Jinghan had nothing much to do that day, so she decided to take a walk in the ginseng field. It just so happened that she wandered into the section scheduled to be harvested this year, an area under strict watch. Carelessness could lead to losing ginseng plants, which would result in having to pay compensation.
Underneath the wooden shed lay a sea of vibrant green leaves. The ginseng had reached its peak growth. In the best spots, they could grow over 10 feet tall, with purple-black stems and six palmate compound leaves sprouting in whorls. The thriving vitality of the ginseng in front of her brought great joy to Jinghan. With such promising signs, it looked like a bountiful harvest was in store this year.
