Gin likes me?

She is very clear that although her ability is far ahead of her peers, there are many talented children around the world who are better than her.

Reiko Akiba really wants to pursue a career in singing, so she has to work harder than others.

"You don't need to be so modest. Although I don't understand too many details, I still have my own judgment on whether it sounds good or not."

Smiling and shaking his head, Uozuka Saburo reached out and gently tapped Akiba Reiko's forehead.

"I listened to the competition in Osaka. Reiko, your performance really amazed me."

"Before that, I had no knowledge or interest in singing, which was something so elegant and totally incompatible with me. But after hearing your singing that day, Reiko, I was really shocked."

"Although I may not be that interested in singing, if you hold a concert in the future, I will definitely go to listen."

"I'm very happy to satisfy you, Uncle Kurosawa." She nodded gently. Faced with such straightforward praise from Uozuka Saburo, even the always cold Akiba Reiko couldn't help but blush.

After all, the person in front of her was the first person besides her family that she felt "cared" about since she was born. In front of Uozuka Saburo, it was difficult for Akiba Reiko to maintain her cold disguise.

"Well, today's work is done. Thank you so much, Uncle Kurosawa, for taking the time to accompany me."

Arriving at the school gate, Reiko Akiba looked at the sky and gave up the idea of ​​inviting Saburo Uozuka to dinner.

Previously, when she was in the dean's office, Reiko Akiba observed that Saburo Uozuka looked at his phone many times. Although Saburo Uozuka did not say anything, Reiko Akiba felt that he must have his own things to do next.

Not wanting to cause trouble for Uozuka Saburo and already very happy that Uozuka Saburo took time out to accompany her today, Akiba Reiko said goodbye very straightforwardly.

"It's a small matter. I don't have anything to do today. I told you that if you have any problem, you can contact me as soon as possible."

He nodded with a smile. As he did have some things to do next, Saburo Uozuka did not make any other suggestions. However, before he was about to say goodbye to Reiko Akiba, he took out his cell phone, pressed a few buttons, and then looked at Reiko Akiba with a smile.

"Hmm?" Just as she was wondering about Uozuka Saburo's actions, Reiko Akiba suddenly felt the cell phone in her trouser pocket vibrate.

She took out her cell phone with some curiosity, and saw that it showed an email from Uozuka Saburo. Reiko Akiba looked up at Uozuka Saburo, then opened the email and found that the content was just a string of phone numbers.

"You said before that your grandfather is now hospitalized in Tokyo Medical University Hospital, right? This call is from a friend of mine. He is currently a graduate student at the medical university and has a good relationship with the teachers at the school. I asked him about it before, and he said that although it is not the department he studies in, he can at least say hello. There is not much else, but the attentiveness of the care, as well as the cost of medicine and nursing care can all be taken care of."

"...Thank you, Uncle Kurosawa." Her eyes kept changing as she looked at the phone number in the mobile phone. Reiko Akiba took a deep breath, suddenly raised her head to look at the smiling face of Saburo Uozuka, then lowered her head heavily and bowed to Saburo Uozuka to express her gratitude.

Originally, I just couldn't help but complain a little because of the pressure today, which was already unfair to Uozuka Saburo. Unexpectedly, Uozuka Saburo not only didn't mind, but actually provided help.

Although Uozuka Saburo said it very easily, Akiba Reiko, who already understood the ways of the world, knew that it was not so easy to find connections at the hospital in Tokyo.

She had clearly said that she didn't want Uozuka Saburo's help, but when Uozuka Saburo really extended a helping hand, Akiba Reiko found that she couldn't refuse at all.

Although I don't know the extent of the care that Uozuka Saburo mentioned, it would be good for Akiba Reiko even if it could only slightly alleviate the pressure on Akiba Anne now.

"Okay, I'm tired of hearing you keep being so polite. It seems like every time we meet, Reiko, you always have to thank me." Holding Reiko Akiba's shoulders and helping her up, Uozuka Saburo looked at Reiko Akiba, whose eyes were red, and felt a little emotional and happy.

