80s Military Wife: Loved by Everyone After Remarriage

Meng Qingyao transmigrates into the body of a woman in a historical novel, finding herself as the neglected wife of Zou Xucheng, a military surgeon who has been away for five years. The original protagonist had spent her youth supporting Zou Xucheng financially and emotionally, only to be discarded when he returned to marry his first love. Meng Qingyao, aware of the plot, refuses to repeat the original character's tragic fate. When Zou Xucheng demands a divorce upon his return, she agrees but insists on repayment for the 1,469 yuan she sent him during their separation, presenting detailed postal remittance slips as evidence.

The confrontation escalates when Zou Xucheng smashes the watch she bought him with her money. The Zou family, including his mother Zhang Chunmei and younger siblings, initially side with him, viewing Meng Qingyao as greedy for demanding repayment. However, Meng Qingyao remains calm and calculated, forcing the family to confront the reality that she supported him through medical school while living in poverty herself. Her second brother-in-law, Zou Shan, attempts to mediate by offering part of his wedding savings, but Meng Qingyao insists on a formal IOU for the full amount, compelling Zou Xucheng to write one under family pressure.

The dynamic shifts when Zou Xucheng reveals the marriage was never consummated, shocking his family. His mother, desperate to save face and the marriage, drugs both Meng Qingyao and Zou Xucheng with aphrodisiac soup, hoping to force intimacy and prevent the divorce. The drug takes effect, leading to a passionate night between the two. The next morning, Meng Qingyao finds red marks on her neck and decides to use the situation to her advantage. She pretends to faint at the village well and accuses Zou Xucheng of strangling her, creating a public scandal that forces the family to pretend they are reconciled to protect Zou Xucheng's reputation.

Back at home, tensions remain high. Zou Xucheng accuses Meng Qingyao of having another man, a claim she dismisses with contempt. She reveals the harsh reality of her past sacrifices, showing her worn clothes compared to the fine attire he bought with her money. The conflict highlights the power struggle between the two as they navigate their forced coexistence. Meng Qingyao secures her financial independence and begins planning her future career at the Aerospace Bureau, which is located near Zou Xucheng's military hospital. The story sets the stage for a complex relationship where both characters must confront their past grievances and evolving feelings amidst the backdrop of 1980s rural China.