Chương 786: 15.5

"I have enough money to eat meat daily. If you want to eat it, just come here every day and work with me. You need to eat a lot because you're so scrawny," Bai Shijue commented lightly, but for Han Shun, such comment that showed concern and care was a rare thing.

So rare that he didn't remember when was the last time someone looked concerned for him. Maybe when he was just a baby, that was the last time someone actually cared for him. 

Han Shun lowered his head again. This time, he got even more embarrassed. He cupped his hands together and hid his hands on his lap. He also curled his toes, afraid the dirt in him would ruin the smooth wooden floor. 

Bai Shijue saw how Han Shun suddenly became so timid that he wanted to curl himself into a small ball on the wooden stool.

Curious, Bai Shijue asked, "What's wrong? Do you feel uncomfortable everywhere?" 

"Um… no, Gege. I'm just… ashamed…."

"Ashamed? Why? Did you do something wrong?"