Saburo Uozuka is not a saint. He decided to take care of the Akiba family in the beginning only because he was moved by the awareness and belief of the undercover Akiba Osamu in the basement that night.

However, after meeting her several times and having some experiences, Uozuka Saburo really liked and admired this self-respecting, strong and beautiful girl.

"Study hard, I'm looking forward to you becoming a famous singer in Japan and around the world, so I can show off our relationship to others."

"You will definitely have this opportunity, Uncle Kurosawa!"

"Haha, then I'll wait~"

288: They will only become each other's flaws

"So, why did you call me out alone without telling Big Sister?"

With a cigarette in his mouth, he easily found this bar according to the address in the email. It was much more upscale than the bar that Vodka had taken him to before. There were even people playing the piano and singing in the bar. Saburo Uozuka did not have much appreciation for it. He just looked at Vermouth opposite him with a subtle look, who was not trying to cover up her true beauty.

"Also, is it really okay for you to not wear makeup when you come to a place like this? Although your real appearance is not completely similar to your social identity, it's always bad to attract attention, right?"

"Don't worry, brother Uozuka, the lighting is not that bright at our location, and no one who comes to this bar is in the mood to pry into other people's news~" Smiling at Saburo Uozuka, Vermouth crossed her legs calmly.

"Besides, even if there is a problem, you can help me solve it, right~"

"I don't have that ability. You should go and trouble Rum and the others."

Faced with Vermouth's obviously sarcastic words, Uozuka Saburo also responded in a bad mood.

You know, no matter whether it was Vodka's reminder at the beginning or Uozuka Saburo's own judgment after getting along with him these days, Uozuka Saburo did not want to have too much interaction with Vermouth.

Meeting like this alone, and without Kurosawa Hotaru's knowledge, was a possibility that Uozuka Saburo had never imagined.

In fact, when he first received the email from Vermouth, Uozuka Saburo's first reaction was to pretend that he had not received it and would not reply anyway.

If it weren't for that sentence that made Uozuka Saburo frown and ask the question but not reply.

"Let's stop chatting here. I don't think this atmosphere is suitable for us." He picked up the cocktail in the glass and took a sip, feeling the spicy taste in his mouth. Saburo Uozuka opened his eyes and stared at Vermouth in the dim light.

"You said in the email that it was something about my big sister. What is it? Is it something you need to tell me alone?"

"You actually lost your temper over a sentence like that? Your rating in my heart will be lowered if you say that, brother Uozuka~" Looking at the serious Uozuka Saburo with a smile, she made a light teasing but got no response. In the face of Uozuka Saburo's serious eyes, Vermouth slowly retracted the playful expression on her face and instead smiled helplessly and shook her head.

"Alas, sometimes, even I can't understand what kind of relationship you two have."

After sighing to herself, Vermouth no longer had the mood to continue teasing Uozuka Saburo. She shook the wine glass in her hand, and her voice gradually became vague.

"It seems like you're not in the mood to joke, so I'll be more direct here."

"I plan to take Xiaoying away from Neon for a while and let her stay with me to study and train. This will be of great benefit to her in becoming a cadre with a wine reputation, and it will also speed up her journey to becoming a cadre."

"This is a good thing, but the big sister rejected you, didn't she?"

There was not much joy on his face. After listening to Vermouth's words, Uozuka Saburo quickly added a sentence.

Saburo Uozuka, who was very familiar with Kurosawa Hotaru, had already roughly guessed what had happened just from this one sentence from Vermouth.

"The big sister is very determined to become a cadre. Although she hasn't told me the specific reason, I can tell that she has her reasons for becoming a cadre."

"And when this opportunity that could accelerate her becoming a cadre was placed in front of her, the big sister chose not to inquire about it. There is only one possible reason."

His eyes flickered constantly, and Uozuka Saburo gave his own judgment based on Vermouth's satisfied look.

"It's because it has something to do with me, right?"

"That's right, brother Uozuka, you really have a good brain~" With a chuckle and nodding, Vermouth was waiting for Uozuka Saburo to say this in person.

After spending some time together, Vermouth has seen clearly that if there is anyone in this world who can convince Kurosawa Hotaru, it is only this burly boy in front of her.

