1970s: The Charming Pregnant Beauty Tames the Bigshot

Gu Yunsheng finds herself transmigrated into the body of a villainous wife in a 1970s-era novel titled "The Spoiled Villainous Wife in the Seventies." The original owner of this body had been arrogant, selfish, and abusive toward her husband, Huo Chengxuan, and his family. Upon waking in a compromising position after a night of passion, Gu Yunsheng realizes she is pregnant and that the Huo family is on the verge of ruin. In the original story, the family is sent to the countryside, the original wife divorces Huo Chengxuan, and she eventually dies in disgrace after being sold to a fool. Determined to avoid this tragic fate, Gu Yunsheng decides to change her behavior completely. She refuses to divorce and claims she wishes to stay with her husband and child, shocking the Huo family who expected her to abandon them in their time of need.

The Huo family, led by the stern patriarch Huo Zhenguo and the gentle Huo mother, is skeptical of Gu Yunsheng’s sudden change. Wan’er, Huo Chengxuan’s younger sister, remains hostile, believing Gu Yunsheng is plotting to steal the family’s remaining assets. However, Gu Yunsheng uses her knowledge of the plot and her culinary skills to win over the family. She cooks delicious meals like shrimp wontons and braised pork, contrasting sharply with the poor food the family has been eating. Her actions gradually soften Huo Zhenguo and Huo’s mother, who begin to hope that she might truly be changing for the better. Huo Chengxuan remains guarded, unsure if her transformation is genuine or another scheme, but he agrees to let her accompany them to the countryside.

Before leaving, Gu Yunsheng returns to her birth family to reclaim what is hers. She confronts her adoptive father, Gu Detao, and stepmother, Yu Manman, demanding the return of her salary and the jade pendant that belonged to her biological mother. She also exposes the secret that Yu Manman is not her biological mother and threatens to reveal scandalous gossip to her father’s employer if they do not comply. Fearing for his promotion, Gu Detao hands over three thousand yuan and the gold jewelry. Gu Yunsheng retrieves the jade pendant, which turns out to be a magical artifact containing a shopping mall and a spirit spring. By applying her blood to the pendant, she gains access to this space, which provides her with modern supplies and healing water, ensuring she and her family will not suffer from scarcity in the countryside.

The family travels by train to the Qianjin Brigade in the far northeast. During the journey, Gu Yunsheng deals with rude passengers and uses the spirit spring water to protect her family from illness. Upon arrival, they are assigned rooms in the Educated Youth Point alongside two other families. The conditions are basic, with only three rooms available and no private kitchens. Despite the harsh environment, Gu Yunsheng remains calm and resourceful. She inspects their living quarters and plans to build a kitchen once they settle. The other families, particularly the Chu and Wang families, look down on the Huos, viewing them as delicate city dwellers who cannot handle rural labor. However, Gu Yunsheng is prepared for the challenges ahead, relying on her cooking skills and the resources from her magical pendant to maintain her family’s well-being.

As the Huo family settles into their new life, Gu Yunsheng continues to navigate the complex social dynamics of the countryside. She maintains a facade of obedience and gentleness to avoid suspicion while secretly using her advantages to improve their living conditions. Her relationship with Huo Chengxuan slowly evolves as he observes her genuine efforts to care for the family. Although he still harbors doubts, he begins to appreciate her contributions, such as cooking and managing the household. The story sets the stage for Gu Yunsheng to rebuild the Huo family’s fortunes in the countryside, using her knowledge of the future and her magical pendant to overcome the hardships of the era.