On one side, it's surrounded by the sea, with beautiful scenery and a pleasant climate. Unfortunately, it's enclosed on three sides by mountains, a ring of nine mountain peaks that have made it a place of poverty and isolation.,Zheng Xiu-lan, unwilling to follow her parents' arrangements, made a bet with her family. Within a year, if she couldn't get Yuehai Village's economy going, she would comply with their wishes and agree to an arranged marriage.,The three hottest days of the year are right now. It's stifling without a working fan, and Zheng Xiulan, wearing a sleeveless top, is sweating profusely. Her clothes are already soaked through with perspiration.。