Falling Dreams, Rising Hopes: Saving Mr. Boyfriend

"What was your plan to bring here?" Mei Qingyang decided to confront Wang Hao. It was quite suspicious that Wei Qiqi would suddenly show up like this and even agree to a semester exchange. She was angry that they would use even people outside of school like this. She had already heard from Wei Qiqi how they had tried to offer her more money than Yu Tian and tried to bring her on their side.

Fortunately, she was a loyal and conscientious person. Even if she needed large sums of monies, she would not betray her friends for those corrupt dollars, especially since she was already being adequately provided for by her friend's arrangements.

"When are we going to have our date?" Wang Hao smiled, he had his heart racing when the girl called him herself to have a talk. He was expecting her to initiate that conversation but it seemed like she had completely forgotten about their deal. But the frown he was seeing on her face was so adorable for some reason that he could not stay angry with the girl.

"I never agreed to a date, I agreed to spend a night with you," Mei Qingyang smiled innocently as if she had no idea what he had in him mind. This guy definitely had ulterior motives and it would be interesting to see what she could accomplish during this one night.

"So, you know eh?" Wang Hao stepped in front, trapping her against the wall once again. Mei Qingyang was quite aware of his antics but Wang Hao was also wary of her, especially since the time he heard about her carrying a gun. He still maintained a proper distance rather than sticking his body close to her. Who knew if she damaged a few parts of him here and there? Mei Qingyang also noticed the distance. Seemed like the guy learned his lesson.

"Tonight, I want you to come to the Moonlight bar. I have reserved a private room for us there. I will give all your answers there," Wang Hao handed another small access card and then left hurriedly, lest his master saw him flirting with this lass.

Mei Qingyang flipped the card to scrutinize it. This worked out great! Moonlight bar was the bar at campus and the owner was great friends with the four people. She could manipulate a lot of factors in her favor this way.

Darn, why did she have to depend on her friends again, for every single thing? But over the course of past few months, she had learned that asking for help was not a sign of weakness. Just the fact that she had people she could ask favors for like this, in itself was a huge blessing. How many people in this world had that?

She headed to Su Lang's room and bumped into Fan Ruyi and Feng Yue coming out of Feng Yue's room.

"Hello!" Fan Ruyi greeted first. Feng Yue just bobbed his head for a greeting.

Mei Qingyang raised her eyebrows. These two, when did they get this close that Feng Yue would let Fan Ruyi in? She knew they were friends before, but because of her feelings, Fan Ruyi had always maintained a distance from Feng Yue, she was much closer to Yu Tian.

She stared at the boxes in Fan Ruyi's hands.

"I… I just came to deliver cakes to everyone. Here, would you like a box?" Fan Ruyi waved her other hand, slightly embarrassed. It was true she had not given up on Feng Yue still, but until Mei Qingyang didn't disappear from his life, she would never have a chance. Even now, the earlier coldness at the bottom of his eyes had disappeared at the sight of Mei Qingyang.

She knew he was trying hard to forget her, especially now since she had been officially accepted as Yu Tian's servant. But to have complete control over his heart, she had to go.

Before she could decline, Feng Yue stepped ahead, slightly shoving Fan Ruyi behind, "Is the rumor true, have you really become Yu Tian's official servant?"

Mei Qingyang was slightly puzzled at his question. This guy had all the resources in the world, she was pretty sure he must have gotten the absolute confirmation with the help of his assistant too. Why was he suddenly asking this from her?

She remained neutral however, not showing any signs of discomfort or thoughts on her face. She nodded. Fan Ruyi at the side relaxed after hearing it from the person herself. Feng Yue, on the other hand, had no idea how to handle this news. Somewhere in his heart, he was definitely hoping it wasn't true.

