A short man in Changsha of Hunan Province hopes to marry a young and healthy wife.

Chen Jianhua, 38, who learned to repair shoes at 18, has opened a shoe shop in Changsha. Chen was struck by infantile paralysis at 7 and stopped growing taller from then on. Nonetheless, he was determined to work for himself instead of relying entirely on his family.

Chen has become well-known in Changsha for his good work and reasonable charges. "I am willing to endure any hardship for my wife" he said.

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