Chapter 787 - 15.6
"Then, that means you need better clothes. Of course, I won’t let my customer see you with that dirty clothes of yours. You also need a shower, and you shouldn’t be sleeping on the street because you might get sick and miss a day of work. I don’t want that."
Han Shun’s smile dimmed instantly after he heard the requirement from Bai Gege. Of course, he couldn’t meet those criteria because he didn’t have money to buy any spare clothes. He could barely eat a day, let alone afford spare clothes. He also couldn’t stay in anyone’s house to sleep because he was a street rat. He was used to sleeping at the side of the road.
Han Shun lowered his head again and smiled bitterly, "Um... I don’t think I can buy spare clothes, Bai Gege. I don’t think I can work here. I’m sorry for disappointing you, Bai Gege."
"I haven’t finished talking, you kid," Bai Yunyu let out a small chuckle. "Do you think I will reject you just because you don’t have spare clothes and no place to stay?"
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The silence in Han Shun basically confirmed the worry in his heart. He felt so little and undeserving. Even as an eighth-year-old kid, he was already self-aware of his status as a street rat, unwanted by anyone.
Bai Shijue sighed and walked towards the front door, "Come with me. I will give you an errand."
"Y—Yes, Bai Gege..." Han Shun followed Bai Gege, who suddenly left the tea shop and closed the door.
Bai Shijue walked around the city in the morning aimlessly. Han Shun followed in silence, but he continued questioning in his head.
Unable to curb his curiosity, he asked, "Um... Bai Gege, do you want to buy something? I can help if you want to find a store...."
"That would be your new errand then, lead me to the nearest tailor. I need to buy a new spare of clothes."