Falling Dreams, Rising Hopes: Saving Mr. Boyfriend

Finally, after a week of analysis of the doc.u.ments, Mei Qingyang came to know what was happening in the real world, with her parents, her brothers and, most importantly, Yu Ming.

"Senior Yu," she called Yu Tian right away. They had been in touch quite frequently now that they had the means. They would converse in the morning, just before Mei Qingyang would head to her class and in the night, just before retiring to the bed.

She had been visiting the library quite often, mostly to spend time at the secret place. That was one place where no one could disturb her at all. Of course, she had not forgotten about Wei Qiqi, they would attend the classes together and eat their lunch together.

"You called early today. Did you find anything?" Yu Tian spoke in his sweet s.e.xy voice from the other side, melting away all the tiredness in Mei Qingyang's body. She had been sleeping less and less these days. Only Yu Tian's voice could provide the healing effect.

It was so funny though, if she were to think of something like this a few months ago, she would not believe that she would be so head over heels for a guy, that too her apparent nemesis, Yu Tian. It's not like their relationship had started on a wrong foot, he had been helpful to her since day one.

But she had no brains to give it a thought. And now? Look at her now!

"How do you know I found out something? It seems that Yu Island is closer to us than we thought." Mei Qingyang started with a shocker.

"What? Did you find it already?" Yu Tian was surprised once again by the resourcefulness of this girl. She was a trained fighter, a hacker and on the top of that she had smarts. She was always on the top of what was going on around. How did he even stumble upon this gem in his life? Should he consider as a reward from the Gods for whatever he had been suffering till now?

"I do not know the exact location, but I have an intel that my dad might have already found it. I can only be sure once I go and take a look," Mei Qingyang put forth her suggestion. She did want to go out to check. And now that she was Yu Tian's servant, it would be easier for her to move around, especially out of the campus.

"Ah yes, I could take you there," Yu Tian replied.

"Oh by the way, about the Yu empire, I did see a power struggle brewing in there. Yu Rong has her own faction and the strongest support to be the next CEO of the empire. But there is a mysterious investor in there, who has been buying shares from small time holders past few years and gaining more and more percentage stake in the company. I have been unable to find the identity of this person," Yu Tian informed her about whatever information he had been able to gather.

"How many people support you though?" Mei Qingyang counter questioned. She was not much worried since Yu Tian had his own line of business. But it would be a shame if Yu empire really fell into Yu Rong's hands. She had already been dealing with weapons and drugs it seemed, if she had absolute power, she was capable of destroying the whole business.

Plus, Yu Tian was the rightful heir. But she also knew, Yu Tian did not really care about Yu empire.

"I do not even place anywhere. It's been a while since I have even visited the headquarters, much less people knowing me. Moreover, Yu Rong has replaced most of the old people with her own," Yu Tian shrugged his shoulders. There was a dejection in his voice. His last tie with his dad was breaking soon too. Then he would be a complete orphan, just like the kids in the torture prison.

"It is already underway, I am meeting them all next week just before the board meeting of the company. It will help me gather more evidence."

"Sometimes, I just forget you are the ever intelligent and mighty Yu Tian. Of course you would have come up with this strategy already. Silly me, hehe," Mei Qingyang hit her head lightly.

"Can… can you say that again?' Yu Tian stuttered, his whole face red.

"Say what? I knew you would come up with the strategy?" Mei Qingyang had already realized she had spoken his name for the first time in front of him. She also turned red on this side realizing the kind of pandora box she had opened.

"No, before that," his tone suddenly turned serious. He gulped his saliva, anticipating her answer.

"Yu… Tian?"

Oh God, if he was here, he would be able to see such awkward side of her. Her face was emitting steam out of embarrassment. She rolled in her bed, she could not calm down. She had always been calling him Yu Tian in her head but speaking it out loud was an emotion in itself.

Numerous flowers bloomed in Yu Tian's heart while Yu Bufan was experiencing second hand embarrassment on the side. Was his master always like this? Damn! His friends were missing out too much in life. The guys' stance relaxed. Yu Tian felt like he could die with happiness right about now.

"Yup, that sounds about right. You can use that from now on," Yu Tian did a little dance in his mind. Another hurdle crossed! He would not ask her to say anything like 'elder brother' or just his first name, not yet. But this was a big step, especially since he had been calling her with endearment.

"Qing Qing, is something wrong? Why do you keep talking about your dad like this? Any problems back home?" For the past few days, she had been talking about her dad like he was some villain. Why did this change happen? He had been trying to pick up hints from her conversation but he never asked directly. But today, he just had to.

Mei Qingyang massaged her temples. She knew this would bug him sooner or later. She had dreams of taking her boyfriend to her home, introduce him to her family and perhaps, show him the warmth of loving people around. But now that things had come to this where her dad had decided to cut ties with her. All she could do was try to contact Li Hanyu. She had not received any reply yet.

"Uhh… let's just say, the situation back home has become complicated. I myself am not sure what is happening, but the message I got from dad was that he wants to cut his ties with me. He has not been picking up elder brother's phone either," Mei Qingyang explained in few simple sentences. Yu Tian picked up everything he needed to.

"Is it because of me? Is he unhappy that you are involved with me?"

"It does not matter. Who I get involved with, is my business. He doesn't get to say anything in that. And he should know I would not make a bad choice. But it feels like he is dead set on revenge. And he has stopped caring about right and wrong. He does not even know half the truth about you, how can he say that just based on the fact that you are part of Yu family?"

"Qing Qing, he is an old man, who was deeply hurt. He lost his a.d.u.l.t son. You should understand where he is coming from. And I happen to be a son too, to his enemy. I would not blame him. And they say, blood is thicker than water. I think he goes by that. Do not be mad at him, okay?"

Mei Qingyang was the only one with a 'normal' family. Yu Tian did not want that she lost hers because of him. Sure, he was selfish enough that he won't let her go under any circ.u.mstances. But he also could not see her suffer. She sounded angry but he could not tell if she was angry with her dad or him.

"Uhh… we will see. Anyway, I will go back to work, or may be catch up some sleep. Long days are head of us. And I could finally see you in around fourteen days," Mei Qingyang put everything past her for now. She was exhausted, and she needed a break. She would perhaps focus on Ma Shuxin and her problems for now? This was another character she needed to resolve. Why were there so many weird people around her to begin with? (Author's note – Sorry bruh!)

"Okay, then good night Qing Qing."

"Did she really…" Yu Tian trailed off, staring at the phone dazedly. In one phone call, she went from his name to first name! He… was at a loss for words.

"Hahahaha, she really is amusing. She suits you perfectly. I will have to thank her later since she lets me see all these expressions you make for the first time," Yu Bufan laughed hard, so much that his eyes started tearing up. He left the room patting his master's and friend's shoulder.

"This girl will surely be a death of me… by diabetes," Yu Tian ran his fingers through his hair, mumbling to himself.