Peerless Little Immortal Doctor-Chapter 828 - 831: Investigation and Suspicion
Chapter 828 -831: Investigation and Suspicion
After saying goodbye to Song Dan, Xia Liu boarded a bus heading to Harbor City Terminal.
His divine sense occasionally spread out, confirming that an Audi had been following behind the bus before he felt reassured.
The driver of the Audi was none other than Guo Man’s female bodyguard, Xilu.
Xilu had reported everything Xia Liu had said to Song Dan at the orphanage back to Guo Man.
At this moment, inside Guo Man’s office.
Lina and a colleague were standing respectfully.
Guo Man was carefully studying a document.
“Lina, how did you find this out so quickly?”
Looking at the photo of a man in military uniform radiating a bold and masculine energy, Guo Man asked in confusion.
“Because there’s no information about him in the database.”
“Oh? Then how did you get this?”
If the database didn’t have any records on Xia Liu, the origin of this document was worth investigating.
“His information was specially encrypted by the mainland military. So I went to the Harbor City Military Region and had the commander help me retrieve it effortlessly.”
“Uh, uh, uh… Seems I’ll have to find some time to visit Grandpa Zhuge…”
Regarding the commander of the Harbor City Military Region, Guo Man smiled bitterly. In Harbor City, even members of her own family weren’t as kind to her as Grandpa Zhuge.
“Huaxia Flame Dragon Special Combat Team, codename: Tank.”
Looking at the introduction under the photo, Guo Man, who was familiar with the military system, felt a certain awkwardness.
That thin frame of Xia Liu, daring to use the codename “Tank”…
“Completed two and a half SSS-level missions, nineteen S-level missions, A-level…”
“Real name: Xia Liu, age 26, enlisted at eighteen, served in…”
Reading further into the document, Guo Man found herself immersed.
However, one detail stood out to her—SSS-level missions were considered the highest level in Huaxia.
Once accepted, the only outcomes were death or mission accomplished.
Two and a half successes… That was somewhat bizarre.
“According to Commander Zhuge’s internal sources, King of Soldiers Tank failed during his last SSS-level mission, was severely injured, and subsequently retired home.”
“So that’s how it is… Truly a miraculous man, but he’s also endured his share of pain. I wonder if Lucy has made any progress?”
Setting the document aside, Guo Man subconsciously recalled Xia Liu’s image.
His family was fractured, his child taken away by his wife. If he managed to find them, it would naturally be good.
If not, he might never recover from it.
Having lost the glory of the army, perhaps the only thing supporting him now was his wife and child…
Ding ding ding…
Upon seeing that it was a call from Xilu, Guo Man quickly answered.
“President, I’ve followed Mr. Xia to the Harbor City Eastern District. He was tricked, surrounded, and attacked by several people. When the police came, he made a timely escape.”
Xilu quickly summarized the entire situation.
“Despicable! How could people stoop so low to deceive others, even in such situations? Xilu, keep following him. It’d be best if you could learn his address.”
“Understood.”
After hanging up the call, Guo Man’s emotions swirled.
Xia Liu was the kindest father she had ever seen.
And now, he’s been deceived — reality was cruel indeed.
“President, while out buying things nearby this morning, I noticed some missing person notices. They might have been posted by Mr. Xia.”
“Oh, go copy them for me—every single detail.”
Lina nodded and quickly went out.
About twenty minutes later, Lina returned with a piece of paper.
“It really matches his situation closely.”
“Yes, it’s very likely he posted them.”
“Got it, you all can rest now, I’d like some alone time.”
…
In the now-empty office, Guo Man had Xia Liu’s words playing repeatedly in her mind.
“Though you’ve brought abundant resources for the children, you’ve also introduced risks.”
“You’re not at fault, but the method you chose was wrong.”
…
After a long while, Guo Man opened her eyes.
“What type of person are you exactly? Are you deliberately trying to get close to me?”
A chilling aura radiated from Guo Man, making the entire office cold.
But the cold didn’t last long, and a sudden ringing broke the icy tension.
“Xilu, did something happen?”
“President, I’ve found out where Mr. Xia lives—it’s in an old, run-down, affordable rental house on Harbor Road in the Jiuzhou City District.”
“Oh, anything else of note?”
Starting to feel cautious, Guo Man wondered why Xia Liu had appeared at just this moment instead of earlier—why someone like him was surfacing now.
“Yes, before returning to Harbor City Eastern District, he was putting up missing person notices along the way and had included his phone number on them.”
“What’s the number he used?”
“188…”
Quickly, Xilu conveyed the number she had learned.
“Alright, keep monitoring him—thank you.”
Holding the piece of paper with the phone number, Guo Man issued her instruction.
After confirming that the notices were indeed posted by Xia Liu, Guo Man picked up her phone and dialed the number written on the paper.
But she didn’t press call for a long time.
She hesitated, partly due to her suspicions.
And partly because she feared angering Xia Liu again.
Ultimately, she placed the phone down.
In Jiuzhou City District, Zhao Qian returned home as usual.
Unaware that a woman was secretly watching him.
Seeing Xia Liu sitting quietly at home, Zhao Qian tentatively asked, “Brother Liu, how did it go?”
“It was false information. They lured me to the area where a few thugs showed up—I beat them up.”
“Uh, uh… Alright. Your hard work will pay off eventually. Maybe tomorrow, the goddess of luck will smile on you.”
Zhao Qian didn’t mock or criticize Xia Liu. Instead, he encouraged him. Only with support could Xia Liu avoid losing heart.
“Enough about me. How are things with you? Work going smoothly?”
“Eh, not great today. Got scolded by my female boss.”
Zhao Qian sighed.
“A pretty boss, eh? Nice one.”
“Of course. If it had been someone else berating me, I’d have surely cursed back. But with her, I just can’t.”
“Looks like you’ve fallen for your boss.”
Xia Liu pierced through Zhao Qian’s thoughts immediately.
“Heh, more like unrequited love. She’s way out of my league—not someone we bottom-level paupers can dream of being with.”
Zhao Qian said, disheartened.
“Don’t be discouraged; anything’s possible. What if your company promotes you tomorrow?”
“Bless you for saying that. Maybe tomorrow, the company’s stunningly beautiful president notices me, promotes me, gives me a raise, and I even manage my boss!”
Zhao Qian chuckled, then switched on the TV to watch the news.
…
The next morning, Zhao Qian arrived at the bus stop as usual.
But then, a Mercedes S600 pulled up right in front of him.
The window lowered, revealing a face so lovely it would be etched into his soul.
“Sales department employee Zhao Qian, the president has something to discuss. Please get in the car.”
While Zhao Qian was frozen in surprise, a soft and polished female voice reached his ears…
