Peerless Little Immortal Doctor

"Mr. Xia, please don't refuse. I need talented people like you."

Guo Man saw Xia Liu still hesitated to accept and gazed at him earnestly, hoping to persuade him.

"Alright, I'll accept, though the salary is way too high."

In the end, Xia Liu reluctantly nodded.

At this point, if he kept refusing, it would seem like he was overacting.

"As for the salary, let's reduce it a little then—29,000. No less."

"Pfft..."

"Haha. I hope to learn a lot from Mr. Xia in the future."

After Xia Liu burst out laughing, Xilu, Lina, and Xima stepped forward one by one to shake hands.

They had all witnessed Xia Liu's abilities firsthand—they were terrifying.

Even just a little guidance from him might elevate their overall skills.

This was something far more precious than money.

"Let's improve together."

Xia Liu smiled faintly and shook hands with the three women.

Before heading downstairs, Lina handed Xia Liu a set of keys.

There were car keys and a house key.

"This house is located in the Eastern District of Harbor City, 30 kilometers from our company and 5 kilometers from President Guo's residence…"

"Can I really handle this job?"

Holding the set of keys in his hand, Xia Liu felt a bit dazed.

"Mr. Xia, I believe you can. If there's nothing urgent in the future, you don't even need to come to the office—just stay in contact by phone."

Seeing Xia Liu's hesitation, Guo Man smiled warmly to reassure him.

"I will do my best."

As a former special forces soldier, Xia Liu wasn't one to linger in self-doubt for long.

At this moment, his gaze radiated sharpness, and his upright posture captured the attention of all four women around him.

"Alright, everything is settled. Starting tomorrow, Lina will guide you through the work. For now, let Lina take you to see your new residence."

It was getting late, and Guo Man needed rest. Ever since the detoxification treatment, she had been in a state of fatigue.

"Sure, but may I ask—can I invite a friend to move in with me?"

Before leaving, Xia Liu shyly asked.

"Of course. It's your house, after all."

Guo Man responded decisively.

In her heart, she felt even more admiration for him.

At a time like this, Xia Liu hadn't forgotten Zhao Qian—it was truly commendable.

After Xia Liu left with a smile, Guo Man finally let out a sigh of relief.

"President Guo, could it be that you have certain feelings for Mr. Xia, like… liking him?"

"Xilu, we've known each other since university. In the end, I pursued postgraduate studies while you went after your own path. Do you think I've liked men in all these years?"

Before Xilu could say more, Guo Man calmly explained.

"It does seem that way."

Xilu smiled faintly, feeling conflicted. If she didn't like men, then why did her face go red?

"I arranged for Xia Liu to be my bodyguard simply as a way to repay him. Don't overthink it."

"Indeed, this time it was our negligence. Without Mr. Xia, the consequences would've been unimaginable."

Xilu didn't argue with Guo Man; perhaps as she said, it was simply repayment.

Seeing Xilu's serious expression, Guo Man finally felt relieved.

How could she possibly like men? She considered herself an unworthy woman—this lifetime, she would never have the right to love a man.

…

Outside the company, Fengzi, Zhao Qian, and Lele were waiting.

They kept guessing what Xia Liu was doing upstairs with Guo Man.

And about the relationship between them—it definitely couldn't be as simple as it seemed. There had to be some hidden subtext.

"What are you two gossiping about?"

While Fengzi and Zhao Qian speculated about how Xia Liu might be Guo Man's boyfriend, which would make his future incredibly prosperous, a voice of doubt came from behind.

"Ah! It's Brother Xia Liu."

"Hehe, Brother Xia Liu, you're back! Is everything done? Ready to clock out and head for barbecued skewers!"

Zhao Qian immediately changed the subject, wary of responding directly to Xia Liu.

"Yes. Let's go now."

"Right now?"

Fengzi and Zhao Qian looked at Xia Liu, puzzled. Was he planning something big?

"Stop wondering. Fengzi, come with me to change clothes. I've got a surprise prepared for you and Brother Zhao."

"Haha! Brother Xia Liu just came out of President Guo's office—he definitely landed a jackpot. I believe in the surprise."

"I completely trust you. Hurry and change while I wait here."

Fengzi and Zhao Qian might've doubted Xia Liu in the past.

But after seeing Guo Man's attitude toward Xia Liu, they no longer had any reason to doubt him.

Even if Xia Liu now claimed to be the general manager of Guo's Pharmaceutical, they would believe him without question.

After changing clothes, Xia Liu took Fengzi and Zhao Qian to the parking lot.

"Brother Xia Liu, isn't this the wrong direction?"

"Yeah, why are we heading to the parking lot?"

Both Fengzi and Zhao Qian were bewildered.

Could it be that Xia Liu already had a car?

"President Guo assigned me a car for commuting."

Xia Liu said indifferently.

"Damn! A car!"

"Dude, you're incredible!"

Both were stunned by Xia Liu's words.

They would never believe Xia Liu and Guo Man had no connections. It was too illogical.

Even as a security guard, getting a car assigned is beyond anything imaginable.

"Mr. Xia, here!"

Just as Xia Liu was considering pressing the alarm button to locate the car, Lina, with her tall stature, waved toward him.

"That's President Guo's foreign bodyguard!"

"Holy cow! Oceanic Horse!"

"Fengzi, look at that car—it's a BMW M6!"

"Oh my god! It's one of the top M series models. Without 3 million, there's no way to own it. And that speed—it obliterates all the cars driving in the city."

"Brother Xia Liu, is this the car President Guo assigned to you?"

Zhao Qian's fingers trembled. Xia Liu had truly ascended to godhood.

This was miles away from what they had imagined.

"Yes, just a commuting car. It doesn't belong to me."

Xia Liu nodded lightly.

…

Zhao Qian and Fengzi fell silent. For Xia Liu, raising their thumbs was enough.

Sitting in the driver's seat, Xia Liu had Lina beside him.

The back seat was occupied by Zhao Qian and Fengzi.

Both were experiencing the thrill of sitting in such an impressive car for the first time.

Because of Lina's presence, they refrained from saying much.

In the company, everyone knew that President Guo's three bodyguards spoke Huaxia's language more fluently than locals themselves.

With GPS already set up by Lina, Xia Liu followed the navigation directions to the destination without further questions.

Thirty kilometers took just over ten minutes.

As a cluster of upscale residential buildings appeared before them, Zhao Qian and Fengzi gazed in envy.

Working away from home, who wouldn't dream of owning a place of their own…