Lin Jingshu was still worried about Ma Xiaojie, and finally discussed with Principal Peng how to solve this problem.
"Uncle Ma, it's not a good idea to keep dragging it out like this. It's better to take him to the hospital so as not to waste the crucial time for treatment."
Principal Peng also had this idea.
There are many children in need in the school, and we will help as many as we can.
As a teacher, I can't bear to see children drop out of school early and experience the hardships of society too early.
It is said that children from poor families grow up early, and it is rare for Ma Xiaojie to be like this.
Lin Jingshu went to Principal Peng again, and after some persuasion, Grandpa Ma agreed to go to the hospital for treatment.
I don’t know how long he can live with his old bones, so don’t let his wife and children worry about him.
After examination at the hospital, it was discovered that Grandpa Ma had pneumonia, and the treatment had been delayed for too long, and the disease had already spread to other organs.
There are some other minor health problems, the most important of which is inflammation.
Knowing that the old man’s family was not well off, the doctor prescribed Chinese medicine.
"The herbs here are common in the home and are not expensive."
Hearing what the doctor said, Grandpa Ma burst into tears.
Lian Sheng agreed, as long as the price was not expensive, he would not cause trouble for his family.
The doctor looked at the whole family, young and old, and felt sorry for them, so he recommended that they go to the pharmacy.
The hospital's prescriptions require Chinese medicinal herbs, and if they can collect them, they can exchange them for money.
Ma Xiaojie: "Then I don't have to go out to sea, and I can still make money for my family."
Lin Jingshu smiled and said, "Yes, our island is rich in resources and has a suitable climate, which is suitable for the growth of Chinese medicinal herbs."
Ma Xiaojie's face flushed with excitement. In just a few minutes, he had already thought of his future plans.
The work points earned by his family in the brigade were used to ensure daily food and drink. In his spare time, he went to the mountains to look for medicinal herbs.
I can use the money to pay for my grandparents' medical treatment, buy candy for my younger brother, and maybe even pay my tuition.
Such a beautiful day makes the family rekindle their expectations for life.
On the way to send them home, Grandpa Ma expressed his gratitude to them over and over again.
After arriving home, Ma Xiaojie immediately prepared medicine for his grandfather.
There is a bayberry tree in front of the Ma family's door. There is nothing good in the house, and the bayberries are the only thing worth mentioning.
"Auntie, did you make this basket yourself?"
Lin Jingshu was attracted by the fresh style of the bamboo basket and the unique bamboo flowers, which looked small and exquisite.
Grandma Ma smiled and said, "I learned this from my elders. I made a living from this craft in the early years, but later..."
Later, private operation was not allowed, and people usually made it only for their own use.
Lin Jingshu thinks that this skill can be used to make a living.
The economic control on the island is not as strict as outside.
Grandma Ma could make some baskets to sell in her free time, but her eyesight was not good and she couldn’t get too tired.
"I'm not afraid of being tired."
Grandma Ma always felt that her basket weaving skills were nothing special and it would be embarrassing to sell them.
Some people have mentioned this before, but at that time the family was doing well and did not rely on this skill to support the family.
When he heard that it could be exchanged for money, Ma Xiaojie said that he could also learn it.
Even three-year-old Ma Xiaolong raised his hand, wanting to do his part for the family.
Seeing the smiles on their faces again, Lin Jingshu finally felt relieved.
Grandma Ma does what she says.
A few days later, Lin Jingshu saw the two brothers shouting hard in the market.
Grandma Ma was weaving while looking at the children with a smile on her face.
Among the crowd of adults, the shouts of the two children were particularly conspicuous.
Ma Xiaojie put the bamboo baskets on the stall and sorted them out neatly.
Bamboo baskets are not rare, but it is difficult to make one that looks exquisite.
Some family members who were out shopping with their children couldn't help but stop.
Ma Xiaojie acted like a small boss and patiently introduced the products.
As parents, the family members felt soft-hearted when they saw how well-behaved he was.
The basket is not expensive anyway, so just buy it to make the child happy.
Lin Jingshu also bought a fish basket to catch fish when she took Xiaobai out for a walk.
When Grandma Ma saw that it was her who came to buy things, she refused to take money no matter what.
Lin Jingshu naturally wouldn't take it for free, so she just threw the money down and ran away.
"Jingshu, why are you running?"
Lin Jingshu stopped when she heard Su Hongping's voice. She accidentally ran up to the front and did not stop even when she reached the family compound.
"Sister-in-law, I'm exercising."
Su Hongping didn't notice anything wrong and shared with her the good news she had just heard.
"I heard there's a movie showing in the auditorium. Do you want to go and see it?"
There is a large open space in front of the auditorium, outside the family compound.
The movie projectionist always chooses this location every time he comes. It is large and can accommodate many people, so it is more lively when everyone gathers together to watch.
See a movie?
Lin Jingshu thought of the last time she watched a movie with Gu Chengze in her hometown.
Suddenly she felt that she had been on the island for half a year and time had passed very quickly.
She nodded and said, “Okay.
The last time she watched a movie was indoors, she had never seen an open-air movie like this before.
"I'll call you when the time comes. Let's find a good spot in advance."
Su Hongping was very excited.
The front seats are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
The news of watching a movie quickly spread throughout the family compound, and both adults and children were excited.
Lin Jingshu also prepared some snacks to eat while watching the movie.
Popcorn is essential. Since there is no corn at home, Lin Jingshu goes to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy ready-made popcorn.
In addition to making popcorn, you also need to make roasted sweet potatoes, and you can also drink the wine brewed previously.
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