The fields were planted extensively with cotton that had already grown to knee height.
The household responsibility system had been in place for nearly ten years, and rural families no longer lacked for food. However, relying solely on farming, sources of economic income remained very limited. While everyone had plenty to eat and drink, disposable cash in hand was hard to come by. Consequently, strongly promoted by national and local government departments, cotton began to be widely cultivated as a cash crop across most areas of Jiaonan Province. Every year, it yielded a substantial profit to support a family's living expenses.
Looking at the vast expanses of cotton outside the window, Xiao Weiguo calculated silently in his mind.
Chapter 150