After Emptying the Family Fortune, the Capitalist Heiress Marries a Chief Officer in the Military

Chen Shuang, a twenty-first-century interior designer, collapses from exhaustion and transmigrates into the body of a fictional character in a period novel set in 1967 Shanghai. In the story, she is destined to be betrayed by her greedy uncle, Chen Yian, and his wife, He Yulan, who steal her family’s inheritance and sell her to a remote village, leading to her tragic death. Armed with knowledge of the plot, Chen Shuang resolves to survive and rewrite her fate. After her parents die in a suspicious car accident, she confronts her aunt He Yulan, who feigns concern while plotting to seize the family wealth. Chen Shuang pretends to be a fragile, grieving girl while secretly preparing for the coming storm.

Chen Shuang discovers a hidden cellar in her family mansion containing centuries of accumulated wealth, including gold, jewels, and documents. She activates a spiritual spring space within a jade bracelet by using her blood, allowing her to store items in a mystical dimension. She transfers the most valuable assets into the space, leaving only modest items behind to make the house appear poor and avoid suspicion. She also finds her father’s notes revealing that her uncle was involved in stealing national defense materials and had murdered her parents to cover it up. Chen Shuang anonymously reports the crimes to the authorities, leading to the arrest and execution of her uncle, aunt, and their accomplices. With the immediate threats eliminated, she decides to leave Shanghai to escape the lingering dangers and start a new life.

Chen Shuang contacts her fiancé, He Yanzhi, a regimental commander stationed on Qiongzhou Island. She sends a telegram requesting to join him, and he approves her arrival. She packs essential supplies, including food, medicine, and tools, storing them in her spiritual space for safekeeping. She donates the mansion to the state and travels south with her loyal servant, Madam Zhou. During the journey, she encounters thieves on the train and ship but handles the situations with quick thinking and courage, earning the respect of those around her. Upon arriving at the military base, she meets He Yanzhi for the first time. He is struck by her beauty and composure, noting her resilience during the journey.

He Yanzhi and Chen Shuang agree to a practical marriage based on mutual need and trust. He provides her with a home in the military compound and financial support, while she manages the household and maintains a low profile. They register their marriage and move into a modest house with a yard. Chen Shuang begins to settle into her new life, cultivating a vegetable garden, raising chickens, and building relationships with her neighbors. She uses her spiritual space to improve their quality of life subtly, ensuring they have enough food and comfort despite the scarcity of the era. He Yanzhi gradually opens up, sharing his savings with her and expressing his trust in her ability to manage their home.

As days turn into weeks, Chen Shuang and He Yanzhi develop a deepening bond. Their relationship evolves from a contractual arrangement to one of genuine affection and partnership. Chen Shuang proves herself to be a capable and kind wife, earning the respect of the military community. She continues to prepare for the uncertainties of the future, using her knowledge and resources to secure a stable life. The story concludes with Chen Shuang finding peace and purpose in her new role, having successfully navigated the dangers of her past and built a foundation for a hopeful future alongside her husband.