Falling Dreams, Rising Hopes: Saving Mr. Boyfriend

"Hey, it's smelling so good in the hallway, is Weixi cooking something?" Feng Yue and Fan Ruyi could not resist the tempting smell and came over at Su Lang's. They halted their steps when they saw Mei Qingyang cooking up a feast.

"Aren't you busy with the board meeting? Why are you in Su Lang's kitchen?" Fan Ruyi asked suspiciously. Both of them had been contacted by Yu Tian two days ago where he told them the whole story and asked for their cooperation. They obliged instantly, they did not even need to think about it. Feng Yue even offered to talk with his brothers to help out. They definitely could not do anything with their parents but at least they could be of help with their own parts. They had also heard that Mei Qingyang was leading the operations for him.

Both of them had already seen her capabilities so they were not very surprised on hearing the fact that Mei Qingyang was handling it. What was more interesting was the trust Yu Tian was putting in her and how Yu Bufan was not objecting it. So, after all, this girl had managed to win the assistant as well?

Fan Ruyi was not much affected since she also had a grasp on Yu Tian's circ.u.mstances with his aunt and how Mei Qingyang had been providing him support all this time. As a doctor herself, she had approved the existence of this girl in his friend's life as soon as she had seen how it was positively affecting her friend.

"Oh, that? I also need to take my mind off of things. The stress is killing me," Mei Qingyang massaged her own shoulders slightly and then went back to cooking. She put her heart and mind in the dishes. Since she was the only vegetarian in the group, she did not have much idea what all Yu Tian liked. So she prepared variety of dishes from various cuisines around the world.

Everyone was so focused on the kitchen that Mei Qingyang felt that they all were salivating right there. By the time she finished preparing everything, it was already 11 pm. She glanced at the group who were staring at the counter with the dishes present with sparkle in their eyes.

"I… I think I would like to see what all you have come up with," Su Lang could not resist and got up from his seat to see the covered dishes. He opened up one of the lids and a delicious smell wafted throughout his apartment. His stomach grumbled as well.

"Alright, I guess I cannot let you guys go hungry too. Let's share the food when the time comes, okay?" Mei Qingyang sighed. Eyes of all the people who were present in the house lit up, including the assistants of all the masters. From what Su Lang had told them, she was cooking up a feast for Yu Tian, so they had already thought in their hearts that they would just be able to see her take it all away to Yu Tian's house.

"Is… the quantity fine? Including the servants, there are quite a few of us," Fan Ruyi asked with a troubled expression. If they had to count Su Lang's house servants, the party would become more than fifteen people.

��There is enough. I prepared more to begin with for I needed to thank elder brother for his help," Mei Qingyang smiled. Although the four people there were an addition, she had thankfully made enough food.

"Shall we call Yu Tian then? Let's put the food on dining table as well," Su Lang signaled his servants and they swiftly placed everything with newest crockery on the dining table.

"The assistants will eat with us. The servants can use the table in the servant quarter," he ordered and went ahead to call Yu Tian.

Yu Tian and Yu Bufan arrived at 11:45 p.m. and were surprised to see such a large gathering, happily chatting away. They did not know the occasion and just arrived when Su Lang called them over.

They had not expected the full force and Mei Qingyang over there. She had informed him that she was going to do her assignments with Wei Qiqi and never questioned it. He looked at her confusedly.

"Come on man, your girlfriend put so much effort here and you are just staring at this dumbfounded," Su Lang pulled him inside and made him sit with Mei Qingyang. Yu Bufan followed. The four assistants decided to sit at the end of the table. The five friends sat together at the other end.

"Is this late dinner or what?" Yu Tian was still oblivious.

"Gah! Can you stop frustrating a single person like me? It is Valentine's tomorrow, actually it's already midnight, so yeah. And so, our Qing Qing has prepared all this for you," Su Lang opened the lids for all the dishes and a mixed fragrance spread all over. Suddenly, everyone's stomach growled and everyone laughed in embarrassment.

"Since I wanted to show my appreciation to everyone, and support you guys have shown for both my and Tian, please enjoy this food as my thanks to you," Mei Qingyang clasped her hand. She had no idea how it became a thanks to everyone, but she took the opportunity anyway while she was at it.

Fan Ruyi nudged Yu Tian, "Look at her, already doing the wife things for you. You must be happy."

Yu Tian started to eat. He nodded and then whispered to Mei Qingyang, "Thank you."

Mei Qingyang's face turned hot. Other people ignored what happened and buried their faces in eating. It was this warm atmosphere again which filled everyone's heart. These days, everyone had been on tenterhooks because of various reasons, but mostly because of large impending changes in the business world that were going to affect everyone present.

No one had any idea what was going to happen but it was just exhausting gathering and analyzing information and making plans accordingly. Right now, all the four people, and their assistants could use this kind of break where there were no work discussions and no brainstorming. It was just free time for everyone, which was very relaxing.

They did not even realize this, but next morning everyone got up completely refreshed despite having heavy meal just before bed.

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After a tiring but enjoyable night, when the three people entered the house, Yu Bufan scurried away as soon as possible. It was time to give their master and future mistress some privacy.

Yu Tian held Mei Qingyang's hand and twirled her and then brought her close to himself, dancing without music.

"Are you happy?" Mei Qingyang asked smiling. It seemed like her plan was a success? Although she did not prepare an individual gift for him, this was still good.

"Yeah, very. Thank you," Yu Tian also smiled, humming some random tune softly. Mei Qingyang did not know what it was but she also felt soothed and went with the rhythm. They hugged each other and just lightly waltzed in the living room without speaking any word. Seeing that his body was not opposing hers, Mei Qingyang relaxed quite a bit. Otherwise, she was worried that if she got too close, YU Tian would have another reaction.

She had been able to get more comfortable with him before but after New Year's, he had started having extreme reactions more often than not.

"I also have something to give you," Yu Tian took out something out of his pocket. "I was not sure what you would like, so I got you this." He opened the small box and a shimmering locket with a pair of matching earrings peeked out. There was a small jewel of green color in each piece.

"Yep, the color matches your eyes so perfectly," he smiled once again. Mei Qingyang did not know what was more charming, the set or his handsome face with that genuine smile. There were only rare occasions when she had seen him smile this sincerely, it did seem he was in a good mood.

He stopped dancing and took the girl to his bedroom. Then he sat her down in front of the mirror and put the necklace on himself.

"Happy Birthday," he whispered to her once again, his breath tingling the ears, rendering the tips red.

"How… did you know?" Mei Qingyang was astounded. This was not Li Sibao's original birthday. She would not celebrate her previous one because she had long abandoned that life. This was the date when she was saved by her dad all those years ago. So, they had always celebrated it on Valentine's at her home. But she had not told it to anyone, so how?

"I have my sources too," he smirked proudly. Mei Qingyang did not inquire further. She was touched at his thoughtful preparation. She abruptly pecked his cheek and wished, "Happy Valentine's Day."

For now, this was enough to fill her heart. She did not need anything more than that. Yu Tian was also satisfied with the return gift. He needed to work more on himself so that he could give her all the happiness in the world. That night, they slept hugging each other, without an iota of worry over their faces. This was how true bliss looked like.