Sure he had decided to move on. But was it easy, especially since he kept meeting the girl all the time? He had tried to even think of Fan Ruyi in the positive manner, since he had heard rumors that the one she liked was him. And the extra gentle care she was providing him, he definitely wanted to think of her in that direction. Even a marriage would be good for both of their families. But he just could not let Li Sibao go from her heart.

A dejection flashed through his eyes before he went to his quiet and cold self.

"Oh by the way, where is Yu Tian, I haven't seen him since the vacation got over. Do you have any idea?" Fan Ruyi asked. She had wanted to ask her about that night since she was aware of what was going to happen. But she never found Yu Tian after that, nor could she get a hold of this girl. And then that news broke out.

Fan Ruyi was not sure how it all went. But she was really worried about her friend. She ahd tried really hard to contact Yu Tian and Yu Bufan but it was like they had disappeared from the face of earth. Even her assistant could only tell that their last location was some remote forest, nearby.

Before she could mobilize anyone to find them, she thought of asking Mei Qingyang. But she was looking so relaxed, it meant they were alright.

"Uhh… he is out on some business trip with a partner. I myself do not know many details, but that is how it is," she scratched her cheek in awkwardness. *Take a hint girl, everything is alright. And don't ask more questions.*

"What kind of business would that be, that you can't even contact them?" Fan Ruyi put her hand on her chin.

*Damnit!*

Mei Qingyang cried silently in her heart. Why would the most perceptive people around her become dumb at the crucial moments?

She shrugged her shoulders, not knowing how to answer.

Hearing the commotion outside, Su Weixi opened the door. As usual, she had the face of the professional assistant, indifferent and cool. She saw that the three people were chit-chatting, so she invited all of them together. There went Mei Qingyang's mission.

"Ohho, how rare! This combo is definitely something I haven't seen," Su Lang laughed. He had come outside because Feng Yue declined the invitation. He had other things to do apart from idle chit-chat.

Seeing that she might interrupt the conversation between Su Lang and his sister, Fan Ruyi also just handed one box to Mei Qingyang and Su Lang each and then left.

"My sister, you finally remember your brother eh?" As usual, Su Lang was in the mood of playing around. He had been trying to contact Yu Tian too, to no avail. So, everyone's last hope was Mei Qingyang only. And if she could be this calm and composed, it meant he was safe wherever he was.

"Brother, I know I keep asking for favors, but is it possible for you to help me out once again?" she asked seriously.

"Before that, how does it feel like becoming an 'unofficial' girlfriend of my dear friend? You have gotten a really great guy for yourself, but I am more envious of him to have such a dedicated girl by his side," he himself poured the tea for his little sister.

Mei Qingyang smiled, small dimples forming on her both cheeks.

"It was your idea to be his servant, wasn't it? Knowing him, he would have never accepted it."

"One cannot hide anything from you, eh?" Mei Qingyang chuckled. This guy, as frivolous as he looked, he had much more smarts than her. Sometimes she was afraid of this guy, what all he knew. There was a high chance that he knew about Yu Tian's actual condition.

"To be honest, it does feel great to have your feelings accepted. But there is just so much blood between us, that I am not sure how much this will last. Anyway, I will enjoy what I can. Now he has gone for a business trip, I miss him so much. He might be cruising somewhere with his clients while here I am missing him like this," Mei Qingyang shrugged, a weird longing in her heart rising up. She really did miss him, which was very bizarre for her. She had always been a lone wolf, it was so funny that she would really fall in love this much.

Su Lang saw her condition and decided to change the topic.

"I am very happy for you both. Don't think about anything else. Fate has very strange ways of working, I am sure everything will fall into place. So, what help do you need?" He provided a few comforting words and abruptly steered the conversation in another direction.

"So, I want to talk to the owner of Moonlight bar. I was not sure if I should approach her myself. But she is a mysterious lady, so…,"

"So, you are not sure if she would even agree to meet you?" Su Lang completed her sentence for her.

Mei Qingyang nodded.

"No problem. When do you want to meet her?"

"Tonight, before 7 pm."