Peerless Little Immortal Doctor-Chapter 868 - 871 Glutton

"What I mean is, maybe I can help you."

Xia Liu smiled sincerely. He had thought about it for a while and decided to pull some strings.

As for the various reasons, he had already calculated them perfectly.

"Oh, thank you so much, Brother Xia Liu. This isn’t the place to talk. Let’s find a restaurant; I’ll treat you to a proper meal."

Guo Man wasn’t in a hurry to refuse, her beautiful eyes fixed intently on Xia Liu.

"Sure, then where does President Guo think we should go and sit for a while?"

"Before entering the business district, there’s a mainland-style restaurant that’s open 24/7. That might be a good spot."

"Alright, let’s go there then."

Following Guo Man’s directions, Xia Liu sped up the car.

In about ten minutes, they arrived at the place.

Xiangli House Restaurant.

Clearly, this wasn’t some high-end establishment but an ordinary fast-food joint.

Since it was already late at night, there weren’t many people inside, just a few night-shift workers grabbing takeout.

Choosing a corner, Xia Liu pulled out a chair for Guo Man and wiped the grease off the table.

"Why did President Guo think of coming to a place like this?"

Xia Liu was puzzled. Considering Guo Man’s status, a restaurant of this level was something she was likely to steer clear of her entire life.

"To tell you the truth, I really love food. So, I go to all kinds of places and have even done a bit of research. Especially those with old, unassuming stalls... they tend to have the tastiest food."

Guo Man explained cautiously to Xia Liu.

"A foodie?"

The word immediately popped into Xia Liu’s mind.

Doesn’t look like it! Not at all!

This woman didn’t have an ounce of extra fat on her body.

The only places where she stood out were... well, her chest.

A foodie, yet keeping such a phenomenal figure?

"Surprised? I have my ways of maintaining a good fitness routine, so I don’t gain weight—and I never will."

Guo Man said proudly.

"Got it. I’m the same. No matter what, my body never changes."

Xia Liu chuckled bitterly and nodded. For martial artists, maintaining their figure was as simple as it gets.

Of course, there were exceptions—if one lost control, they could easily get either very fat or very skinny.

It all depended on personal discipline.

"You stay consistent, and I don’t gain weight. Isn’t that a shared trait?"

Guo Man hinted slyly.

"Exactly. You seem to really enjoy mainland cuisine as well."

"Absolutely. The mainland, especially regions like Sichuan and Hunan, are renowned for their food. If I ever get the chance, I’ll make sure to eat through all the delicacies there!"

"Then I hope President Guo swiftly stabilizes the company so you’ll have time to travel."

"Thanks for the kind words. For now, though, let’s start ordering."

Gesturing at the menu on the table, Guo Man smiled as she spoke.

Xia Liu didn’t order anything. He simply watched Guo Man select the dishes. This foodie had clearly been here before.

Letting her choose was definitely the way to go.

Once the dishes were served, Guo Man ordered a few bottles of beer.

"President Guo, you’re not joking, are you?"

"What? Worried I’ll get drunk?"

Guo Man glanced sideways at Xia Liu and said, "Don’t just see me being all cold and intimidating at work. I’m actually easygoing. I have friends, I go to parties, and yes, I drink."

"I can see that now."

"Well then, let me cut to the chase. What did you mean earlier by going straight to the point?"

Guo Man uncapped a bottle of beer, filled both her glass and Xia Liu’s, and raised her glass in a toast.

Watching Guo Man down her beer in a single gulp, Xia Liu smiled bitterly. He really was the fool here.

After downing her drink, Xia Liu sighed and said, "Back when I was carrying out a mission overseas, I happened to save someone with significant influence."

"Looks like our Mr. Xia Liu has quite a network of connections."

Guo Man poured herself another glass. Her cheeks now tinged red, her eyes seemed to grow a little hazy.

"Heh, not exactly a network. I just saved him once during a mission. If I reach out to him for help, it should work."

Xia Liu averted his gaze from Guo Man, afraid he might lose control and kiss her.

What kind of person gets flushed after just one drink?

And after turning red, looks so inexplicably alluring...

"So humble. Truly someone with a wealth of experience."

Guo Man drained her glass once more.

It didn’t feel like she was drinking to enjoy herself but rather to drown her worries.

"Please don’t tease me..."

"Alright, enough joking. Actually, yesterday I was in contact with a big capitalist in America. I’ve always wanted to collaborate with him, but I wasn’t qualified before. Now, as the president of the Guo Corporation, I finally have the standing to talk to him."

"No, not him—his company. If I succeed, the Guo Corporation’s future will usher in an entirely new chapter."

Realizing her arrogance, Guo Man immediately corrected herself.

How could someone like that be within her reach?

Just being able to collaborate with his company would already be an incredible stroke of luck.

"That’s wonderful news. Congratulations!"

Xia Liu genuinely felt happy for her.

Though he didn’t show it outright, considering his tasks ahead, he was sure more opportunities would arise for interaction.

"Maybe I’ve just been riding on your good fortune. Just a few days ago, I contacted that company, and they kept refusing me. But ever since I picked you up from home, I suddenly got a chance. Their people are flying over tomorrow and will arrive early the day after. I’m hopeful I can clinch this project."

"President Guo will definitely succeed!"

Xia Liu raised his glass in congratulations.

"Hee hee! I will for sure!"

Guo Man beamed with happiness, not just because Xia Liu cared about her, but also because she was on the verge of achieving something big.

This had nothing to do with cultivation or connections.

It was entirely the result of her own hard work.

That night, the two of them ate and drank until 2 a.m., finishing about eight bottles of beer in total.

Even though she only drank three bottles, Guo Man began to show signs of intoxication.

Xia Liu stopped her from drinking further and found an excuse to take her back.

In the car, perhaps from exhaustion or the effects of the alcohol, Guo Man drifted off to sleep.

In the passenger seat, a strand of her hair fell lightly across her face.

Despite the slight messiness, the chaotic beauty she exuded was undoubtedly mesmerizing.

When they returned to the villa, Xia Liu found himself in a dilemma.

The housekeepers had long since gone to bed.

Faced with the passed-out Guo Man, Xia Liu was at a loss for what to do.

Was he supposed to carry her upstairs?

This...

Even if he did carry her, what would he do once they got to the room?

Let her sleep fully dressed? That wouldn’t work, but...

"Let’s just get her to her room first!"

Gritting his teeth, Xia Liu unbuckled his seatbelt and carefully moved Guo Man out of the car.

In the process, it was unavoidable to brush against certain areas.

But he held himself back, clenching his jaw.

If it weren’t for the activation of the Five Elements Mantra, his blood would have been boiling by now.

On the third floor, Guo Man’s bedroom... Xia Liu had already scanned it thoroughly with his Divine Sense earlier.

Now that he was stepping inside, everything felt familiar.

"President Guo?"

After laying Guo Man on the bed, Xia Liu gently shook her.

But unfortunately, there was no response.

Just as he was contemplating his next move, something unexpected happened…