Falling Dreams, Rising Hopes: Saving Mr. Boyfriend

"Qing Qing, your mom called," Su Lang informed Mei Qingyang when he had come with Yu Tian to pick her up from the class after first day of college when they put the rumors to rest.

"Why are you guys coming over here, I should be the one going to you," Mei Qingyang rubbed her temples in frustration. Weren't these guys being too overprotective even though she was the one with lower status?

"No one bullied you, I would assume," Yu Tian spoke in a slightly louder voice so that everyone in the class could hear him. He was just declaring that anyone who dared put even a finger on her would get to know their place. Everyone in the class looked at him with pin drop silence and then lowered their heads. They had heard his message loud and clear.

"Come on, he is doing so much for you, why are you not appreciating his efforts?" Su Lang prodded as he saw some disappointment in Mei Qingyang's eyes. It was not that she was not grateful, but she did not want this much help. This was kind of suffocating her.

She had her own ways to deal with people. If everyone started thinking that she was there not because of her own merits but because of Yu Tian, who would really believe her when she would say that she was their ally? It was very easy to manipulate her reputation like that and her efforts to reach out to poorer folks and gathering evidence would all be hampered.

"It's okay, we will talk about that later," Mei Qingyang hung her bag on her shoulder in slight anger and started walking. Wei Qiqi was with her as well. She, on the other hand, stayed behind with the boys who were confused and whispered to Yu Tian, "You are taking away exactly what she is striving for senior Yu, and that is freedom. Please talk to her before you take any steps like these."

With these words of wisdom, she trotted towards her friend, who was still feeling irritated. The two boys looked at each other in shock. Was that how it felt to the girl? Damn! They were so used to doing things their own way that they never thought about her feelings. They needed to correct this behavior!

"Oh come on, give him a break. This might be his first relationship for all you know. He needs time to understand things. Just talk to him straight, okay?" Wei Qiqi walked arms in arms with Mei Qingyang, while giving her the advice.

"I am not worried about that. I will definitely have a proper conversation with him about this. Only problem is, I cannot share everything with him. And that makes me more frustrated because I don't know how to approach something I cannot share with him," Mei Qingyang shifted her gaze to her shoes, unable to meet her friend's eyes.

"You should trust him more. I know you already have faith in him but you should really give him time. He comes from a totally different background. He has his set of problems. I am sure it won't take him much time to change. But that change should be voluntary, right?" Wei Qiqi knew that her friend already knew all this, she just needed to reinforce and reiterate it all to her friend in trouble.

"Fine, I understand. But I must say Qiqi, you are quite wise in this area. Have you already experienced all this senior Xu? Tell me, tell me!" Mei Qingyang wanted to tease her friend a bit but seeing her flushed face, she realized that she had stumbled upon the truth. Oh damn! When did they become so close?

"You… don't put it on me, okay? I am wise beyond my years," Wei Qiqi chortled to avoid the topic. Su Lang helped her out as well.

"Qing Qing, your mom heard about you and Tian and she is asking you both for dinner at home," Su Lang informed her from behind.

Wait a minute, did her dad not cut ties with her according to the old man at library? She trusted that guy, so then… But it was also weird that the invitation came from her foster mother and not father. That just meant one thing, perhaps her mom had heard it from one of the guys discussing it. What did it mean by her knowing about her and Yu Tian? What did she know?

"Give me details elder brother, there are too many fishy points here. Has my mom ever called you before by herself?" Mei Qingyang asked curiously.

"No, actually Li Hanyu called, not me, but Weixi. I guess I would not have picked up the call from an unknown number anyway. And so, Aunt Jiang said that she came to know about you two and how excited she is but also sad that you did not get to tell it to her in person," Su Lang explained to his sister. Mei Qingyang also felt heartbroken. Her mother was her only solace now that her dad had decided to abandon her, although she had always felt closer to her foster dad. Also, her mother was the only one capable of bringing her dad back from the path of destruction.

She realized she had not given enough credits to her mom. Anyway, she was more interested in hearing the plan. Now that she was a servant, she could easily accompany Yu Tian on his trips. Wang Hao really played the game well, for he had a major hand in making this possible. Yu Rong would have never allowed it, but that guy and Yu Tian too, engaged the board members. No one could reject the plea.

"And?" she asked Su Lang to continue.

She raised her eyebrows questioningly.

"Well, this time Yu Rong can't accompany you, nor Wang Hao. So, it is basically a free trip. The only thing is, you won't be allowed to go out till the end of year after this," Su Lang smiled embarrassingly. Mei Qingyang was still not convinced.

"Anything for him?" she pointed to Yu Tian. There was no way Yu Rong would not put any restrictions on him as well.

"Same for him," Su Lang shrugged his shoulders. What the…! She knew exactly how crucial it was for him to get away from her when he was recuperating. Although she had sworn to protect him, and he was showing improvements, there was guarantee that she would not threaten him or lure him again into her den and do her deeds. And Mei Qingyang was sure Yu Tian would not be able to say no so easily. He was taking slow steps towards recovery but it was too soon. He was too vulnerable.

She glanced at her boyfriend but he was not showing any expression right now. He was still his cold self. Ugh. But if they had already gotten permission, then it meant he was okay with it. Then, she also would not interfere in this decision of his.

"Okay, let's go tomorrow then," she replied, this time her resigning to whatever conclusion the boys had arrived at.