After Abandoning Her Husband and Son, the Old Lady Takes Her Daughter to a Life of Luxury and Marries a Military Officer

Wen Yifan dies from overwork and myocardial infarction, only to find her three sons abandoning her treatment to fight over her inheritance while her neglected daughter buries her. She awakens in 1960s China, reborn to the day her husband Song Yanchuan’s affair with Widow Bai leads to her being falsely accused of driving the widow to suicide. In her previous life, she had been submissive and hardworking, only to be betrayed by her ungrateful family. Now, with a second chance, Wen Yifan resolves to live for herself and punish those who wronged her. She immediately confronts her abusive husband, smashing a bowl over his head and kicking him when he lies injured, shocking her family who are accustomed to her silence. She also reflects on her third daughter-in-law, Feng Zhuyi, whom she had forced to divorce in her past life, leading to Feng Zhuyi’s suicide, and vows to treat her family differently this time.

Wen Yifan activates a Supplies Exchange System that allows her to collect wild plants and animals to earn money and points. She discovers that rare herbs like wild rehmannia and Bupleurum are highly valuable in this era. Using the system, she unlocks the ability to purchase goods without ration coupons and eventually unlocks a Spirit Spring that can heal injuries rapidly. She begins gathering herbs in the mountains, earning enough money to support herself and her daughter, Song Wanji, who is preparing for the college entrance exam. Wen Yifan also confronts her eldest and second sons, who have been freeloading and favoring their own natal families over the Song household. She demands they hand over their wages and take on household chores, establishing a new order where contribution determines privilege.

The conflict with her husband escalates when Song Yanchuan attempts to divorce her to marry Widow Bai, claiming she is unfaithful. Wen Yifan counters by exposing his affair and demanding the return of money and grain he stole from her family. She also reveals that her eldest daughter-in-law, Shen Que, is faking a pregnancy to avoid work. Wen Yifan’s authority in the household solidifies as she disciplines her sons and daughters-in-law, forcing them to respect her decisions. She switches living quarters to give her daughter the best room and supports Feng Zhuyi, who had been mistreated in the past.

While gathering herbs, Wen Yifan accidentally enters a military base and is grazed by a bullet fired by soldier Qin Yunan. She confronts him sharply but later tends to her wound using the Spirit Spring, which heals it overnight. Qin Yunan returns to visit her, and they develop a rapport. When Qin Yunan is seriously injured in training, Wen Yifan treats him with her healing abilities, saving his leg. Meanwhile, Song Yanchuan discovers Wen Yifan’s new courtyard and clinic, and attempts to confront her. Qin Yunan intervenes, taking Song Yanchuan to the police station for assault, further humiliating the abusive husband. Wen Yifan continues to build her wealth and independence, setting the stage for her divorce and a new life away from her toxic family.