After my husband's car accident, I went on a desperate hoarding spree.

Qiao Xin and Lin Qing were orphaned children who grew up together in the same orphanage, supported by their beloved director, Mother Qiao. Their bond deepened from childhood friendship into romantic love, leading to marriage in their mid-twenties. Despite financial struggles, they worked tirelessly to save for a home. Five days before the story begins, Lin Qing died in a car accident caused by a drunk driver. He shoved Qiao Xin to safety but was struck and killed. Devastated, Qiao Xin visited his grave on their anniversary, where her tears activated a jade bracelet he had given her, triggering a supernatural event.

Qiao Xin began experiencing vivid dreams in which she could observe a teenage boy who resembled Lin Qing in a desolate, ancient setting. The boy, also named Lin Qing, was suffering from a high fever and starvation after the death of his adoptive father, Old Man Lin, who had been killed by a tiger during a drought. In the dreams, Qiao Xin could not physically interact with him, but her presence seemed to comfort him. Lin Qing, upon hearing her voice urging him to wait, found the will to survive. Qiao Xin realized through these visions that her husband had transmigrated to an ancient world and that she might eventually join him. She discovered she could enter a spatial dimension contained within the jade bracelet, which featured fertile land, a stream, and accelerated crop growth, though she could not yet access the higher-level cultivation treasures within.

Driven by the urgency to reunite with Lin Qing and prepare for the harsh conditions of the ancient world, Qiao Xin embarked on an extensive stockpiling campaign. She liquidated assets, including their housing fund and savings, accumulating over four million yuan. She purchased massive quantities of food, including fresh produce, meats, grains, oils, seasonings, and prepared meals from various restaurants. She also bought non-perishable goods, clothing, toiletries, medical supplies, tools, and agricultural equipment. To ensure self-sufficiency, she stocked live animals, such as pigs, cattle, sheep, and poultry, along with fish and shrimp for a pond she created in her space. She also acquired vehicles, fuel, and building materials, renovating a cabin in the space with modern amenities like solar power, plumbing, and electricity.

While Qiao Xin prepared in the modern world, Lin Qing struggled to survive in the Great Yu Dynasty. He used money hidden by his adoptive father to buy medicine and grain, determined to live until Qiao Xin arrived. He suspected the village chief had cheated him regarding the sale of the tiger pelt. As Qiao Xin continued her preparations, she was followed by two suspicious men who had noticed her unusual purchasing habits and large cash transactions. The narrative establishes a dual timeline, contrasting Qiao Xin's methodical preparation in the modern era with Lin Qing's desperate struggle for survival in the past, setting the stage for their eventual reunion in the ancient world.

The story highlights the couple's deep emotional connection and shared history of hardship, which motivates Qiao Xin's relentless efforts. The activation of the jade bracelet serves as the primary plot device, enabling the transmigration premise and providing Qiao Xin with a strategic advantage through her spatial storage and farming capabilities. The looming threat from the suspicious men introduces a conflict in the modern timeline, while the environmental challenges and social dynamics of the ancient world present obstacles for Lin Qing. The narrative concludes with Qiao Xin still in the process of finalizing her preparations, aware that her transition to the ancient world is imminent, and Lin Qing holding on in the hope of reuniting with her.