Falling Dreams, Rising Hopes: Saving Mr. Boyfriend

The new semester started with a bang. The news that Yu Tian had taken Mei Qingyang as an 'official' servant spread like wildfire throughout the school. A strange phenomenon was observed. Students, even professors came to check Mei Qingyang multiple times out. Who was the girl who could break twenty one years of streak in the life of most eligible bachelor of the nation?

She had already made a name for herself with her 'baring the body' and 'getting a national medal' incidents. But people did not really know her face then. They would hear about a nobody called 'Mei Qingyang'.

But this was a huge issue. The legend had registered her as a servant, something even the other three had not done. And that girl was a normal student of the college. What had transpired during the winter trip?

On the other hand, a lot of girls heaved a sigh of relief. At least the position of his girlfriend was still empty. Wang Hao clenched his teeth when the news came out.

Anyway, the whole campus was abuzz with gossip and conversation and speculation about how finally, Yu Tian might have done it with this random girl.

"Qingyang, is it really true? I would have never realized that you would become our God's servant," Ma Shuxin placed her books on the table, an envy and pity spread on her face for her friend. If she was able to win any of the three legend's favor like this, her life would have been set.

"It is indeed true," Mei Qingyang gave a curt reply while observing Ma Shuxin with her piercing eyes. Ma Shuxin got nervous and started looking in front of the classroom. It seemed like this girl had started suspecting her, otherwise her behavior would not have changed so drastically in the past few days.

Or perhaps, this girl had already been in discussion with Yu Tian about the servant thing and had suddenly started acting arrogant. Yeah, there was definitely more likelihood of this.

"Is your dad not against it?" she whispered her question. She was very curious about the events that led to this. They were roommates during the trip but this girl never came back after the night of New Year's eve.

Wait, was it like a shotgun marriage? Perhaps they did it during that time and this girl was found pregnant or something? She made a note in her mind, she had not heard any rumors like this but how much time would it take to make one up?

"He does not need to know. Although, he would ultimately get to know it."

"Then, did you guys… do it?"

Mei Qingyang laughed in her mind. Oh this girl, collecting information for gossip. Should she play along or what?

She started acting all shy, smiling at Ma Shuxin, without giving her an answer. Her bashful smile was enough for Ma Shuxin to take the hint. Oh God! This was an explosive news!

Su Lang entered her classroom with a loud noise. She was about to greet him with a smile when he grabbed her hand and dragged her to the roof, under puzzling looks of everyone, including hers. She had this close relation with the second God too? Damn this girl was popular.

"What the f*ck were you both thinking?" He was angry. Such a big decision and they did not think to consult with him at all? How would she endure all the pain that was to come because of this?

"Relax elder brother, it is a very calculated move. You don't need to worry," Mei Qingyang looked far into the distance on the roof. She would perhaps need to explain it to a lot of people, not just him.

"Fine, I won't interfere in your matter. Your dad has been calling me non stop since the news. How do you want me to handle it?" He suddenly felt like he did not really know his sister. A disappointment pierced his heart. Fine, if she was not going to explain, then that was it.

"Just tell him to talk directly to me," she replied with no emotion in her voice. Her dad had interfered too much in her life and wanted her to keep away from Yu Tian. Not possible. Now he was hounding her cousin for answers.

"Mei Qingyang, you have a visitor," Wang Hao called her on her old cellphone and informed her that someone wanted to meet with her.

"What? Me? Who could it be?" she spoke. Su Lang was surprised that she was even sparing words for that heinous guy at all. Did their relationship change in the course of two days? Why did he not know about this?

"You can just come and check," Wang Hao remained mysterious. Mei Qingyang grew suspicious, was he luring her out to talk about their deal? She still had to keep her side of the bargain.

"I'll be there in a minute," she cut the call.

"Do you need help?" Su Lang raised an eyebrow. He smelled something shady here.

"Hmm…," she thought for a bit then shook her head. She could sense how much in despair Su Lang looked. He seemed like an abandoned puppy. She sighed and before leaving, placed her one hand on his shoulder, "Elder brother, you will come to know when the time is right. There is a reason we did not discuss this with you.," she patted it lightly before leaving the premise, relieving his worries somewhat. Probably they took the drastic decision because of that. In that case, he definitely did not deserve the truth at this point.

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Qingyang hurried to the outer office of the school and jumped with joy when she saw a very familiar face.

"Qing Qing! Long time!!" A very excited Wei Xix came and hugged her friend tightly.

"What are you doing here?" she saw a suitcase behind her and got curious.

"I suddenly got an invitation for a semester exchange at the college. I thought I would join you in your adventure," she grinned.

"Tell me Xixi, you can for cousin, right? Why are you making me an excuse?" Mei Qingyang teased. "Anyway, I am glad it is just one semester. I do not want you to be here more than that."

Wei Xixi nodded. She just wanted to live the life in the school where she could only dream of going. Now she could fulfill that and see her idol every day. Mei Qingyang inferred a headache coming. She had started rooting for her brother and his assistant but now her good friend was here, would this turn into a love triangle?

"Ah! Qing Qing! There you are!" she heard Wang Hao approach from behind. Why was this guy here? Also, could he stop with the endearment for God's sake? Mei Qingyang felt curious gaze coming from her friend but how would she explain it to her?

"Let me help your friend settle down, okay?" Wang Hao insisted on helping. Mei Qingyang squinted her eyes, what was this guy's deal now?

"No thank you Mr. Wang, we will deal with it," she replied coldly. Had he suddenly switched his target from her to her friend? Damnit!

"No, let me help you both. I am the one who is assigning you the room. Why are you being so distant Qing Qing?" he asked her gently. Wei Xixi was alarmed, why was this guy suddenly acting like he was courting her friend? How come things changed so much in short one month? Where was Yu Tian?

"Mr. Wang…,"

"Qingyang, is anything the matter?" another character appeared out of the blue in the office. Mei Qingyang thought about it, why was Xu Yang here? But perfect timing!

"See Mr. Wang? I had called senior Xu to help us out, you don't need to worry," she laughed awkwardly and then handed over Wei Xixi's luggage to him. She had a look of 'please help me out', which Xu Yang understood clearly.

"Assistant Wang, I will see you around then," he said his farewell and escorted the two ladies out. Wang Hao gritted his teeth. They had especially offered this scholarship to her friend so that they could take advantage of their bond. But if she was going to guard her like that, then they would need to come up with a different strategy.

"Senior Xu! Thank you so much. What were you doing there?" Mei Qingyang was curious. He glanced at the girl by her side and cleared his throat, "I actually followed you here because I thought I would ask you what was going on with the rumors. It had been quite some time since we caught up too. Then I saw you in a pinch."

"Oh, thank you! By the way, this is my friend Wei Xixi. Xixi, this is my senior Xu Yang," she introduced them both. They both being in the martial arts teams of their respective schools, knew each other very well. Wei Xixi was the Jiu-Jitsu champion of the nation while Xu Yang ranked up pretty high in his fields as well. They greeted each other politely. And thus started another eventful semester for the students of this elite school, where fun and 'fun' never stopped.