The other members also nodded, expressing their agreement with Zhou Ziwen and Uncle Niu's opinions.
The educated youth fell silent. When they built the house, they did so because this place was relatively flat and close to the educated youth compound, so it would be convenient for them to visit each other in the future. They had never really considered whether this place was suitable.
After all, they didn't know how to build a house, and they started construction hastily based on their enthusiasm and desire to improve their living conditions.
Now after listening to Zhou Ziwen and Uncle Niu, they realized their recklessness.
Chen Youqing frowned and said with some annoyance, "It seems that we were too careless. We only thought about building a house and ignored such an important issue."
"If the house is really built here, it will be terrible if water enters the house when it rains. And if the foundation is unstable, the house may even be in danger."
Liu Wei also sighed: "Yes, thanks to you, Ziwen, for reminding us, otherwise we would have made a big mistake."
Several other educated youth also echoed this, their faces filled with a mixture of self-blame and relief.
Zhou Ziwen comforted him, "Don't worry too much, there's still time to solve the problem if you discover it now."
"Building a house does require a lot of consideration. Not only does one have to consider the terrain and soil quality, but also factors like lighting and ventilation."
"If you have any questions in the future, you can ask the elders in the village. They are experienced and can definitely give you a lot of useful advice."
"Ziwen, since you can see that this place is not suitable for building a house, can you help us choose a place?"
Chen Youqing asked expectantly.
Although they had not been in Dabazi Village for long, they knew Zhou Ziwen's abilities.
Whether it is breeding and planting in the village, or manufacturing crushers, Zhou Ziwen has demonstrated excellent abilities, so they are full of trust in Zhou Ziwen.
Zhou Ziwen looked at Chen Youqing's expectant eyes, smiled and nodded, and said, "Okay, let's go and take a look now."
As he spoke, he held little Yueyue in his arms and took the educated youth to check around the educated youth compound.
The production team had a rule that when educated youth built houses, they had to build them near the educated youth compound so that it would be easier to manage them.
The production team had a rule that the educated youth had to build their houses near the educated youth compound to facilitate management. So Zhou Ziwen carefully searched for a suitable plot of land around the educated youth compound.
They first came to an open space not far to the east of the Youth League Courtyard. The terrain here was relatively high and there were several big trees around it, which could provide some shade in the summer.
Zhou Ziwen squatted down, gently brushed away the loose soil on the surface with his hands, checked the soil underneath, and said, "The terrain of this land is good, drainage shouldn't be a problem."
"The soil looks solid and suitable for laying foundations. The lighting here is also good. The morning sun can shine directly in, making the house very bright."
The educated youths gathered around to observe. Chen Youqing also squatted down like Zhou Ziwen, carefully examining the land. He said, "It does look okay, but it's a little far from the educated youth compound. Is it inconvenient?"
Zhou Ziwen stood up and pointed to a small path not far away. "There's a small path that goes directly from here to the Youth League House. It's not too far. And if it's a little further away, you can have some relatively independent space and it won't be too noisy."
In fact, Zhou Ziwen was eager to stay away from the Youth League Institute.
But when I first came to the countryside, I didn’t know anything, so I chose a place with nice scenery.
Unexpectedly, the place that Zhou Ziwen chose by accident was quite good even from his current perspective.
In addition, he made some minor arrangements, which made the feng shui of his house very good.
This also made his life smoother. Whether it was the family's breeding and planting business or the health of his family, everything was developing in a good direction.
Then they came to a piece of land south of the Youth League compound, which was adjacent to a small forest and had fresh air and a very quiet environment.
Zhou Ziwen said: "The advantage of this land is that it has a good environment, fresh air, and it's not too hot in the summer. However, because it is close to the woods, we may need to pay attention to issues such as insect control and ant control.
Regarding the foundation, we also need to deal with the impact of tree roots, but overall, it still has great potential.”
Liu Wei frowned and said, "Will it be troublesome to prevent insects and ants? We don't really understand these things."
Zhou Ziwen smiled and comforted him, "As long as we take some preventative measures when building a house, such as sprinkling some insect repellent powder around the foundation and using insect-resistant and ant-resistant wood, we can effectively avoid these problems."
"And this forest is actually a resource. We can collect some branches for firewood in the future."
After hearing Zhou Ziwen's words, the educated youth began to discuss in a low voice.
Little Yueyue looked at everyone curiously in Zhou Ziwen's arms, waving her little hands from time to time, as if expressing her own opinions.
After a while, Chen Youqing said, "Ziwen, these two plots of land each have their own characteristics. We are still a little confused. Which one do you think is more suitable?"
Zhou Ziwen thought for a moment, then said seriously, "If it were me, I'd probably prefer the plot of land to the east. Although it's a little further from the Youth League compound, it's on higher ground, has good drainage, and firm soil—all important factors to consider when building a house. Furthermore, the independent space is more suitable for living, ensuring a certain degree of privacy and quiet."
"Of course, the land in the south is quiet and has fresh air, making it a good choice. But there are more factors to consider, such as insect and ant control and tree root treatment. If you're willing to spend more time dealing with these issues, this is also a good place."
After listening to Zhou Ziwen's analysis, the educated youth began to seriously weigh the pros and cons of the two locations.
They sat in a circle, discussing their opinions and ideas in low voices.
After a heated discussion, the opinions of the educated youth gradually converged.
Chen Youqing spoke on behalf of everyone: "Ziwen, we have discussed and decided to choose the land on the east side.
Although the land in the south has a good environment, considering the actual operation and possible problems that may be encountered later, we feel that the land in the east is more suitable for our current situation."
Zhou Ziwen nodded in understanding: "Okay, then you can plan the layout and style of the house."
"By the way, be sure to pay attention to safety when building a house. If you need any help, just let me know. The villagers will be happy to help."
Liu Wei smiled and said, "Ziwen, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, we would still be working in the wrong place and would definitely run into a lot of trouble in the future. You've helped us a lot!"
The other educated youth also thanked Zhou Ziwen. Zhou Ziwen smiled and waved his hand: "We are all from the same village. It is only natural for us to help each other. I hope your house will be completed soon. Then I will come to celebrate your move."
Afterwards, the educated youth began to prepare for the construction of houses on the eastern plot with great anticipation. (End of this chapter)
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