The vegetable garden and trees in front of the door were thriving after Qin Hanshu watered them several times with his spatial water. Even the chives on the slope had sprouted.

However, this also caused the weeds to grow exceptionally lush, increasing the workload of weeding.

Zhang Kangmei found it amazing; she hadn't even started composting yet, so how could it have grown so robustly?

Qin Hanshu quickly seized the opportunity to advise, "Since they're already growing so well, there's no need to fertilize them. Instead of wasting time composting, you might as well research biogas power generation."

Comrade Zhang Kangmei has been studying composting these past few days, and I don't know where she heard that biogas can be produced during the composting process, and that biogas can be used to generate electricity.

She immediately perked up and said she would research the technology of biogas power generation and provide electricity to Haowan Village.

Although Haowan Village has electricity, it frequently experiences power outages at night. Moreover, if Haowan Village could become self-sufficient in electricity, it would save energy for the country.

Comrade Zhang Kangmei, who was determined to contribute to the country, even went to the county bookstore to find a relevant book.

After listening to Qin Hanshu's words, she felt that they made a lot of sense. "You're right. I need to focus all my energy on researching power generation."

Qin Hanshu was relieved, as long as she stopped thinking about applying organic fertilizer to the vegetable garden.

On the other side, Gao Ming and Jin Bo, seeing the vegetable garden on the female educated youth's side, also began to cultivate a plot out of envy.

The seedlings I planted died overnight, so I came to ask Qin Hanshu and Zhang Kangmei for advice.

But Qin Hanshu couldn't explain it clearly. Fortunately, Zhang Kangmei had extensive theoretical knowledge and explained a lot to them. They tried it several times before they finally managed to get the vegetables to grow.

However, they were not as good-looking as Qin Hanshu and Zhang Kangmei, which made them suspect that Zhang Kangmei was hiding something, so they pestered her every day in an attempt to get the techniques out of her.

After staying in the cave for a few days, Qin Hanshu discovered some more problems.

For example, the cave dwellings have muddy floors and damp air; the ground inside is as muddy as if it had been wet by rain.

Also, the paper used to cover the windows is white. Although you can't see inside, light passes through, so you can't change clothes with the lights on at night, and it also affects your sleep.

If there's a problem, of course you should ask the team to solve it.

After lunch, there was a long lunch break. Qin Hanshu put on a straw hat and went out to find Secretary Zhou's house.

The Zhou family was one of the wealthiest families in Haowan Village, not because Zhou Chang'an was the village secretary, but because both of his sons were successful.

Zhou Chang'an originally had three sons. The eldest son, Zhou Weiwen, drowned while bathing in the river at the age of fourteen. The remaining two sons were Zhou Weili and Zhou Weiguang, and a young daughter, Zhou Ruilan.

Every child in the Zhou family had to go to school when they reached the appropriate age.

Zhou Weili was admitted to a vocational school. After graduation, he worked at the county labor union. Later, when the Revolutionary Committee was established, he went to work there and is now the deputy director of the Revolutionary Committee.

Zhou Weiguang joined the army after graduating from high school. I heard that he had already become an officer in the army and had a very bright future.

The youngest daughter, Zhou Ruilan, is a bit slow-witted and only completed junior high school. She now lives with her parents, waiting to be arranged to marry.

Zhou Weili and Zhou Weiguang were among the most promising young men in Haowan Village, so it was only natural that the Zhou family was well-off.

The Zhou family's five brick and tile houses were built on a fairly large flat area, neither too high nor too low, located in the center of Haowan Village.

The team headquarters was located at the entrance of the village, and the educated youth settlement was about the same. It took about ten minutes to get to the Zhou family's place.

Outside the five brick and tile houses, there was a mud wall surrounding the courtyard. The gate was located in the southwest corner of the wall, and a pair of iron rings were nailed to the wooden gate.

The door was open, but Qin Hanshu still stepped forward and knocked on the iron ring, calling out loudly, "Is the Party Secretary home?"

Immediately, Qin Hanshu heard a series of footsteps.

A short while later, a girl with two long braids came out of the main room.

Qin Hanshu's first impression was that this girl had really big, bright, and sparkling eyes.

The sparkle in her eyes gave her otherwise plain features a dazzling radiance.

She is a very healthy and beautiful girl.

"You look unfamiliar. Are you one of the new educated youth who arrived this time?" The girl blinked and looked at Qin Hanshu curiously.

Qin Hanshu nodded and said, "Yes, my name is Qin Hanshu. Are you Secretary Zhou's youngest daughter?"

"You are Qin..." The girl's expression instantly turned strange, and her eyes widened even more.

After a long pause, the girl said, "I am Zhou Chang'an's daughter. My name is Zhou Ruilan, and my nickname is Orchid. Um... my father is taking a nap. Please wait while I go and wake him."

Qin Hanshu quickly replied, "Is it convenient? I'm fine later."

"Convenient, convenient!" the girl shouted as she ran into the house, "Dad, Dad, Little Qin, the educated youth, is here to see you—"

At this moment, a slightly plump woman came out of a room in the east wing. She looked very much like Zhou Ruilan and was probably Secretary Zhou's wife.

"Hello, ma'am, I'm Qin Hanshu, a new educated youth."

Qin Hanshu stood upright, her hands slightly folded in front of her abdomen, her posture generous and relaxed, her voice clear and crisp, her eyes bright and clear.

She stood there like a flower.

Zhao Chunmiao looked him over, her eyes filled with an unusual eagerness.

Qin Hanshu felt that the Zhou family was a bit strange. She was puzzled, but she didn't show it on her face and stood quietly waiting.

Zhao Chunmiao finally came to her senses and hurriedly called out to Qin Hanshu, "Little Qin, come inside quickly! It's hot outside. Come in and sit down. I'll cut you a watermelon!"

Qin Hanshu quickly stopped Zhao Chunmiao, "Auntie, don't bother, I need to talk to the Party Secretary and then I'll leave."

Zhao Chunmiao pulled Qin Hanshu into the main room and sat her down, scolding, "Why are you being so polite? It's so hot, have a piece of watermelon to cool down!"

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