Peerless Little Immortal Doctor-Chapter 867 - 870: Guo Man’s Task

"Guo Liang, Guo Man’s uncle from the older generation, clearly feels very dissatisfied with her sudden appointment."

Xia Liu finally understood why the situation had become so complicated.

It turned out to be an internal family affair.

If it were an externally hired CEO, they wouldn’t dare to have opinions about the Guo Family.

In her current position, Guo Man must feel quite awkward too.

With her credentials, having pursued further studies abroad, she should be highly capable.

Yet she still finds herself schemed against by her own family.

Impressive, truly impressive.

But for Xia Liu, this was great news.

If no one was stirring up trouble, he’d have to create some himself; otherwise, there’d be no opportunity to prove himself.

"By the way, was it also Guo Liang who called for the board meeting yesterday?"

"Yes, yesterday Guo Liang directly pointed out President Guo’s mistakes during the board meeting, and almost initiated a vote to get her removed."

Thinking of this, Zhao Qian felt a pang of regret.

If Guo Man were to step down, his good days might be over.

Becoming a team leader in the sales department was undeniably tied to Guo Man.

And in six months’ time, he might even become a department head.

If Guo Man were to step down, all his dreams would be shattered.

So, she absolutely couldn’t resign!

"Fortunately, President Guo effectively stopped the voting process yesterday."

Xia Liu nodded. Although Guo Man wasn’t very well-liked, she had a mother with Heavenly Rank Peak cultivation.

It seemed the Guo family was somewhat intimidated by her as well.

"How did President Guo stop the voting process? What did she promise?"

Xia Liu pressed on with his questions.

"Brother, you’re amazing! You even guessed that part!"

Hearing Xia Liu’s inquiry, Zhao Qian gave him a thumbs-up. Not being on-site and even being unaware of the previous CEO, yet still deducing that Guo Man had made a promise—

If that wasn’t sharp, what was?

"Sigh, it’s just logic. Anyone with a bit of brains could figure it out."

"Alright then, Brother Xia Liu, I must be the brainless one."

Fengzi sighed endlessly. He couldn’t come up with such things—this was the gap between them.

"Hehe, President Guo promised to secure a project worth over one billion within ten days. And including other Guo Family channels, she pledged to finalize a collaboration capable of earning three billion in profit within three months."

Hearing this reply, Xia Liu nodded again.

As expected of Guo Man—normally cold and aloof.

Even her promises carried such boldness and weight.

But whether she could deliver would depend on her next moves.

"Honestly, it’s easier said than done. Guo’s Pharmaceutical is just one part of the Guo Family’s business. Securing a one-billion project is tough enough. For other investments, it might be feasible, but trying to land a collaboration capable of earning three billion in just three months? It’s insanely hard."

Zhao Qian appeared dispirited. The scale of such numbers made him shiver both mentally and physically.

This was the gap—the gap between individuals.

Though Guo Man was younger than him, she dared to make such promises and had the capability to back them up.

Whereas he was just a worker, barely making over ten thousand HKD a month.

"Alright, I roughly understand. Three months to make three billion? Easy and delightful."

Back during his early days, Xia Liu felt such goals required a lot of time.

But as the business expanded, he realized that money became just a matter of numbers.

And the more significant the investment, the greater the returns.

With Guo Man’s boldness, earning three billion seemed too easy.

It’s likely Guo Liang was also wary of Guo Fanghua.

Otherwise, considering modern market trends, not setting three hundred billion as a condition would be considered laughable.

"Brother Xia Liu, you’re awesome!"

Fengzi directly gave him a thumbs-up. As expected of someone who had been involved with a beautiful CEO.

Three billion sounded like child’s play when he said it.

Zhao Qian also couldn’t help but be impressed.

They both believed that Xia Liu was speaking the truth.

In fact, he might’ve genuinely experienced it all.

Otherwise, why would Guo Man bring him along to live together for no reason?

That was also the gap.

After chatting for a while longer, Xia Liu headed to the top floor.

That was where the CEO’s office was located.

Sitting on the sofa outside the office, Xia Liu saw many employees bringing in file after file into the office.

But they soon walked out, looking dejected, as if their proposals hadn’t been approved by Guo Man.

Xia Liu’s Divine Sense attentively monitored the activities within the office.

Inside, Guo Man was on a call, speaking warmly and engagingly with the other party.

Once she hung up, a cold aura enveloped her once more.

Xilu, Lina, and Xima were working in another area, combing through stacks of documents.

They were trying to find the key to turning the situation around.

Time ticked away, and eventually, night blanketed the earth.

The office lights remained brightly lit. Guo Man had stopped making calls and was now operating her computer, looking for business opportunities.

Outside the office, Xia Liu didn’t turn on the big lights. The warm glow of the dim lamp illuminated his face. freewёbnoνel.com

He was pondering whether to leverage his Mainland connections to assist Guo Man.

Three months to secure a three-billion HKD collaboration—that was nothing.

He could do it in minutes.

Not to mention Osmanthus Group—for families like Huang Xue’s, the Liu Hai’s Fang Family, the Ouyang Family, the Ye Family in Yanjing, and the Chen Family...

There were far too many. Xia Liu could easily pick any one of them to accomplish Guo Man’s goal.

Even without relying on Mainland connections,

Europe and America were an entirely different ballgame.

Those major corporations, families, and even the Ross Family or Britain’s Imperial Family he had collaborated with before...

As he was lost in thought, the office door clicked open with a crisp sound.

Guo Man walked out, dragging her weary body.

Upon seeing Xia Liu sitting silently on the sofa, Guo Man’s exhaustion melted into enthusiasm. "Xia Liu, you haven’t gone back yet?"

She kept pushing her strands of hair behind her ears with her jade-like hands, hurriedly fixing the wrinkles in her clothes.

She was worried her current disheveled state might leave Xia Liu with a bad impression.

"If President Guo hasn’t left, of course, I wouldn’t leave."

Xia Liu smiled faintly as he spoke.

"Haha, sorry, I made you wait so long. I completely forgot you were out here."

Indeed, Guo Man had forgotten.

The company affairs over the past two days had left her gasping for air.

"President Guo, you must take care of yourself. Don’t let work take a toll on your health."

"Mhm, I’ll keep your advice in mind. When I can rest, I won’t work."

Of course, Guo Man wanted a good night’s sleep, but there was simply too much work, leaving her with very little time for rest.

"Alright, let’s go. I’ll drive."

"Okay."

A clean, crisp response with no hesitation. Sitting in the passenger seat, Guo Man propped one hand against the door, her gaze shifting between the distant road and the man driving under the dim interior lights.

"Xia Liu, do you think I’ll succeed?"

Facing the empty road ahead, Guo Man asked with a touch of uncertainty.

"Of course, you’ll succeed. If you trust me, it could even be done in one step."

"What do you mean?"

Sitting upright, Guo Man looked at Xia Liu with confusion...