Peerless Little Immortal Doctor-Chapter 825 - 828: Question, Are You Still Human?

"Lina, what’s the matter?"

"It’s not good, Liang Chao from the Natural Treasures Group is here, along with Shen Ming from Junhui Real Estate."

"Got it."

Xilu’s face turned slightly grim as she hung up the phone.

Although she had only been following Guo Man for a few days, Xilu understood what Liang Chao and Shen Ming represented.

"President Guo, Liang Chao and Shen Ming are here."

Hearing these two names, Guo Man’s expression immediately became serious.

These two had crossed paths with her many times before she went abroad.

She didn’t expect their actions to be so swift now that she was back in the country.

"Director Song, please take the children into the classroom. I have some matters to attend to."

Song Dan didn’t ask for any further explanation.

From Guo Man’s expression, she could tell that someone was here with ill intent toward her.

Afterward, Guo Man gracefully walked past Xia Liu, bringing Xilu and another foreign woman downstairs to confront Liang Chao and Shen Ming.

In the spacious courtyard, two cars were parked side by side.

Two well-dressed young men leaned against the car doors.

Surrounding them were more than ten burly men.

Their eyes, filled with malice, resembled wild beasts, making it impossible to meet their gazes directly.

The man leaning against the Porsche was Liang Chao, the manager of the Natural Treasures Group.

Being a manager was merely a plaything for him—his true identity was the son of the company’s president.

Meanwhile, the other man, about thirty years old, was Shen Ming.

He was the head of Junhui Real Estate.

After his father stepped into the background, Shen Ming became the president.

"Well, well, if it isn’t Manman after so many years. My, how you’ve changed! I almost didn’t recognize you."

Seeing Guo Man walking down the stairs, Liang Chao spoke with mockery in his voice.

"Liang Chao, you’re not welcome here. Please leave."

Facing Liang Chao’s blatant stare, Guo Man didn’t show a shred of retreat and responded with sharp anger.

"Whether I’m welcome or not isn’t up to you. The reason I came here today is to assist my friend Shen Ming, who wants to purchase this land and develop real estate."

Liang Chao pointed at Shen Ming as he spoke.

"That’s right, President Guo. We’re here for business today. Since you’re not in charge of this orphanage, please don’t interfere."

Shen Ming smiled brightly.

"Liang Chao, I know you’re targeting me. If you have something to say, say it directly. Don’t use such despicable tactics."

Guo Man didn’t pay much attention to Shen Ming’s proposal to buy the orphanage land.

Her focus was entirely on Liang Chao.

"Such a clever mind—you truly are a gifted woman."

Liang Chao complimented her and said, "Manman, haven’t you figured out my intentions? I just want to invite you to lunch and a movie, that’s all."

Liang Chao momentarily dropped his arrogant demeanor and offered genuine affection sincerely.

"I’m sorry, but I’m swamped with work at my company. I can’t make the time. And please don’t call me Manman—just call me Guo Man."

Guo Man responded calmly and firmly.

"Hmph! Ten years! I’ve been asking you out since high school, and what have you done? You haven’t given me even the slightest chance!"

Liang Chao couldn’t hold back and erupted.

Remembering the embarrassing moments from the past years, he struggled to suppress his anger.

He had been in the same class as Guo Man since his first year of high school.

Even when Guo Man became an outstanding student, he had worked hard to keep pace with her.

But each of his invitations to her was met with heartless rejection.

Ten years—it had been ten years, and she hadn’t spared a single hour for him.

"I truly don’t have time. If you’re venting your anger at the orphanage over this, it’s completely unnecessary."

"Manman, I know you love kids. Be my girlfriend, won’t you? I’m willing to adapt to you—even if it means opening a thousand daycare centers."

Liang Chao, unwilling to give up, lowered his demeanor and made a promise again.

"Young Master Liang, there’s truly no possibility between us. Why persist?"

Guo Man once again rejected Liang Chao bluntly.

It was true that she loved children, but she didn’t care for Liang Chao at all. No matter how much he changed, her feelings wouldn’t change—affection could not be forced.

"Hahaha! I knew you’d say that! You don’t like me, huh? Fine then, Brother Shen, let’s buy this land and build a massive dance hall here. What do you think?"

Liang Chao’s emotions shifted again, as though he had always anticipated this outcome. His laughter sounded simultaneously bitter and furious.

"If we were to build a dance hall here, it would absolutely rake in profits. The Jiuzhou City District is already home to many laborers, and if we could provide a low-cost yet top-notch entertainment venue, the popularity would skyrocket!"

Shen Ming eagerly played along with Liang Chao’s passionate plan.

"Liang Chao! Don’t push it too far!"

Guo Man couldn’t take their words anymore and raised her slender hand accusingly.

Seeing Guo Man’s intense reaction, Xilu, Lina, and another companion immediately stepped forward to block Liang Chao and Shen Ming.

"What? You’re the only one who has bodyguards?"

Liang Chao and Shen Ming exchanged a smirk. Without waiting for their instructions, the burly men surrounding them stepped forward menacingly toward the three foreign women.

"President Guo, these people are all former special forces soldiers—they’re incredibly strong. We might not be able to hold them off."

Xilu noticed the alarming aura these men exuded, and she became terrified.

If a fight broke out, she and her companions wouldn’t last long.

In that case, Guo Man might end up in danger.

"This is bad... really bad!"

In the orphanage’s worn-out hallway, as Song Dan overheard the orphanage’s impending purchase and its potential transformation into a dance hall, an overwhelming sense of helplessness washed over her.

"These bastards—they’re truly heartless!"

"Mr. Xia..."

Looking at Xia Liu, whose anger was written all over his face, Song Dan didn’t know what else to say.

She understood his feelings—perhaps the thought of losing these children, so familiar to him, was something Xia Liu couldn’t bear to face.

"Guo Man, are you really going to just standby and watch the orphanage be repurposed? If you agree to my terms, I assure you that neither I nor Brother Shen will let it happen."

Seriousness adorned Liang Chao’s face as he spoke, but Guo Man remained silent.

Agreeing to anything with Liang Chao was out of the question.

If Liang Chao truly acquired the land, so be it—she would personally fund another orphanage so that the children and teachers could relocate.

"This orphanage has been sustained through Director Song’s tireless efforts for so many years. You heartless robbers only care about your own amusement—to the detriment of others’ hard work and these children’s souls. Tell me, are you even human?"

Xia Liu descended the steps slowly. Though his clothes were worn and his shoes slightly tattered, an air of determined strength emanated from him once again.

Hmm?

Seeing Xia Liu again, Guo Man’s eyes narrowed momentarily, but she quickly relaxed.

"Ha! Where does this poverty-stricken idiot come from? I’m here discussing business, and you act like you know a damn thing!"

Liang Chao cursed harshly at Xia Liu, and his five bodyguards immediately stepped forward to block Xia Liu’s path...