After Transmigrating into the Chief's Vicious Ex-Wife I Take Two Kids to Live with the Army

Xi Youyou, a successful traditional Chinese medicine doctor in the 21st century, falls asleep after reading a novel and wakes up inside the story. She discovers she has transmigrated into the body of a vicious supporting character who shares her name. The original owner of this body is a woman from 1975 who maliciously schemed against a promising army commander, Jiang Cimo, by buying an aphrodisiac and forcing a marriage. Five years have passed since the incident, and the original owner is now a neglected wife living with her husband’s parents and their four-year-old twin children, Da Bao and Xiao Bao. In the novel’s plot, this woman is destined to cause chaos, falsely accuse her husband of rape after a divorce, and eventually die in prison. Xi Youyou realizes she must change her fate to avoid this tragic ending.

Upon accepting her new reality, Xi Youyou immediately begins to alter her behavior. She wakes before dawn to cook breakfast, a stark contrast to the original owner’s laziness. Her actions shock her family, particularly her father-in-law Jiang Fenglin and mother-in-law Xu Xiu, who are suspicious of her sudden kindness. Xi Youyou uses her knowledge of the plot and her own medical expertise to navigate the situation. She learns that the novel’s heroine, Bai Yuying, is a military doctor and Jiang Cimo’s biological sister, who is currently visiting the family. Xi Youyou treats Bai Yuying with respect and courtesy, avoiding the conflicts that the original character would have caused, thereby establishing a peaceful relationship with the future protagonist.

The core of Xi Youyou’s transformation focuses on winning the trust of the twin children. The original owner had been abusive and neglectful, leaving the children fearful and affectionate only toward their grandparents. Xi Youyou gently bathes them, applies skincare products, and shares food, slowly breaking down their defenses. She explains her past mistakes as the result of a nightmare and a desire to change, which helps Xu Xiu and Jiang Fenglin lower their guard. Although Jiang Fenglin remains cautious, hoping her change is temporary, the family atmosphere begins to improve significantly. Xi Youyou also purchases an electric fan for the household, demonstrating her care for the children’s comfort rather than just her own.

With the family dynamics stabilizing, Xi Youyou sets her sights on her career. Remembering her skills as a deputy director in traditional Chinese medicine, she decides to take the physician qualification exam to become a licensed doctor in this era. She borrows medical textbooks from the local library and registers for the exam scheduled in ten days. She also buys new clothes and snacks for the twins, further solidifying her role as a caring mother figure. Her husband, Jiang Cimo, returns home on leave shortly after, and while he is initially wary of her behavior, he observes her dedication to the children and the household. The story follows Xi Youyou’s efforts to rebuild her life, repair her relationships, and establish her professional identity while avoiding the destructive path of the original character.

As Xi Youyou prepares for the exam, she continues to balance her domestic duties with her studies. She uses her dimensional space, which contains spiritual water and medical resources from her previous life, to enhance the nutrition of her meals and improve her own health. This secret advantage allows her to cook delicious, healthy food that delights her family and helps the twins recover from years of poor care. The narrative highlights her determination to live a meaningful life, distinct from the original owner’s selfishness. By the end of the early chapters, Xi Youyou has successfully shifted the family’s perception of her from a villain to a responsible and loving daughter-in-law and mother, setting the stage for her future success as a doctor and her integration into the Jiang family.