The auntie at the market is a vendor or passerby in the vegetable market where Wu Yin tries to set up her fortune-telling stall. She is a source of information, overhearing Wu Yin's situation and mentioning that a nearby construction site is hiring temporary workers. She is part of the background in the market scene, representing the community of vendors. She is not named but serves as a catalyst for Wu Yin's decision to work at the construction site. She is likely a local merchant, familiar with the area and its job opportunities. She is indirectly helpful, though she does not directly interact with Wu Yin beyond this mention. Her remark prompts Wu Yin to seek work, leading to the conflict with the foreman. She represents the practical advice available in a busy market setting.
