After a Shotgun Wedding with My Rival OB-GYN

Ji Mianmian is a diligent ninth-grade student from a single-parent household. Her mother, Ji Lixiang, works two jobs to support Mianmian’s education, leaving the family with limited financial resources. Mianmian is top of her class and prepares intensely for the high school entrance exams. One morning, while riding a crowded bus, she encounters a stunningly beautiful pregnant woman in a white gauze dress. The woman is in visible distress, suffering from labor pains. Despite the indifference of other passengers and the voyeuristic behavior of a live-streaming man, Mianmian offers her support. She shields the woman from prying eyes and helps her lie down on her school uniform. The woman gives birth on the bus, and Mianmian assists until medical staff arrive. This experience leaves a profound impression on Mianmian, who later learns that the woman’s blood-stained uniform was taken by the ambulance.

Shortly after, Mianmian attends a motivational lecture at her school by Jiang Yu’an, the son of her dean, Teacher Zhao. Jiang Yu’an is a brilliant medical student at F University who shares his study methods and encourages the students. Mianmian finds him arrogant but impressive. Her life changes when her grandmother falls ill, requiring her mother to return to their hometown for an extended period. Teacher Zhao arranges for Mianmian to stay at her home until the exams are over. Mianmian is surprised to find that Jiang Yu’an lives there as well. Their initial interactions are marked by witty banter and academic rivalry. Jiang Yu’an teases Mianmian about her scores, while she criticizes his peacock-like behavior. Despite their clashing personalities, they develop a respectful dynamic.

As Mianmian prepares for the high school entrance exams, Jiang Yu’an subtly helps her with her studies. He leaves notes on her test papers, corrects her mistakes, and lends her expensive anatomy textbooks to aid her biology studies. Mianmian works tirelessly, often studying until dawn, driven by her desire to succeed and reduce the burden on her mother. She scores 740 points, ranking first in the city, and earns a scholarship to the high school division. Jiang Yu’an’s guidance proves invaluable, and Mianmian begins to see his sharp tongue as a form of care. He also shows concern for her financial situation, treating her to meals and offering her books without making her feel indebted.

During her first year of high school, Mianmian continues to excel academically. She participates in a physics competition with a classmate named Wu Qian. Jiang Yu’an becomes visibly jealous when he sees Wu Qian studying with Mianmian, deliberately making noise to disrupt them. Mianmian notices his behavior but attributes it to his usual arrogance. Jiang Yu’an continues to mentor her, pointing out errors in her work and offering advanced study techniques. Mianmian’s gratitude grows, and she leaves gifts for him, such as chocolates, to thank him for his help.

Parallel to Mianmian’s academic journey, the narrative shifts to another pregnant woman, the owner of a small lunch spot near Mianmian’s school. The proprietress, Xiu, is heavily pregnant and continues to work despite her condition. Mianmian observes Xiu’s discomfort and the changes in her pregnancy. One day, Xiu goes into labor at the shop. With her husband unable to manage alone, Mianmian stays to assist. Xiu gives birth to a son right there in the shop. The event mirrors Mianmian’s earlier experience on the bus, reinforcing her understanding of life and motherhood. The community around her, though often indifferent, occasionally shows kindness, as seen when Mianmian helps Xiu.

Later, Mianmian encounters another pregnant woman in the city library. This woman, a graduate student, is also in labor. Mianmian assists her, helping her to a taxi and supporting her through the pain. The woman’s partner is delayed, and Mianmian stays with her until help arrives. These recurring encounters with pregnant women in labor shape Mianmian’s perspective on life, pain, and resilience. She remains focused on her studies, determined to achieve her goals and support her family. The story highlights her growth from a shy middle school student to a confident high school scholar, guided by the unexpected mentorship of Jiang Yu’an and the shared experiences of women in vulnerable moments.