"So, you want Big Sister and I to separate, but Big Sister doesn't agree, right?" Taking a deep breath, Uozuka Saburo looked at Vermouth seriously.

"Yes, because of the special nature of the missions I usually carry out, I rarely have helpers and partners. Having Xiaoying by my side is already the biggest change. It is impossible for me to have a conspicuous person like you, brother Uozuka, by my side." Shaking her fingers charmingly, Vermouth gave a completely impolite answer in a very gentle voice.

"What you said makes sense, but this reason did not convince the big sister, so, Vermouth, you want me to speak up and persuade the big sister, right?" A smile suddenly appeared on the serious face. Uozuka Saburo lit another cigarette and put it in his mouth, his eyes inexplicably becoming somewhat mocking.

"But I have absolutely no reason to obey your request, Vermouth."

"Even without your help, Big Sister and I will become famous cadres, and we will definitely be elite cadres of the organization in the future!"

"And now that the big sister has made the decision, all I can do is support her, right? After all, I am a qualified little brother~"

“Oh, is that so~” Not paying attention to the mockery in Uozuka Saburo’s tone, Vermouth narrowed her eyes slightly and just looked at Uozuka Saburo with a half-smile.

"Is it really not because you can't bear to let Xiaoying leave your side?"

"There is no such thing as being reluctant or not, Vermouth, because Big Sister and I will never be separated." The tone was very normal, but it was Uozuka Saburo's matter-of-fact words that made Vermouth stop what she wanted to say, and her eyes became slowly and sharply.

"But my idea is that you two need to separate, at least for a while."

"Reason for your judgment?" Noticing the change in Vermouth's expression, Uozuka Saburo also became serious, his eyes fierce and full of pressure.

He really wanted to know what made Vermouth come to this conclusion.

"Although many things have to wait until Xiaoying tells you actively, but I believe you should be able to see that Xiaoying and I have a special relationship." Taking the lighter from Uozuka Saburo, Vermouth lit one of her own ladies' cigarettes and slowly spoke in the smoke.

"So, after coming to Neon in person and seeing the state of both of you, I came to this conclusion."

"If you continue to stay together, you will only become each other's flaws."

"A fatal flaw."

289: You should investigate my

"What an interesting statement. I almost laughed out loud."

The serious expression suddenly broke, and after hearing what Vermouth said, Uozuka Saburo shook his head in amusement.

However, facing Uozuka Saburo's playful smile, Vermouth on the opposite side did not show the slightest sign of anxiety. She just crossed her legs, shook the wine glass in her hand, and still looked at Uozuka Saburo with a calm look.

And in such a look, the smile on Uozuka Saburo's face disappeared once again.

"What a flaw. So this is how you see the relationship between me and Big Sister."

"Yes, I think this is the most accurate judgment I have ever made." Seeing that Uozuka Saburo had adjusted his mood, Vermouth spoke again. Since she had decided to ask Uozuka Saburo out for a good talk today, Vermouth had no intention of hiding anything.

"You have been in the organization for quite some time, so you should have enough understanding of it."

"In an organization, the last thing you need is the concerns between people. In an organization, it is enough to have the ability to protect yourself."

"Leaving loopholes to others will only make it easier for them to deal with you. I think you should know what kind of people in the organization are."

"Ah, that's true. Those who can join the organization are all those extremely evil guys in fairy tales." The tone was a little subtle, causing Vermouth to narrow her eyes in dissatisfaction.

She believed that Uozuka Saburo was a man with a very clear mind, and his usual behavior was just a disguise.

Well, as a clear-minded person, Saburo Uozuka should be able to easily judge that what he is talking about is a very realistic issue.

"If you really want Xiaoying to be well, you should take the initiative to distance yourself from her. Only when Xiaoying becomes a person without any flaws can she truly gain a foothold in the organization and fully exert her strength, so that no one can find any evidence against her."

Looking at Uozuka Saburo seriously, Vermouth expressed her expectations very directly.

"I will take Xiaoying away from Neon and train her as quickly as possible. I will let her get the name of the wine as quickly as possible and then fulfill her wish. After that, it doesn't matter if you still want to continue to follow Xiaoying."

