Peerless Little Immortal Doctor-Chapter 823 - 826: The Arrival

"Hmm, I believe you will definitely find them."

Song Dan no longer had any hesitation.

Xia Liu was not the type to harbor evil thoughts.

He was just a young man betrayed by his wife and separated from his child.

Though he looked youthful, perhaps hidden within him was a heart matured by hardship.

The reason he returned to the orphanage and bought gifts for the children was entirely because he missed his own child too much.

At this thought, tears flowed uncontrollably from Song Dan’s eyes.

She was repenting for having misunderstood Xia Liu before.

Luckily, she hadn’t voiced her doubts to him, or she would have wronged a good person.

Xia Liu, using his Divine Sense, could perceive Song Dan’s emotional fluctuations.

Unwittingly, a trace of guilt rose in his heart.

There was no other way. To get close to Guo Man and gain her trust, he had to act this way.

At noon, Xia Liu left the orphanage and took a bus to Harbor City Center.

He had a series of preparations to lay out before coming to the orphanage.

Upon arriving at Harbor City Center, he paid no attention to the bustling spectacle before his eyes.

Instead, he searched for underground passageways, carefully observed his surroundings, and finally took out some adhesive to stick a paper onto the wall.

"My wife brought our child to Harbor City. As a soldier returned home, I couldn’t find any trace of my wife and child. If anyone has information, please contact me. Generous reward offered."

This was the simple content of the paper, followed by detailed identification information.

It included his wife’s name, appearance, and various specifics.

As well as information about their child.

After posting a large number of notices, Xia Liu finally emerged from another part of the passage.

About a thousand meters away, a glittering, High-Level building stood tall.

The four characters on its facade were especially striking.

Guo’s Pharmaceutical.

After gazing deeply at Guo’s Pharmaceutical for a moment, Xia Liu walked toward an even farther location.

Whenever he spotted a wall with posters or other papers stuck to it, he’d take out a missing person notice and paste it up.

Once he had thoroughly covered the area around Guo’s Pharmaceutical, Xia Liu began visiting other companies.

This time, he was seeking employment.

The results were consistent.

All were refusals.

The reason given was that they didn’t hire individuals with serious injuries.

Even an ex-special forces soldier wasn’t an exception.

Of course, Xia Liu did this intentionally.

As to why, it all fit into his plan.

Catching the last bus, Xia Liu returned to Jiuzhou City District.

To show gratitude for Zhao Qian’s kindness, Xia Liu bought some groceries at the supermarket.

"Xia Liu, you’re back. Let me finish watching the news, and then I’ll get dinner ready. Hang tight."

As soon as Xia Liu opened the door, Zhao Qian, fixated on the TV, spoke without turning his head.

"Haha, I’ve bought some ingredients. I’ll start cooking now, so when you’re done with the news, dinner will be ready."

"Ah, you’ve just arrived in Harbor City. Before finding a job, don’t spend lavishly; you’ll need money for many things later on..."

Though Zhao Qian spoke in this tone, he was somewhat touched, realizing Xia Liu wasn’t the type to take advantage of him.

He felt reassured that befriending Xia Liu was a worthwhile choice.

"Haha, I have some savings. If I can’t even afford a meal, that would be truly pathetic."

Having anticipated Zhao Qian’s reaction, Xia Liu was well-prepared and didn’t dwell on the conversation.

Without further banter, Xia Liu headed into the cramped kitchen, skillfully working on the vegetables and meat he’d brought home.

More than ten minutes later, just as Zhao Qian turned off the TV, he was greeted by an enticing aroma wafting through the air.

"Xia Liu, your cooking skills are incredible. The aroma’s so strong you can smell it from outside."

Watching Xia Liu finish cooking, Zhao Qian gave him a thumbs up.

He wasn’t exaggerating; the smell was truly mouthwatering.

"Haha, during my time in the army, I secretly drank with the mess hall supervisor and learned a few tricks."

"That’s impressive. You must have had such a colorful life."

Once again, Zhao Qian was amazed by Xia Liu.

Without dwelling on chit-chat, Zhao Qian set the table neatly.

In no time, they were both wolfing down the meal.

At the dinner table, Zhao Qian couldn’t stop praising Xia Liu.

This was undeniably the best meal he had ever had—it had no equal.

Even five-star hotels couldn’t compare to Xia Liu’s cooking.

Of course, this was because Xia Liu added Spiritual Energy to his dishes.

Something ordinary people could never replicate.

The next morning, Zhao Qian woke up early again to catch the bus. He had to arrive at work by 8:30.

Similarly, Xia Liu carried on like the day before, buying things and visiting the orphanage.

Afternoons were spent posting notices in Harbor City.

Truth be told, the notices were quite effective.

By evening, Xia Liu had received quite a few calls.

They all claimed to have seen his wife and child.

Xia Liu always responded politely to these calls, saying he was currently in another area and would reconnect once he returned to Harbor City.

Inwardly, Xia Liu couldn’t help but laugh.

He didn’t even know where his child was, but these people claimed they’d seen them.

Even scammers didn’t have it easy these days.

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday...

Zhao Qian’s daily routine didn’t deviate much.

Xia Liu’s was the same.

Mornings spent buying things and visiting the orphanage...

Afternoons dedicated to posting notices in Harbor City...

During his downtime, Xia Liu would take a taxi to the seaside and enjoy the ocean breeze.

After several days of visiting, Xia Liu had grown close to the orphanage’s children, teachers, and staff, akin to old friends.

Especially with the orphanage director, Song Dan.

Whenever Song Dan saw Xia Liu approaching, she’d greet him with a joyful expression.

By noon, Song Dan even invited Xia Liu to join her at the cafeteria for lunch.

And afterward, they’d head to her modest office, sip Harbor City’s distinctive tea, and share tales of each other’s hardships.

Xia Liu never tired of these moments.

Nor did Song Dan.

Beyond reminiscing, they often discussed the future of the orphanage.

Resources were becoming increasingly scarce.

Without support from Harbor City’s policies...

It seemed the orphanage might not last much longer.

Hearing this, Xia Liu felt almost devastated.

Of course, he was just pretending.

If Guo Man arrived at the orphanage...

This institution would remain secure for years to come.

Unless, of course, the teachers had ulterior motives.

But Xia Liu couldn’t reveal any of this—he’d risk exposing himself.

Feigning intense sorrow, he comforted Song Dan and, before departing, forced 3,000 HKD into her hands.

Though Song Dan initially refused, Xia Liu insisted.

Finally, Sunday arrived.

It was the day for his long-awaited encounter with Guo Man.

Early in the morning, Xia Liu didn’t bother tidying his beard or fixing his hair. He only brushed his teeth before heading out.

Just as on previous days, he bought various items at the supermarket.

Having been on the move constantly these past days, even his sneakers were starting to wear out.

Carrying his groceries to the orphanage’s wall, Xia Liu saw a Mercedes-Benz S600 parked outside.

A blond-haired, blue-eyed foreign woman stood straight beside the car, her piercing gaze constantly surveying the surroundings.

"She must be one of Guo Man’s three foreign bodyguards."

Muttering to himself, Xia Liu extended his Divine Sense, instantly taking in everything within the orphanage...