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Some days ago, Ding Sha and Xiao Jun were still discussing whether or not they should hire more people. With the small shop's business getting better and better, it was getting hard for just the two of them to handle everything.

Xiao Jun put everything in place and sat down next to Ding Sha. "Big Brother Zhuang, you're not working at the construction site anymore?"

"It's not me, it's my wife," Da Zhuang said somewhat awkwardly. "She wants to find some work to do."

As he spoke, he seemed a bit hesitant. "But there are some circumstances I need to tell you about first."

"What is it?" Ding Sha was very curious seeing his hesitant and awkward manner.

"Well..." Da Zhuang bit his teeth. "She's not alone - she has to take care of her aunt."

As the words came out, Da Zhuang felt somewhat relieved but also really ashamed. He knew Ding Sha was kind, which was why he had the audacity to come ask.

"Her aunt used to have some mental issues, but she's not violent at all, and will also help with the work."

As soon as Xiao Jun heard this, he refused. Knowing Ding Sha's current condition, he didn't feel assured having any unstable factors around her, let alone someone with a history of mental illness.

Da Zhuang quickly said, "Brother Xiao, please hear me out. My aunt absolutely won't harm our miss!"

"You don't know - my aunt used to be known as an extremely capable person in the ten li surrounding area. Her husband was also diligent and honest. They had two children, an older brother and a younger sister, and both kids were smart and obedient. Everyone in the village said they envied how well off their family was."

Da Zhuang sighed and continued, "But a few years ago, the whole family of four went out to celebrate the little girl's birthday. They had just put the candles in the cake at the restaurant and hadn't sung happy birthday yet when there was a huge explosion in the kitchen due to a gas leak."

"Both kids died on the spot, and uncle passed away after struggling for a few days at the hospital. Only auntie survived because she had gone out to buy ice cream for the kids."

"But after a few days, auntie's mental state became abnormal. She ignored people and didn't speak, and would cry when she saw little girls, and was afraid of big fires."

"Auntie took care of our family before. The things I prepared for my wedding with Cui'er were all arranged by auntie. She was good to us, so Cui'er and I decided to bring auntie to live with us."

"Previously Cui'er was always at home taking care of the child and auntie. I worked at construction sites to earn money. Now auntie's mental condition has almost fully recovered, and Cui'er felt bad for me and said to bring auntie to find some work, so things at home would be better too."

Da Zhuang rubbed his hands. "That's basically the situation. Unfortunately there are still many places that don't want auntie, so I shamelessly came to ask if you all..."

Xiao Jun hadn't said anything yet, but Ding Sha spoke up. "Can we meet sister-in-law and auntie?"

"Of course, of course!" Da Zhuang was extremely happy and immediately took out his phone to call them at the door.

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"Ding Ding, I think..." Xiao Jun frowned, about to say something.

Ding Sha immediately covered her ears. "I don't want your opinion, I want my opinion!"

After saying this, she observed Xiao Jun's reaction. As expected, she saw him completely confused.

He really hadn't read the Ming classics!