Vermouth is confident that after Kurosawa Hotaru learns by her side, she will have enough time and methods to make Kurosawa Hotaru change his attitude towards Uozuka Saburo and make them no longer so close.

"Vermouth, your plan does sound good. With your help, I believe that Big Sister will be able to achieve her goal faster and become a cadre with a wine reputation."

Nodding slightly, Uozuka Saburo looked straight at Vermouth without any avoidance.

"However, you have spent so much effort on the Big Sister, but this is completely contradictory to what you said before, Vermouth."

"If you do this, won't it also tell others that the big sister is Vermouth and your flaw?"

"You're right, but this kind of thing is not a problem for me or Xiaoying." She shook her finger at Uozuka Saburo. It should have been a very frivolous action, but when Vermouth did it, it didn't feel disgusting at all.

"Oh, if you put it this way, the meaning is very clear."

His eyes suddenly turned cold, and Uozuka Saburo suddenly felt that Vermouth had invited him out today just to anger him.

"Are you saying that my strength cannot keep up with Big Sister and you, and that I will not only be unable to help Big Sister in the future, but will become a burden to her instead?"

“Although it may sound a bit blunt and cruel, this is what I really mean.” Vermouth nodded gently. Facing Uozuka Saburo’s eyes that were even beginning to exude murderous intent, she still nodded calmly.

"Although you and Hotaru are called the new generation of twin stars in the current Neon Organization, you should be aware that although you are already excellent compared to other members of the organization, there is still a big gap compared to Hotaru."

"And with Xiaoying's talent, I believe the gap will get bigger and bigger in the future. By then, you can only be a person who follows Xiaoying and helps with daily chores. Is this the identity you want?" Looking at Uozuka Saburo seriously, Vermouth's words were not polite at all.

"Huh~" Picking up the wine glass and taking a sip, Uozuka Saburo closed his eyes and remained silent for a long time. Then, in Vermouth's slightly changing eyes, he slowly opened his eyes while smiling and shaking his head.

"Vermouth, you know, I actually had a good impression of you during the missions these days. Putting aside personal conflicts, I admire your strength and experience, as well as the vision and perspective you have developed from carrying out missions for the organization all over the world. But this admiration ends today."

With his hands crossed on his raised legs, Uozuka Saburo leaned back on the back of the chair and looked at Vermouth with a look of mockery and disdain.

"In that case, there is no need for me to explain anything to you. I can only tell you one thing. Unless Big Sister says in person that she wants to separate from me and go with you, I will never persuade her to do so."

"Big Sister's judgment is my judgment, and Big Sister's judgment is definitely more brilliant and far-sighted than yours, Vermouth."

"Is this your decision, Mr. Uozuka?" Looking at Saburo Uozuka who was holding up the wine glass with subtle eyes, Vermouth was not angry because of Saburo Uozuka's mocking face. Instead, she laughed out of amusement.

"I think there is one thing you may not understand, that is my opinion, actually..."

"In fact, it's not just your opinion, but the opinion of most people in the organization right now, right? They think that I will definitely not be able to keep up with the big sister in the future, and that although I have some strength, most of the way to where I am today is due to the big sister's care?"

After drinking the wine in the glass, Uozuka Saburo stood up with a smile.

"It seems that because of me, the reputation of the big sister in the organization has been affected a little. It's really funny."

"Vermouth, you know, you are indeed a little too confident in your investigation of me. You actually came to the same conclusion and opinion as other members of the organization." Putting his fingers on the upper edge of the empty cup, he gently pushed it in front of Vermouth. The smile on Uozuka Saburo's face at this moment was so presumptuous and confident.

"In fact, what you should know most is not the information after Big Sister and I officially joined the organization, but you should go to the training base where Big Sister and I lived for four years and investigate what Big Sister and I really look like, Vermouth."

Slowly exhaling smoke and watching the slowly leaving figure of Uozuka Saburo, Vermouth's gaze remained on the empty cup left by Uozuka Saburo. After a long time, she smiled helplessly.

"As expected, I have done unnecessary things again. If this happens, I think Xiaoying will blame me again."

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