1950s: After Joining the Army, I Became the Female Lead Through Scientific Research

Meng Suisui, a successful restaurant owner from 2024, finds herself soul-traveling into the body of an eighteen-year-old woman in the early 1950s. The original owner was a pampered, overweight daughter of a war hero, known for her gluttony and lack of independence. Meng Suisui lands on her wedding day to Qin Junying, a regiment commander serving in the remote Anxi Production and Construction Corps. The marriage was arranged secretly by their families without the groom’s knowledge. On her wedding night, her ex-boyfriend Liu Zhou sneaks into her bridal chamber, attempting to rekindle a romance, but Meng Suisui repels him by exposing his poor physical fitness through a mysterious system interface that only she can see.

Upon arrival, Meng Suisui discovers she has awakened the Good Fortune Military Wife System. This system requires her to bind with a military man to earn points, which can be used to purchase beauty products, health aids, and advanced technologies. Her immediate goal is to slim down, improve her appearance, and secure a bond with her nominal husband, Qin Junying. However, she faces immediate hostility from her new in-laws. Qin Junlan, the groom’s younger sister, despises Meng Suisui for being ugly, fat, and unworthy of her admired brother. The family matriarch, Wang Xiujuan, is shrewd and calculating, having arranged the marriage solely for the political connections and dowry provided by Meng Suisui’s mother, Zhao Weiling.

Meng Suisui’s mother, Zhao Weiling, is a formidable widow and former soldier who dotes on her daughter. When the Qin family attempts to bully Meng Suisui on her first day, Zhao Weiling intervenes violently, slapping Qin Junlan and asserting that her daughter will accompany the army to Anxi. This decision shocks everyone, as Anxi is a harsh, remote frontier. Meng Suisui sees this as an opportunity to activate the system and transform her life. She packs her dowry, which includes significant wealth and ration coupons, and prepares to leave immediately.

Before departing, Meng Suisui visits her childhood neighbor and so-called best friend, Su He. Su He is married to Qin Ke, another officer in the Anxi Corps, but her life is miserable under the abuse of her malicious, little-footed mother-in-law. Meng Suisui detects that Su He is a reincarnated individual filled with resentment, which triggers point earnings for her system. Su He, aware that Meng Suisui is also going to Anxi, panics. Fearing that Meng Suisui will steal the affection of Qin Junying, whom she desires, Su He flees ahead of schedule to secure her position. Meng Suisui realizes she must chase Su He to maintain her advantage and gather information about her future husband.

The journey to Anxi is long and arduous, taking potentially ten days or more by bus and foot. Meng Suisui travels with her mother, who supports her daughter’s determination to change. Along the way, Meng Suisui begins using system products to improve her skin and start a weight loss regimen. She also plans to use her knowledge of future agricultural and industrial technologies to gain status in the military community. The core conflict revolves around Meng Suisui’s struggle to adapt to the harsh 1950s environment while outmaneuvering rivals like Su He and her hostile in-laws. She must navigate the complex social hierarchy of the military compound, win over her unknown husband, and survive the political intrigues of the era, all while leveraging her system to achieve personal transformation and security.