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Everyone was a bit taken aback, and Wang Ziyan seemed unsure of how to react. Shangguan Ruohong's eyes were wide with astonishment as she fixed her gaze on Xiao Nan. In that moment, Xiao Nan was reminded of his master's warning to keep his true identity hidden.

Before, including his time at Redcliffe Investments, Xiao Nan had managed to keep Murong Hong, the CEO, from discovering who he really was.

Now, upon encountering Liu Dahai, Xiao Nan knew he had enjoyed putting Liu Feng in his place and that he needed to teach him a lesson. However, Liu Dahai addressing him as Nan was a slip that could reveal too much.

The crowd around them was buzzing with speculation, convinced of their own influential backgrounds and strengths. They were in the dark, but Liu Dahai knew the truth, which is why he referred to Xiao Nan as Nan.

In that moment, Xiao Nan couldn't help but glance at Liu Dahai.

Amidst the stares of Wang Ziyan, Shangguan Ruohong, and everyone else, including Liu Feng and Liu Minghui, who had been berating him just moments before, Xiao Nan shook his head and addressed Liu Dahai.

"Director Liu, please refrain from calling me Nan. True, I once saved you, but that's all in the past. There's no need for such formality... I hope you won't hold it against me for leveraging that past deed to discipline your son, Liu Feng. I trust you'll understand," Xiao Nan said, gesturing dismissively.

Of course, this was all a ruse, but given Liu Dahai's, or Fatty Liu's, significant influence and high emotional intelligence—which Xiao Nan had recognized long ago—there was no doubt he could navigate this situation with finesse.

Xiao Nan was confident that after his speech, Liu Dahai would use his EQ to smooth things over. However, Xiao Nan had slightly underestimated the extent of Liu Dahai's elation at seeing him. As a big master, Xiao Nan was acutely aware of the auras others emitted.

For instance, despite Liu Feng's extreme anger, there was no real malice in his eyes, just sheer frustration—a sentiment Xiao Nan could perceive with clarity.

Now, as Liu Dahai and Fatty Liu faced him, their enthusiasm and joy were palpable, an effusive energy that couldn't be hidden.

Xiao Nan could sense the genuine surprise and delight in Liu Dahai and Fatty Liu when they saw him.

However, Fatty Liu's elation at seeing Xiao Nan was so overwhelming that he seemed a bit dazed during their conversation, his eyes brimming with confusion as if his emotional intelligence couldn't keep up with his joy.

When Xiao Nan gave a few more deliberate coughs, drawing everyone's attention to Fatty Liu, Liu patted his forehead in realization.

"Look at me, getting overly excited," he said. "Of course, I called you 'Nan' because I saw my lifesaver. I truly want to call you 'Nan' because you indeed saved my life. Without you, where would I, Fatty Liu, be today?"

Fatty Liu steered the conversation in this direction, making it clear that Xiao Nan was his savior.

Only Fatty Liu knew that the savior he spoke of was not just any ordinary one.

Without Xiao Nan, he wouldn't have been able to connect with Xiao Nan's senior sister.

Without Xiao Nan, he wouldn't have become involved with Xiao Nan's sect.

If not for Xiao Nan, his enemies might have caught up with him when he was down and out.

From any perspective, Xiao Nan was his savior.

Everyone had initially been stunned by Liu Dahai's transformation, suspecting that Xiao Nan had some impressive background.

Shangguan Ruohong harbored similar suspicions.

And Wang Ziyan was particularly struck by the revelation, as memories of the incidents at Redcliffe Investments flooded her mind.

Wang Ziyan wondered if her seemingly ineffectual husband might have another identity altogether, which explained her immense shock.

But now, after listening to Liu Dahai's words and Xiao Nan's explanation, everyone finally understood. They couldn't fathom what stroke of luck Xiao Nan had to save Liu Dahai's life.

The reason Liu Dahai called him 'Nan' was not due to Xiao Nan's powerful connections or strength, but rather a fortunate twist of fate.

Initially, everyone's gaze towards Xiao Nan was filled with shock, confusion, and curiosity.

But now, after both men had clarified the situation, many breathed a sigh of relief and shook their heads as they looked at Xiao Nan, acknowledging the serendipitous nature of the event.

Just a moment ago, everyone had thought Wang Ziyan was joking about her husband being a good-for-nothing. But now, it was clear to everyone that Wang Ziyan was right; her husband truly was a loser.

Yet, no one understood why he had saved Liu Dahai.

Now, however, it wouldn't be fair to call him a loser anymore. At the very least, he could be considered a lucky loser.

Listening to Liu Dahai and Xiao Nan's conversation, Wang Ziyan breathed a sigh of relief.

A flicker of joy then crossed Wang Ziyan's face. All other things aside, her good-for-nothing husband, Xiao Nan, actually had connections with someone like Liu Dahai—a man who was a notch above Chen Jiannan and Murong Hong of Redcliffe Investments.

A man like that had clout in both the legitimate and the underworld. Without dwelling on other matters, just a word from him and Liu Minghui, Director Liu, who had just been kicked by him, would surely be willing to negotiate the rental issue with her company.

Once that was settled, the rental issue for her company would be resolved.

With this thought, Wang Ziyan's heart bloomed with joy.

Meanwhile, Shangguan Ruohong couldn't help but sigh.

She had initially thought Xiao Nan was some formidable figure operating in the shadows, not the pathetic husband of her close friend. But now, after listening to Liu Dahai, Shangguan Ruohong felt that things were back to normal, albeit with a tinge of disappointment.

In Shangguan Ruohong's eyes, it would have been wonderful if Xiao Nan truly had some other talents... Sadly, it was just a stroke of luck that he saved Liu Dahai!

After all, a mutt remains a mutt; it can't reach the skies!