In the countryside, there's nothing but space.

It's relatively easy for villagers to get a plot of land for building a house.

Once the family has separated, for example, if Gu Changbai applies for a plot of land, the production brigade can approve it for him.

Fifteen square meters is indeed quite large in towns and cities. For example, in Beijing, many large families are crammed into a room that is only twenty or thirty square meters.

The level of crowding was unimaginable in the countryside.

The room was like a pigeon coop, even smaller than those so-called "snail dwellings."

Those who did not experience this era cannot imagine such a situation.

It was even more noticeable and intense than the level of crowding that Hong Kong experienced in later years.

Gu Yunyang spoke with Hao Jianshe, who then asked, "Are you confident?"

Gu Yunyang chuckled: "Yes. Although this is my first time conducting an experiment, I have read similar books before and know those techniques."

In addition to the firewood I got from the agricultural machinery factory, I also planted shiitake mushrooms.

Actually, growing mushrooms is simply about using a nutrient-rich substrate and then planting mycelium; that's the key to growing fungi.

Mushrooms do not need sunlight; they use mycelium to break down nutrients to provide what they need for growth.

After talking for a while, Hao Jianshe also wanted to visit the Hongqi Brigade: "Then I'll go to the Hongqi Brigade and see for myself."

This is yet another achievement.

At that time, won't the Red Flag Brigade start to develop?

Even without land, you can still develop various side businesses.

The sugar workshop was already up and running, earning a little over fifty yuan a day, which seemed a bit low for a group.

But over a year, that amount of money adds up to quite a bit.

That's 20,000 yuan a year, 365 days a year.

This is no small sum.

The effects can be seen in pigsties and cowsheds, but the actual benefits will have to wait until the end of the year.

That won't be long, maybe just a few months.

Gu Yunyang nodded: "Secretary Hao, then you can come in eight or nine days. By then, the first batch will be almost fully grown and ready to be harvested."

However, I need to go to the city center tomorrow.

"Hmm? What are you going to the city for?"

"It's said that a group of criminals have moved here from next door. So the city wants me to go over and draw a map."

Gu Yunyang's words surprised Hao Jianshe.

He also knew that Gu Yunyang was working as a consultant at the police station.

Gu Yunyang also drew up many diagrams for the police station, which helped them catch the suspects.

This time is no different.

But Hao Jianshe was also worried that the people who had fled might come to Baishi Commune.

At that time, it would pose a danger to Baishi Commune, or even cause something irreparable.

That would be troublesome.

"I understand, go ahead. Anyway, the commune is quite busy these days. In eight or nine days, I'll take a few people to Hongqi Brigade to take a look. If this mushroom thing works out, Hongqi Brigade's title as an advanced brigade this year will be secure."

Hao Jianshe's words also hinted at something.

Gu Yunyang didn't expect Hao Jianshe to reveal this on his own initiative.

In fact, this is practically an explicit statement.

Hao Jianshe looked at Gu Yunyang, who was completely bewildered, and laughed, "I wouldn't say I'm favoring you. In fact, your Red Flag Brigade has done a really good job this year."

You also received the title of one of the top ten outstanding youths twice.

This year's title of Outstanding Brigade Cadre will definitely be yours.

In addition, if there is any good news from your pigsty at the end of the year.

This advanced brigade, needless to say, will be designated as the Red Flag Brigade at the commune's cadre meeting.

Besides, you've helped me a lot since you arrived, so I'll definitely side with you.