Back to the 60s: I'm Busy Farming on a Remote Island

Jiang Jiaojiao, a national team swimmer and daughter of a strict military family, wakes up in the sea in 1964, having crossed over into the body of Lin Baoni, a 19-year-old islander known for her extraordinary strength. After rescuing a drowning PLA soldier using professional resuscitation techniques, she is subjected to vicious gossip by villagers who misinterpret her mouth-to-mouth efforts as impropriety. The rescued soldier is Gu Ye, a 24-year-old colonel recovering from a gunshot wound sustained during an assassination attempt on a visiting general. Facing social ruin and threats to her family’s reputation, Lin Baoni’s grandfather seeks assistance from the military unit, leading to a proposal that Gu Ye marry Lin Baoni to legitimize their connection and silence the rumors.

Lin Baoni, viewing the marriage as a pragmatic arrangement rather than a romantic union, negotiates terms with Gu Ye. She agrees to the marriage on the condition that her younger brother, Lin Tao, is granted a military enlistment slot, a request Gu Ye fulfills through his connections. During their meeting, Lin Baoni reveals her lack of domestic skills and her intention to continue her fishing work and visit her parents frequently, while Gu Ye, initially resistant to marriage due to his family’s traumatic past and his own stoic nature, finds her directness and resilience unexpectedly compelling. The marriage application is approved, and Lin Tao departs for military training in Kyoto, securing the family’s future.

As the wedding approaches, Lin Baoni navigates the complexities of her new identity, balancing her modern mindset with the social constraints of the 1960s. She discovers a hidden cache of money and valuables left by the original Lin Baoni, providing her with financial security. Meanwhile, Gu Ye prepares their shared home, which is located next door to his own residence, signaling a close but independent living arrangement. The military unit, led by Political Commissar Xiao Chaoyang and Colonel Yang Li, actively supports the union, hoping it will stabilize Gu Ye’s emotional state and provide him with a family anchor.

The narrative follows Lin Baoni’s adaptation to her new life, as she uses her physical prowess and modern knowledge to improve her family’s circumstances while maintaining her independence. The story highlights the tension between her past life as a disciplined athlete and her current role as a rural wife, as she plans to continue her fishing business and secretly train in military tactics. Gu Ye’s internal conflict between his duty to the military and his growing curiosity about Lin Baoni forms the emotional core of the developing relationship, setting the stage for a partnership built on mutual respect and practical cooperation rather than traditional romance.