Falling Dreams, Rising Hopes: Saving Mr. Boyfriend

"Everything is set," Su Lang grabbed Yu Tian's shoulder from behind and urged him to board the bus. They could have gone in their own private car for the trip but Mei Qingyang said she wanted to be go with her class this time. Don't know what was in her mind, but the guys did not question her. Even if they heard and stopped her, she would not have listened to them anyway.

The reasoning of Mei Qingyang was very simple. She had not seen any retaliation from Yu Rong yet, especially after she had declared war on her that day, looking straight in the camera. And now she just thought that witch would get more agitated if she remained much with Yu Tian. She must have had the news of him visiting her in her dungeon too. Even after that, she did not see Yu Tian disappear or another assassination attempt on him.

Ma Shuxin was with her for the time being. The guys had put one or two of their people too, for her safety.

There was one bus for each department and year. So, engineering first year was in one bus. Gu Layue was leading this group, despite almost failing her class. Mei Qingyang was at the back of the queue, not caring about anyone else.

People were still giving her glares for once again standing first in the class. Everyone had already made so much chaos online because of her result. Unfortunately for them, her rechecks were also flawless.

The professors tried very hard to deduct the points on her exams, even after making weird arguments, they could not change her rank. The difference between her the second place was just too much.

Mei Qingyang, as usual was cool and calm. Ma Shuxin on her side was chattering continuously.

"Look how Ma Shuxin is l.i.c.k.i.n.g her boots. She does not leave her side at all. Otherwise we could smooch off some intelligence from her too," one girl whispered to another.

"Intelligence? It is all the game of seducing the TAs to get what questions would be on the exam and then cram the answers. We must smooch off her seducing skills to charm the TAs in the future," another girl scoffed behind.

Ma Shuxin was enraged. "How dare they talk like that?" she exclaimed in anger.

"It's okay Shuxin, let's go. We need to find seats in the bus," Mei Qingyang tugged her arm and took a fuming Ma Shuxin with her. She had been observing this girl since the time she had approached her. There was something about her that just did not sit right with her, it never had. Even now, something about her irked Mei Qingyang.

"Why? Why do they have to think like this?" she looked at them with extreme hatred, which was something Mei Qingyang had not seen before. Was she really angry at them for her? It did not seem like it.

"Shuxin, calm down. They are talking about me, and I do not really mind whatever they say," she grabbed her shoulder and dragged her to the bus. They needed to grab some seat at the back, otherwise no one would let them sit anywhere. These types of small bullying tricks had not stopped.

"No!" Ma Shuxin slapped away her hand, stunning Mei Qingyang for a moment.

"I am sorry Qingyang, I was just very angry how they are slandering you," realizing what she had done, Ma Shuxin came back to her normal cheery, bubbly self.

"Hmm… okay." Mei Qingyang did not dwell on it, or she did not show it on her face.

"Come on, let's find seats, I will find one without opposite to the sun," Ma Shuxin jumped up with excitement.

"Sure!" Mei Qingyang remained her neutral self.

As soon as Ma Shuxin dashed, her face darkened. Those bitches, they thought she was lackey of that lowly commoner. She chewed her thumb anxiously. Hope Mei Qingyang did not see her expression then. She found a seat and waved to Mei Qingyang to come sit with her. When Mei Qingyang nodded and started walking towards her, she felt a sense of satisfaction.

Then she heard snickers from around and she realized, she was actually behaving like a lackey. This was not what she was aiming for.

She needed to change her strategy.

They sat together but since Ma Shuxin was busy thinking about her schemes, Mei Qingyang ended up sleeping throughout the journey.

When they reached, the buses and just pulled over and the professors were busy calling the students for a general overview of the trip.

"You guys are all free to enjoy the place on your own schedule for next ten days. There are adventure sports available. Before going anywhere, you have to sign this waiver for releasing the school of any liability about your lives," the professors had huddled the herd of students to the big hall in the resort.

To be honest, Mei Qingyang was getting tired of the snow. She had already seen it so much during her championship. Now she had to spend her time here for next five days. Unfortunately, she did not have even an option of declining.

They had put up two girls per room. This resort again belonged to Yu family. They did not accept any guests during these five days of Christmas and New Year. This was exclusively booked for the college students and school children.

"This is too big a scale for a trip, don't you think Qingyang?" Ma Shuxin whispered. Both of them were in awe of how big the hotel was. This was on the same scale as the gym hotel. Mei Qingyang tried calculating the worth of these buildings, and her brain failed her. These guys' wealth was enormous, much more than she had imagined. The other one was still in partnership with Su and Feng family, this was just Yu family's property.

Yu Tian was observing her from the corner of her eyes. He smiled seeing her dazed from all the glamor around her.

Wang Hao was also in the crowd and his only goal was to keep an eye on the girl. He had informed Yu Rong what he was going to do because if she was truly Li Sibao, then both of them were in trouble. She had been here for five months now, and the fact that she could hide her true identity from them for so long, she looked like a veteran player of the game.

"What are you looking at dear nephew?" Yu Rong creeped up from behind Yu Tian and whispered in his ear. Yu Tian's heart jumped out of his c.h.e.s.t but he did not show it on his face.

"Aunt," he acknowledged her presence.

"Do you see how she is gawking at your wealth, don't you? Trust me my child, she is just another money grubber. As soon as she gets some piece of it, she will leave you," Yu Rong whispered once again. Yu Tian's ear was getting itchy. He looked at Su Lang who was standing beside him for help.

Su Lang put his arm around his friend's neck, creating some space between him and his aunt. "Principal Yu, we will take care of the money grubber, you don't' need to worry. See, they are calling you on stage for a few words. Why don't you let the excited students go on about their own way rather than stalling them?" he smiled.

Yu Rong tsked and went on the stage. She dismissed the assembly promptly and the guys fled from the place.

"It's okay my child. Your time has come," Yu Rong smiled to herself.

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"Wang Hao, I think the place is good. It is time to summon Tian. I am just tired of everything," Yu Rong ordered her assistant who was handing her papers in her room. He had thought he would be able to go after that lass by himself but his master insisted on accompanying him. Now he understood her motive. No wonder she was so excited.

"What date master?" he asked coolly.

"I don't see any hints of jealousy now. I was hoping you would show me some good expressions," Yu Rong intertwined her fingers and a mischievous smile floated on her face.

"I am used to it, he is not someone I can compete with," Wang Hao replied plainly.

"Good good, you know your place. That is what I like about you my dear Hao," she grabbed his hand and slowly made circles on his palm with her thumb.

Wang Hao did not answer anything.

"Fine, this time I want to start my year with him. Call him on New Years then. I have already waited more than a month, one week is nothing now," she sighed and let him go.

"Understood."

"Now he will understand what actual love looks like. That phony s.l.u.t is not the one for him. I need to make sure to drill the truth in his brain. And New Year's night will be the one for it."