Falling Dreams, Rising Hopes: Saving Mr. Boyfriend

"If that is your decision, I won't force you.", Yu Tian turned his head once again and started to move.

"Senior Yu, wait a minute." It was close to end of September and the breeze had started to get cold finally, especially in the evenings. The sun had started to go down and it had become especially windy for some reason. Mei Qingyang got up and tucked her scruffy hair behind her ear.

She closed in, walking towards Yu Tian who had stopped and was facing her now. She checked all the sides before whispering in his ear without any emotions, "The bruise on your neck is still visible."

Yu Tian blushed and covered his neck with his hand instantaneously. Realizing his impulsive action, he buttoned his collar so that no one was able to see it. It was interesting to him how this girl had spotted the blue bruise on his neck but did not ask any questions about it. He felt ashamed that he and the group had been so curious and put her in awkward spot when they had seen her scars previously. She was a little considerate girl. Not having to deal with unpleasant questioning, he had thankfulness in his eyes.

Mei Qingyang nodded her head understanding the meaningful look in his eyes and left. She needed to cool her head and check with her dad about this whole Li Sibao thing. She needed quiet before she could take any decision. One memory trigger, just one, and it had to happen before the most influential group in the school.

But wait a minute. Even if they suggested a DNA test, where would they get something to match it against? Did anyone have any tissues remaining from original Li Sibao? But given that Feng Yue was the type of person to not show anyone his real feelings, it was quite possible he had something of hers as a memento. But after so many years, could anything be used? She was not knowledgeable about that, so she needed to consult her dad.

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"Did you hear? That bastard Jiang Nuo is asking for permission to visit the school. A mere Education Minister wants to visit my school. Let me see how he dares enter the campus." Yu Rong was really agitated right now. All of a sudden, she got an official notice in the morning from Education Ministry that Jiang Nuo himself wanted to visit the place with his entourage of course. Did the girl manage to inform him of the events somehow? Even if she did, she was just an adopted girl. Surely, he would not be visiting just for her.

This was something that had never happened in the history of school. None of the political figures had visited the place before because they just wanted to turn a blind eye to the school system. This was totally unexpected and too sudden. Since the day that bitch had entered this school, Yu Rong's life had been a mess.

"Dear nephew, can't you ask your friends to get rid of the girl already? She is getting closer and closer to you guys. I am worried about you.", she pinched Yu Tian's cheeks and asked him cutely. She had summoned him in the afternoon but the guy was nowhere to be found. His phone was also telling her that he was out of range. She had tried asking him where he went later but he had only told her that he was in the school campus only. There were not a lot of places where there was no phone signal. Why would he go to such a secluded place anyway? Even his secret abode in the library used to get signal. He only returned her call in the evening.

He politely yanked her hands away from his face.

"You are definitely more resourceful than my friends. Why don't you do it yourself? Even if you want to control my life, you can't control theirs. They choose who to make friends with.", Yu Tian gave a frosty glare to his aunt. He really hated this pretentious side of her.

"If I wanted, I could have gotten her killed directly by now. My two previous attempts failed. Her only solution is to just shoot her directly in head one day. But I won't get to justify her death then.", venom was pouring out of her face and tongue. She absolutely hated this chick. Yu Tian's heart thumped loudly. If one day, Yu Rong really got frustrated with Mei Qingyang, she would actually just go and kill her.

"Master, turn on the TV!!!", Wang Hao came running from the outside and was panting heavily.

"What happened?" Seeing her ever so calm assistant in such a state, Yu Rong's heart dropped. What was this ominous feeling? Was it that girl again? She turned on the TV. Every need channel was broadcasting the same thing, a press conference with Minister Jiang.

"But this would be the first time ever that an Education Minister is visiting the most celebrated school in the country. Why did you decide to plan this event this time?", a reporter asked Jiang Nuo. He had called a press conference to announce a few important policy changes when someone started asking him questions about rumors that he was planning to visit his daughter's school.

"It just so happens that I miss my little girl so much and my son's death anniversary is coming up soon. I just thought it would be a great idea to visit the place with my wife where my son….", he left his sentence unfinished and dabbed a napkin around his eyes.

"I don't know how you got the information. But I haven't got the permission from Principal Yu yet. So it's not definite right now.", Jiang Nuo elaborated his difficulty and eagerness before the whole press. He took a deliberate pause to increase the dramatic effect. Everyone looked to him for him to continue. There was a pin drop silence in the hall full of reporters. Even the flashes and keys cl.i.c.k.i.n.g had stopped at this moment.

"I know Principal Yu is magnanimous but is principled too. If it is too inconvenient, then it is okay to decline the request. I will honor her decision." He nodded his head towards his assistant and the assistant asked the press to only ask policy related questions and refrain from asking any personal ones.

"That dog Jiang Nuo!", Yu Rong threw the TV remote into the TV shattering the screen of device and tumbling it over.

"I can't even say no to him now. He had just sent the letter today. He released the rumor on purpose. What is he planning?" Yu Rong bit her thumb nail in stress.

Yu Tian thought it appropriate that he left her alone. He stood up to leave. "I'll take my leave then."

"Yeah, I am going to be busy now. You go and rest my child. I will make sure no harm comes to you, okay?", Yu Rong stood up and kissed her nephew's hands gently. He was her beloved nephew and she was supposed to be the only female in this whole world who he did not experience fear of touch with. All other girls were just fake.

Outside, Yu Tian rushed to the nearby restroom to retch his heart out. He was cursing loudly as well. That day, no one dared use that restroom.

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"Bahahahaha. Oh God dad, what amazing acting.", Mei Qingyang was also streaming the news on her laptop. She was so glad that he had agreed to her plan. That meant he had absolute trust in her and that she had been able to change him, even if slightly. She had heard from her mom that he had changed a lot after brother Bo's death. But he was still the softie inside and wouldn't be able to be harsh to anyone. But now he was ready to go with her shenanigans.

She gave two big thumbs up to her dad and started preparing for his visit.