Reborn in 1981, the first to get rich start with dairy cows.

The scenery of the production team wasn't exactly beautiful, but Shen Dong didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

He picked up a straw and started swaying it when he saw a group of people gathered at the edge of the pasture. On a whim, he went over to them.

As a collective production team, the pasture raised cattle, sheep, chickens, and pigs, which were all means of production and one of the sources of income for the production team.

Suddenly, the crowd parted to make way, and a man wearing a light gray cloth jacket and glasses walked out; he looked like an intellectual.

The production team's old leader, Li Shangen, was closely following beside him, his brows furrowed and muttering to himself.

The intellectual stopped, said a few words, and then turned and left.

Li Shangen looked troubled but followed.

Shen Dong was too far away to hear their conversation, so he quickened his pace and walked over.

"I told you, we shouldn't have wasted this money. We came all this way and did nothing, just got 5 yuan for nothing."

"Exactly, it would be better to just kill it and get some meat. My family hasn't had meat in ages..."

"Dongwa, I heard you got into a fight with Aihui's two kids today? Who won?"

Small groups of people were discussing the sick cow in hushed tones. When they saw Shen Dong coming over, they laughed and joked with him.

Shen Dong smiled and scratched his head. "It's nothing! Uncle Cai, what's going on?" He pointed to the departing captain and his group.

"Look," Uncle Cai said, turning halfway towards the cowshed, "do you see that cow lying there?"

Shen Dong followed his words and looked over.

A thin cow lay on the ground, with straw under its body, and redness and swelling could be vaguely seen on its hind legs.

"He's been sick for half a month, there's no hope for him." Uncle Cai said with a regretful expression.

Shen Dong nodded, remembering that there was a cow that he had looked at three times but couldn't decide on. He recalled that it was eventually slaughtered and the beef was divided up.

If I bought it and even cured it, wouldn't that be...?

Thinking about it, he approached the cowshed, turned over, and jumped inside.

He stepped forward, first examined the inflamed area, then touched Xiaohua's breast, and immediately understood the situation.

I quickly found the information I needed in my mind.

After carefully examining Xiaohua's eyes, mouth, and nose again, and confirming that there were no other complications, I felt relieved.

I was just thinking about where the road was, and now I have it.

He turned and jumped out of the cowshed, brushing the bits of grass off his hands.

"Uncle Cai, when is Grandpa coming back?" Shen Dong looked around but couldn't find Li Shangen.

Li Shangen's grandson is named Li Hu, who is a good friend of Shen Dong. So even though they are not related by blood, Shen Dong still calls Li Shangen his great-grandfather.

"He'll be back soon, right? He doesn't need to personally escort him." Taking it as a casual question, Uncle Cai started chatting with the people around him again.

The topic always revolved around that sick cow.

Shen Dong's ears were ringing, and he shook his head helplessly.

But the discussions that were constantly taking place only focused on immediate benefits, which made him feel more confident.

A short while later, Li Shangen returned, his face still looking extremely pale.

As soon as I walked over, I was surrounded by everyone.

"Captain, what should we do with this cow?"

"Yes, don't hesitate, let's kill it. Everyone can share some meat. My son has been craving it for ages."

Li Shangen frowned and waved his hand, "Shut up! Do you think you can just kill a cow like that? You need to have a meeting to discuss it and get approval from the county!"

"What can we do then? We can't just leave it to die!"

Li Shangen was also a little irritated and didn't know what to do for a moment.

The atmosphere suddenly turned cold.

Shen Dong silently considered his words for a moment, then took two steps forward.

"Grandpa, I have an idea."

All eyes turned to Shen Dong in surprise. Li Shangen was also taken aback: "Dongwa, what's on your mind? Tell me."

"How about you sell Xiaohua to me at a discount?" Shen Dong's voice was not loud, but it was firm and resolute.

