Chapter 587 Interview
In a private room of a restaurant, the environment was elegant, Xie Mu and Fu Sheng sat opposite each other.
The waiter brought two cups of tea and said, "Enjoy your meal."
"Thanks."
The waiter left, and Xie Mu lowered his eyes to stare at the cup. The amber tea returned to calmness in the halo, just like the atmosphere in the box at the moment.
Fu Sheng leaned back in his chair, took a sip from his cup, and looking at Xie Mu's reserved expression, he broke the silence and said, "Are you afraid of me?"
Since they met today, she has been keeping two steps away from him, her whole body tense.
Xie Mu paused, looked up at him, then lowered his eyes and nodded.
In the past, when she was interning at the company, she was also a little afraid of him, that kind of natural awe that employees have for their superiors.
And since she knew that he was the one that night, she could no longer say that she was afraid of him, but terrified.
She didn't want to meet him at all unless it was necessary.
"This dessert is really good. I ordered a few. I wonder if they suit your taste."
Xie Mu was surprised by his change of topic and replied, "I saw this restaurant on Dianping.com and was thinking of trying it. I didn't expect you to book this restaurant."
"What a coincidence! I heard you're preparing for a software design competition recently? I've participated in one before, so I have some experience."
Xie Mu raised his eyebrows in surprise and asked, "What topic did you choose?"
"Hmm...if I remember correctly, it's the parallel optimization of the FFT algorithm based on FPGA."
Xie Mu asked curiously, "Did you win the award?"
"First prize."
Xie Mu's eyes widened. "Amazing! Those who can win first prize are all great. My current goal is to make it to the finals and enrich my resume."
Fu Sheng frowned, "What's your topic?"
Judging from what she said, she won't come to Fu's after graduation.
"I chose Xingrong Communication's machine learning-based distributed system fault diagnosis system after discussing it with my classmates and teachers. It just so happens that there are teachers in the academy who can guide us."
"That's not bad, where are we now?"
"Testing phase."
"Is it going well?"
"It's okay, there are no major loopholes. I hope I can pass the preliminary round first."
The two chatted about the content of the game, and only then did Xie Mu gradually relax a little when they had a common topic.
Fu Sheng was like her senior, gently imparting to her his competition experience and some cases he encountered in his work.
It was as if he was not the same person as the brutal gangster that night.
But Xie Mu had seen him wearing short sleeves in the summer. His exposed forearms were very white, with smooth muscle lines. When he exerted a little force, the muscles became distinct and the veins were knotted, which was a symbol of strength.
The waiter's knock on the door interrupted the seemingly harmonious atmosphere.
Exquisite dishes were served on the table one by one.
Fu Sheng signaled the waiter to place the dessert next to Xie Mu, "Try it and see how it tastes."
"Okay, thank you."
Fu Sheng also picked up his chopsticks and prepared to eat.
Generally speaking, this is the time to get down to business.
Xie Mu was mentally prepared.
As expected, Fu Sheng asked, "Why didn't you call the police at the time? In order to complete the deal with my second brother?"
His face was calm, as if he was asking what to eat tomorrow.
"Yes." Xie Mu nodded, "My dad needs surgery, and I need that money."
If she had to do it again, she would make the same choice.
"What are your plans next? I'd like to hear your opinion."
"Graduate successfully and find a job."
"What about Xiaoheng's custody?"
"Stay with you. I reserve the right to visit you."
Fu Sheng raised an eyebrow, "I thought you would fight for it."
After all, she chose to give birth to the child, so she must have wanted it. And after she discovered Xie Min's clues, she came to him immediately, so it seems that she cares about the child very much.
"To be realistic, if it were someone else, I would definitely fight for it. I've thought about it carefully, and given my current situation, it's best for him to stay with you."
When Xie Mu decided to give birth to Xiao Heng, he planned to raise him alone.
But by chance, she found Xiaoheng's biological father, and she had to consider more—for example, the sense of disparity that Xiaoheng would feel after discovering his biological father was a wealthy man when he grew up, even though she had forced him to stay with her and live an ordinary life. Perhaps, if she could discipline and educate Xiaoheng, while Fu Sheng only needed to take him out for a meal, Xiaoheng would like him more.
In terms of material wealth, she is definitely not as good as Fu Sheng. In terms of spiritual aspects, Fu Sheng is not bad either, so it is better to let go and be the one who occasionally takes Xiao Heng out to play and experience ordinary life.
"That's fine, you don't have to pay child support. What compensation do you want? Feel free to ask."
"Since Manager Fu has spoken, I won't be polite," Xie Mu had been sitting here for so long, waiting for him to say this.
It was his fault at the beginning of the matter, and she had been pregnant for several months and had finally given birth to the child, so it was impossible for her to give the child away for nothing.
Xie Mu is a realistic person. Xiao Heng can grow up carefree, and she and her father can also improve their lives. It's really killing two birds with one stone.
"I wonder if Manager Fu has the authority to deal with the apartment that my father and I rent?" she said.
Although it is an old residential complex, it has a good location and the unit price is not cheap.
"Of course you can, but that suite is too small, with only two bedrooms and a very small living room. Think about it, when Xiaoheng grows up and wants to stay there for a few days, there won't be any room." Fu Sheng looked into Xie Mu's eyes seriously.
“…You have a point.”
"What are your requirements for a house? I can see if there is a suitable one."
“Try to be closer to the school so that it’s more convenient to buy things and has more complete infrastructure.”
"Okay, I'll keep an eye on it."
"Yes, thank you."
Xie Mu lowered his head and ate his food. "Do you have any other questions?"
"Does my uncle know? Should I go see him?"
Xie Mu almost choked, "Ahem...don't...don't do it...he can't stand the stimulation now."
"Okay, I won't be going recently, but he'll know Xiaoheng's identity sooner or later."
"When he gets better, I'll find a chance to tell him..." Xie Mu had a headache.
Her father always thought that she got pregnant because of the wrong choice of friends and her boyfriend's unwillingness to take responsibility. If he knew the truth, he would definitely be furious again.
"if……"
"Oh right..."
They both spoke in unison and stopped at the same time.
Fu Sheng said, "You speak first."
"Manager Fu, in the eyes of your friends and family, Xiaoheng's mother is Minmin. Now it's me. There must be a reasonable reason."
"I'll find a way... Well, there's a simplest way..."
"What method?"
"I guess you won't agree."
"Tell me first."
"Wouldn't it be reasonable for us to get married?" Fu Sheng raised his eyebrows.
"Impossible." Xie Mu rejected it subconsciously and firmly.
Realizing that her reaction was a bit extreme, she curled her lips and said, "Manager Fu, what I mean is..."
"No need to explain, I understand."
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