70s Delicate Wife is Too Flirtatious, the Rough Country Man Blushes

Professor Su Niannian, a renowned physician in Beijing, passes away in 2024 after spending thirty-seven years mourning her husband, Gu Nan, who died of stomach cancer in 1990. Her final moments are filled with regret for the life she could not fully share with him. Upon reopening her eyes, she finds herself reborn in 1976, at the age of sixteen, just as her abusive stepmother, Tao Chunhua, is forcing her to take her half-brother’s place in the Down to the Countryside movement. In her previous life, Su Niannian had endured years of torment in Kaoshan Village, where she was deceived by educated youths Lu Xingguang and Huang Yingying, had her university acceptance letter stolen, and was imprisoned and assaulted by a thug hired by her stepmother. She had only found solace in Gu Nan, a kind man who helped her recover from her trauma, but their happiness was cut short by his illness. Now, armed with memories of the future and her medical knowledge, Su Niannian is determined to change her fate and save Gu Nan.

Confronting Tao Chunhua and her indifferent father, Su Heping, Su Niannian refuses to passively accept her fate. She exposes the bruises and scars left by her stepmother’s beatings, threatening to report the abuse to the authorities. Fearing the loss of her reputation and job, Tao Chunhua agrees to let Su Niannian go to the countryside in exchange for one hundred yuan and a signed severance agreement, effectively cutting all familial ties. Su Niannian sells her coveted position at the state-owned garment factory for two hundred and ten yuan, securing the funds she will need for her new life. Before departing, she discovers that the jade wedding rings Gu Nan gave her in her past life have traveled with her through time. When she puts one on, she is transported into a spiritual spring space—a secret dimension where time stands still, water has healing properties, and soil is incredibly fertile. This discovery gives her a significant advantage, as she can store supplies, preserve food, and use the restorative water to ensure her own health and, eventually, Gu Nan’s.

During her journey to Kaoshan Village, Su Niannian meets Song Zhaodi, a straightforward and kind-hearted girl, and Zhao Sulan, a selfish and manipulative young woman who will later become an enemy. Su Niannian befriends Song Zhaodi, offering her food and kindness, while maintaining a distant and polite demeanor toward Zhao Sulan. Upon arriving in the village, she is greeted by Gu Nan, who is now a young man in his early twenties. He is tall, handsome, and hardworking, supporting his exiled family by hunting in the mountains. The moment Su Niannian sees him, she is overwhelmed with emotion, but she restrains herself, knowing she must win his affection gradually this time. She is assigned to the educated youth dormitory, where she begins to settle in, using her spiritual space to stockpile food and supplies for the future.

Gu Nan, unaware of Su Niannian’s inner thoughts, is intrigued by the beautiful new arrival. He notices her quiet strength and the way she carries herself with dignity despite the hardships of village life. Meanwhile, Zhao Sulan, jealous of Su Niannian’s beauty and the attention she receives, begins to scheme against her. Su Niannian is determined to avoid the mistakes of her past life. She plans to use her medical knowledge to detect and treat Gu Nan’s early signs of illness, ensuring he survives this time. She also intends to build a better life for herself, using the resources from her spiritual space to thrive in the countryside. As she navigates the complex social dynamics of Kaoshan Village, Su Niannian remains focused on her primary goal: to be with Gu Nan, protect him, and create a happy, lasting future together, free from the tragedies that defined her previous existence.