"Huh? What did you say?" Li Shangen thought he had misheard and took two steps forward. "Dongwa, did you get stupid from being hit by a brick? Why did you buy this sick cow?"

"Exactly! Kids don't know what's important; they don't realize that buying a sick cow is useless!"

"Your mother just passed away, you should save the money and live a good life with your sister."

The scene erupted in chaos, with everyone offering their advice. Although some of their tones sounded a bit harsh, he could still tell they were genuinely concerned.

Even Uncle Cai, who had just been discussing slaughtering the cow, tugged at Shen Dong's arm: "Dongwa, don't be impulsive."

Uncle Cai's full name is Li Youcai, and he is the biological father of his childhood friend Li Hu.

He used to have a good relationship with Shen Dong's biological father, Shi Xiaohai, and often came to his house for drinks.

However, three years ago, Shi Xiao went abroad and never returned, abandoning her entire family. Li Youcai felt embarrassed to come to their home.

However, even after Shen Fang's passing, she still takes care of the siblings for the next two months.

Shen Dong was quite confident, but he still looked flustered. He said loudly, "Grandpa, I'm not confused."

"I just thought Xiaohua was very cute, and it would be a shame to kill her. I'll just try my luck. If she can be cured, great; if not... then the money for buying the cow will be a thank you to the team for taking care of my brother and me."

"Try it? No way!" Li Shangen said sternly. "What can a teenager possibly learn from trying?"

Everyone burst into laughter, thinking Shen Dong was joking.

Someone joked, "Why don't we let him give it a try? Anyway, if he can't cure it, he'll be the one who suffers. We can just watch the show."

"Who? Who said that?" Li Shangen retorted angrily, his neck stiff. "All you do all day long is engage in shameless acts!"

Why don't you buy it?

Shen Dong knew that his great-grandfather was concerned about him, but this cow was the first step in his plan, and he was determined to get it.

"Grandpa, listen to me, I'm serious."

"As the team leader, think about it. If I spend 100 yuan to buy this sick cow, the team will save on treatment costs, medical expenses, and feed costs."

"Moreover, with this 100 yuan, the team can buy new production materials, and also replace hoes, sickles, and the like."

Shen Dong's idea was to remove his status as an elder and look at the matter from the perspective of the team leader, so that Li Shangen would have no choice but to accept it.

After he finished speaking, he glanced at the crowd, and many people were clearly persuaded.

She then stopped her uncle Shen Weiguo from speaking with a look, nodded to him, and reassured him.

"This is the most advantageous way to handle things for the team no matter what."

Li Shangen was silent for a moment, then sighed: "Since Dongwa insists on buying it, but the cow belongs to the brigade after all, let's hold a meeting to vote on it."

Shen Weiguo pushed through the crowd, but before he could speak, Shen Dong interrupted him, saying, "Uncle, trust me, I know what I'm doing."

There are only him and his sister at home now, and this 100 yuan is almost all of their savings, so his uncle is definitely worried.

Shen Weiguo moved his lips, but didn't say anything.

Soon, everyone in the Hongqi Production Team learned about the meeting through the loudspeaker, and before long, the team headquarters courtyard was packed with people.

Li Shangen repeated Shen Dong's words, having already accepted Shen Dong's explanation in his mind, so his repetition showed a clear bias.

When everyone heard about the 100 yuan, their first reaction was that they could split the money. Although there were some doubts and setbacks along the way, Shen Dong still achieved his goal.

After pressing her fingerprint on the agreement, Xiaohua finally belonged to Shen Dong.

Only at this moment did he feel relieved.

The idea of ​​buying cattle came at just the right time.

After deciding to establish a connection with the commune's dairy factory, he was looking for an opportunity.

There's a classic line from a movie: What's the most valuable thing in the 21st century? Talent!

The same applies now!

Only when you demonstrate your abilities and show your uniqueness will you gain recognition.

And that's what Shen Dong is going to do.

He wants to become that extraordinary talent!