The Place Nearest to You

Chapter 26

Gintoki Sakata had an unreasonable obsession with desserts. He invited Ando to a famous dessert shop and ordered a large strawberry cake for himself before they started talking business.

Ando Motomoto liked desserts, but when she saw Gintoki eating like this, she couldn't help but think of Hijikata's mayonnaise and suddenly lost her appetite.

She picked up the glass and took a big sip of milk tea before she looked at Gintoki Sakata.

The latter seemed to be immersed in the world of strawberry cake and forgot the purpose of sitting there.

She loosened the straw in her mouth, put the glass aside, and asked tentatively, "Boss, do you have a way to deal with Okita?"

Gintoki finished all the cake and looked up at Ando, "Yorozuya can solve any difficult disease, but …"

Ando chuckled, stood up, and turned to leave.

She was unhappy. Why did they all want to lie to her? Did she have the words "gullible, come quickly" written on her forehead?!

"Wait!" Gintoki grabbed her wrist, "Money is easy. It's not too late to pay after the mission."

Ando sat back in the chair and decided to waste some time listening to him.

"Soichiro has an older sister. I don't know if you've heard of her."

"I know."

She remembered the sad atmosphere that lingered around him occasionally. He had only mentioned his sister once.

When he mentioned his sister, his tone was very gentle and contained infinite affection.

At that time, she thought that he must love his sister very much.

"His sister passed away."

This was not unexpected. She noticed it when she ate the spicy cake with him that day.

She had asked the people in Shinsengumi about his sister, but other than knowing that his sister was called San Ye and liked to eat spicy shellfish, she didn't know anything else.

She didn't dare to ask too much. If he found out, he would be very sad.

Gintoki had a good impression of San Ye. She was a weak and sick woman, but her heart was gentle and strong.

Her gentle smile flashed in front of his eyes. It was as cold and pure as the moonlight.

"If you want me to use his sister to take revenge on him, I'm sorry, but I can't do it."

While Gintoki was in a daze, Ando spoke.

She could empathize with Okita's feelings. She also had such a gentle and understanding mother.

How could she use such a beautiful relationship to hurt others? That was too vicious.

"I just want to tell you that although he is powerful and can take care of himself, he is still a simple boy at heart."

These words were very convincing coming from the mouth of a man who was nearly 30 years old. At least, Ando believed most of it.

"When dealing with the people he cares, he will always attract their attention in a way.

Can you understand what I'm saying? "

"Are you saying that Okita likes Kagura?"

Ando felt a little uncomfortable when she said this.

However, according to Gintoki Sakata, Okita, who almost wanted to cause trouble for Kagura, should be hugging her to attract her attention in a way that she hated.

"Kagura -chan?

Don't even think about it! "

Gintoki blurted out. After he said that, he realized that his focus had been diverted. He coughed softly and said, "That's not what I meant."

"I think Okita doesn't like Kagura at all. You don't have to worry too much about it," Ando replied.

She felt that Gintoki came to her with ulterior motives.

"Yes, I think so too.

I mean, can't you see that he likes you? "

"Like, like me?"

Ando's face suddenly turned red. She was tongue-tied.

How could he …

"Don't believe what Shinbachi said last time. If he really wanted you, you would have become the second Xiaoli."

She had thought of this too. However, it was a fact that he deliberately treated her like a senior. Moreover, he pretended to be injured to tease her.

She didn't dare to come into contact with him again. She couldn't guarantee that he wouldn't deceive her again.

"Boss, is Yorozuya still hiring?"

Shinsengumi didn't trust her. There was no need for her to stay there anymore.

"There's no salary. Food and accommodation are not covered. Do you want to come?"

Ando looked at him speechlessly.

How could she forget that Kagura often went hungry?

However, Kagura's treatment was better than hers. At least her food and accommodation were covered.

"Shinsengumi is better," Ando replied immediately.

Indeed, material matters determined one's consciousness.

"So you still want to change the topic?" Gintoki stared into her eyes as if he could see through her.

She lowered her head and was silent for a moment.

She wanted to believe Gintoki's words because when he told her that Okita liked her, her first reaction was joy.

From this point of view, she understood what her deeper feelings for Okita were.

She didn't know if Okita liked her or not, but she definitely liked him.

It was because she liked him that she was tricked by him again and again.

But did Gintoki Sakata really want to help her?

She had just met him by chance. How could he suddenly appear in front of her at such a coincidental time?

Right, why was it so coincidental?

She raised her head and looked at him in shock.

"Boss, you conspired with Okita to deceive me, right?"

She couldn't be blamed for thinking this. She had been deceived enough.

"What a terrifying vigilance. I believe no one can deceive you." Yin Shi revealed a smile, but his expression did not change in the slightest.

"Boss, I take back this commission. See you later." Ando stood up, took out the money from her wallet and put it on the table. "It's my treat this time."

Gintoki shrugged helplessly, but he didn't refuse.

He was indeed struggling to make ends meet. He often took on missions that didn't pay him.

If it wasn't for the fact that Madam Denise was living downstairs, he would have taken Kagura to the streets.

"Miss, let me give you a piece of advice. Instead of being a prey to be slaughtered, it's better to be a hunter."

Ando's footsteps faltered slightly as a smile appeared on his face. He seemed to have understood what he meant.

"Boss, thank you anyway."