Fast-forward to the era of cannon fodder

"What kind of work?"

Ma Xiangdong asked impatiently.

The team leader: "Shepherding cattle. Shepherding cattle for three hours every morning and afternoon."

The job of herding cattle in the Qinghe Village Production Team has always been done by the third uncle of the Ma family. However, he is old and his legs and feet cannot keep up. Especially since he has to go out in the rain or thunder, and has no rest for the whole day, the third uncle's health cannot bear it, so recently his grandson Maomao has been herding cattle for him.

School has started now and Maomao has to go to school, so he has no time to herd cattle.

These two days, it was my third uncle's son Ma Wu who went to herd the cattle. However, the work points for herding cattle were low. Ma Wu only earned ten work points a day, but the people in the Ma family were unwilling to do so.

These two days, the team leader has been thinking about whether to find someone else to take over this job.

This is also like sleepiness meeting a pillow.

Coincidentally, the captain also wanted to help Ma Xiangdong.

After all, he lost a leg while defending his country. A hero like him will be taken care of by all the villagers no matter which village he is in.

Therefore, the team leader decided to give the easy job of herding cattle to Ma Xiangdong.

Ma Xiangdong also felt that given his current situation, it would be a good idea to herd cattle.

Although he has to go out regardless of wind or rain, which is a bit inconvenient for a disabled person, it is better than staying at home like a waste.

Ma Xiangdong agreed immediately.

So the captain took Ma Xiangdong and Yuanchun to visit his third uncle's house.

When the Third Uncle learned that it was Ma Xiangdong who was going to take over his job, he was very happy. He took Ma Xiangdong's hand and told him, "Xiangdong, those two cows are the biggest assets of our production team. You must take good care of them and treat them like your own children. Don't let them get thin."

"Uncle San, please rest assured. I will definitely raise the two cows strong and healthy."

So Ma Xiangdong became a cowherd.

However, when the weather was good, Ma Xiangdong would go to herd the cattle, but on rainy days, the road up the mountain was slippery, and Yuanchun was worried about Ma Xiangdong going out, so she would drive Ma Laoer to herd the cattle for him.

Seeing that Ma Xiangdong couldn't stay idle at home, Yuanchun went up the mountain to cut a lot of bamboo, and then spent 20 yuan to buy a set of bamboo knives. She taught Ma Xiangdong how to make some bamboo baskets, bamboo mats, dustpans, bamboo chairs, bamboo stools, bamboo cabinets...

Yuanchun taught him how to make all daily necessities that could be woven from bamboo.

Yuanchun also gave him a picture album of bamboo products, allowing him to learn and study on his own.

Ma Xiangdong was clever and learned quickly. Before long, he could make bamboo stools, dustpans, and bamboo mats by himself...

As a result, there are more and more bamboo products in the house.

The villagers who often visit the Ma family are willing to spend money to buy the bamboo products made by Ma Xiangdong because they see that they are of good quality.

Therefore, Ma Xiangdong can earn more than ten yuan every month with this skill.

Ever since he could make money from bamboo products, Ma Xiangdong smiled more often, talked more, and took the initiative to discuss with Yuanchun the methods of making bamboo products.

The conversations between mother and son gradually increased.

The relationship between mother and son is also deepening.

Since the bamboo from the mountains was free, bamboo products were sold cheaply. Most of the bamboo products made by Ma Xiangdong were sold to villagers, and a small portion was sold to educated youth who came to the countryside.

Many people in the village saw that Ma Xiangdong could make money by weaving bamboo products, and they also wanted to learn this craft.

But when they actually went to the mountains to cut bamboo and started making them themselves, they found that making bamboo products was not as simple as it looked, but was very complicated.

So, those who also wanted to learn how to make bamboo products and make money gave up.

Ma Laoer also wanted to learn this craft, but he lacked patience. After learning for a few days, he cut his hands a lot and gave up. Wang Cui was so angry that she grabbed his ear and scolded him harshly.