. It’s boring, and it also makes me sad. If I don’t love it, I just don’t love it.”

As Guo Man spoke, her eyes turned red, but the night was too dense.

Making it hard to notice.

Xia Liu naturally saw it. He couldn’t just go up and hug Guo Man or offer her his shoulder.

Her voice also changed, making one’s heart ache just listening.

One couldn’t help but feel sympathy for this struggling girl.

“President Guo, you might not have experienced much as a Martial Artist, but in these situations, there’s no backing down. Sometimes you might have to risk everything.”

“I know. That’s precisely why I’m worried about my mom. She would definitely risk everything for the Guo Xiao Lineage. If she loses her cultivation, I don’t know if she can hold on.”

“Madam Guo’s heart is very resilient. If something does happen, she’ll undoubtedly hold on because she has you. She may give up the world, but she won’t give up on you.”

Xia Liu had witnessed that intense motherly love from Guo Fanghua before.

If anything had happened to Guo Man in past incidents, Guo Fanghua would’ve shaken Harbor City.

“I’m useless. I really am.”

Guo Man was heartbroken and began to cry.

Xia Liu could no longer remain indifferent, so he stepped forward to offer his shoulder.

After Guo Man calmed down, Xia Liu gently said, “I think, if on the day of the big competition, you can be there to cheer Madam Guo on, she’d definitely be overjoyed…”