Working in villages is quite different, as Xiao Fu says, he must learn more about local customs. He would turn to seniors in the village committee for advice when he meets intractable issues or has a new idea.
At the courtyard of the village committee's head Song Wenzhang, Xiao Fu discuses his new idea of contacting an employment agency in the county, so that more villagers can get reemployed.
Xiao Fu says working in the village is not simply a job for him, but a career to develop.
"I like working in the village. I was born and grew up in village, so it's easy for me to communicate with them. I have decided to take it as my career. I think rural areas provide college graduate with a lot of opportunities to grow and thrive."
Since 2005, Chinese government has been encouraging graduates to work in villages of 28 provinces and regions, in hope of improving rural administration, as well as to create more jobs for graduates.
A deputy of China's top legislature, Yang Ming calls on preferential policies by the government to encourage college graduates settling in rural areas.
"We currently have 2.6 million university graduates. Hundreds of them failed to settle on a job upon graduation. Rural areas provide a wide range of opportunities. But many of them don't want to start their career in those areas. So our government should bring forward some privilege policies to encourage college graduate to work in rural areas. Those who have made great contribution on their job should enjoy the same welfare as public servant."
By the end of last October, 78,000 college graduates had been appointed as village officials in those provinces and regions.
Editor: Dong Jirong
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