Accidentally Married the Bun Stall Owner

Xie Yushu, a modern woman who lived a carefree life until being struck by a truck, transmigrates into the body of another Xie Yushu in a historical world where women hold the highest social status. The original owner had died of melancholy in a dilapidated ancestral home in Qingluo Village after losing her job as a steward at Mapu Ferry, squandering her savings at a gambling den, and being betrayed by her so-called friend, Luo Qi. Xie Yushu finds herself in a state of extreme poverty, with an empty larder, a crumbling house, and only eight copper coins to her name. Despite the harsh conditions, she quickly adapts, utilizing the original owner's muscle memory to survive while maintaining her modern sensibilities and cleanliness standards.

Her immediate priority is securing food and stabilizing her living situation. The village chief, Su Quan, offers initial kindness by providing basic provisions, which Xie Yushu accepts gratefully. She dedicates herself to cleaning the neglected house and yard, transforming the squalid environment into a habitable space. Through the original owner's memories, she uncovers the tragic history of her family, particularly the exploitation by her greedy aunt, Zhai Yan, who had drained the family's resources and subjected the original owner to years of hardship. Xie Yushu resolves to distance herself from such toxic relationships and build a new life independent of her relatives' interference.

The core conflict emerges when creditors from the Zhengda Gambling House arrive to collect debts, only to discover that the original owner had already sold her townhouse to pay off the initial loss, leaving nothing to seize. This encounter reveals the extent of the original owner's despair and the scheming nature of Luo Qi, who had manipulated her into gambling away her livelihood. Determined to reclaim what was stolen and expose the truth, Xie Yushu travels to Songwan Town to confront the management at Mapu Ferry. She demands the three months of withheld wages that were unjustly retained after her dismissal.

At the ferry, Xie Yushu faces Accountant Yang and Du Yinghua, the relative of the ferry's幕后 boss who had ordered her firing based on false rumors spread by Luo Qi. Xie Yushu calmly exposes Luo Qi's deception, revealing that the friend had deliberately sown discord to undermine her position. More importantly, she provides critical intelligence about Fan's Trading Company, which is colluding with Luo Qi to manipulate the ferry's accounts and eventually take it over. This revelation shocks Du Yinghua, who realizes she has been used as a pawn in a larger conspiracy.

The turning point occurs when Du Yinghua, convinced by Xie Yushu's evidence and strategic insight, agrees to repay the withheld wages and provides additional compensation for the trouble. Xie Yushu leaves with a significant sum of money, enough to begin rebuilding her life. She uses the funds to purchase essential household items, including cleaning supplies, cooking ingredients, and personal care products, marking a shift from survival to comfort. Her encounter with a dishonest vendor at the market further demonstrates her competence and knowledge, earning her the attention of Sun Wuyou, a member of a prominent medicinal family.

As Xie Yushu settles into her new routine, she encounters Su Chi, a young man who sells steamed buns in town. Su Chi comes from a poor family, caring for his chronically ill father while working tirelessly to make ends meet. Their brief interaction leaves a lasting impression on both, hinting at a potential connection. Xie Yushu continues to navigate her new world with determination, using her modern knowledge and the original owner's skills to establish herself. She plans to save enough money to buy a house in town, escaping the poverty of her current situation. The story follows her journey from a desperate transmigration victim to a resilient woman building a future on her own terms, while uncovering the web of deceit that destroyed her predecessor's life.