1970s Military Marriage: She Had Three Kids After the Wedding

Su Wan, a thirty-two-year-old nurse from 2068, dies after being struck by a falling flowerpot during a late-night shift. Upon waking, she discovers she has transmigrated into the body of an eighteen-year-old girl with the same name in the year 1971. The original Su Wan was an outcast in a remote northwestern village, known for her fiery temper and desperate pursuit of Lin Feng, a manipulative educated youth. The new Su Wan finds herself in a compromising position, having spent the previous night with Xiao Muting, a disciplined military officer assigned to help develop local agriculture. The situation is exacerbated when Lin Feng and Liu Chunmei, the village chief’s daughter, burst into the woodshed to expose the couple, intending to ruin Su Wan’s reputation and sabotage Xiao Muting’s career.

Instead of crumbling under the pressure, Su Wan quickly adapts, using her modern knowledge and sharp wit to turn the tables. She publicly declares that Captain Xiao is her type and accepts his sudden marriage proposal, which he makes to take responsibility for what occurred. This strategic move secures her immediate protection and elevates her status in the village. Xiao Muting, initially viewing the marriage as a duty, is surprised by Su Wan’s competence and resilience. He learns that the original owner was not the vicious woman rumors suggested, but rather a victim of bullying who protected her mentally ill aunt, Shagu, from harassment.

The couple’s relationship develops as they navigate the harsh realities of rural life in the 1970s. Su Wan cleans their dilapidated home and prepares a meal featuring wild vegetables and fish she caught, introducing Xiao Muting to flavors unknown in the region. Meanwhile, various antagonists plot against them. Lin Feng and his cousin Su Feng attempt to claim the betrothal gifts Xiao Muting gave Su Wan, while Village Chief Liu and his family spread rumors about Su Wan’s grandmother, who was accused of being a landlord’s daughter. These rumors threaten Xiao Muting’s political standing and future in the military.

Despite the hostility from relatives and villagers, Su Wan stands her ground. She confronts her abusive relatives, physically defending herself and her aunt against attacks. She also uncovers the truth about her grandmother’s past, revealing that the family suffered due to false accusations rather than actual crimes. Xiao Muting, committed to Su Wan, chooses to trust her story and dismisses the slander. As they prepare for their wedding, Su Wan begins to explore her new environment, discovering valuable resources like Hetian jade in the river, hinting at her potential to improve their livelihood. The story follows their journey as they build a life together, facing external threats while gradually deepening their mutual respect and affection.