Jiang Lili, a fashion model from the twenty-seventh century, dies in 1974 after being impaled by a wild boar. She was murdered by Xie Huaizhi and Guan Kexin, who lured her to the mountains under the pretense of discussing their engagement. Guan Kexin, the novel's original heroine, had awakened a space system that transformed her appearance and allowed her to frame Jiang Lili's family. Jiang Lili, reborn as the villainess in the novel she once read, retains her memories and returns to the moment before her death. Armed with the knowledge of future events and a mysterious suona that can repel the boar, she survives the attack and resolves to rewrite her fate.
Upon returning to the Xie household, Jiang Lili confronts Xie Huaizhi and Guan Kexin. She slaps them both and reveals her awareness of their plot, shocking the pair who expected her to remain the submissive fiancée. Xie Huaizhi attempts to dismiss her claims, but Old Master Xie, the family patriarch, is enraged by the news that his grandson nearly allowed his fiancée to die. The arrival of Xie Yunting, the young commander and Old Master Xie's youngest son, further destabilizes the dynamics. Xie Yunting, who had left home ten years prior, returns specifically for Jiang Lili's wedding. He is protective of her, having been her only ally during her childhood, and physically intervenes when Xie Huaizhi attempts to strike Jiang Lili.
The conflict escalates when Jiang Lili publicly accuses Xie Huaizhi and Guan Kexin of attempted murder. Xie Yunting administers a severe beating to Xie Huaizhi using the family cane, an act that humiliates the young man and injures Guan Kexin when she attempts to shield him. Jiang Lili, having secured the support of Old Master Xie and Xie Yunting, demands the annulment of her engagement. She and Xie Yunting travel to the village chief's house to retrieve and burn the engagement contract, effectively severing her ties to Xie Huaizhi. This act marks a decisive turning point, as Jiang Lili transitions from a victim of circumstance to an active agent of her own destiny.
The dissolution of the engagement causes friction within the Xie family. Xie Jingguo and Li Meixiang, Xie Huaizhi's parents, are furious because Jiang Lili was believed to possess a blessed fate that sustained their son's health. They attempt to blame Jiang Lili for the family's discord, but Xie Yunting defends her fiercely, exposing their hypocrisy and past mistreatment of her. Zhou Qingqing, the village chief's niece, attempts to court Xie Yunting, but Jiang Lili recognizes her from the original novel as a future antagonist who resorts to poisoning. Jiang Lili actively discourages the match, warning Xie Yunting about Zhou Qingqing's true nature.
As the story progresses, Jiang Lili leverages her modern knowledge and modeling skills to improve her social standing and economic independence. She rejects the role of the pitiful victim, instead adopting a confident and assertive persona that commands respect. Xie Yunting's relationship with Jiang Lili deepens, evolving from a protective uncle-niece dynamic to something more complex. He becomes increasingly attentive to her well-being, while Jiang Lili finds herself drawn to his strength and loyalty. The narrative sets the stage for Jiang Lili to dismantle the schemes of Guan Kexin and Xie Huaizhi, using her foreknowledge to expose their crimes and secure justice for her past suffering.
The power dynamics in Lihua Village shift significantly with Jiang Lili's transformation. No longer bound by the engagement, she is free to pursue her own path, while Xie Huaizhi and Guan Kexin face the consequences of their actions. Old Master Xie, initially conflicted between his biological grandson and the adopted granddaughter he raised, ultimately sides with Jiang Lili due to her integrity and the clear evidence of Xie Huaizhi's betrayal. The story moves toward a confrontation where Jiang Lili plans to reveal the full extent of the murder attempt, ensuring that Xie Huaizhi and Guan Kexin face legal and social repercussions. Meanwhile, the threat posed by Zhou Qingqing looms in the background, adding another layer of danger to Jiang Lili's new life.
Jiang Lili's journey is one of reclaiming agency and identity. Having died a victim of manipulation, she now uses her wits and the support of her allies to navigate the treacherous social landscape of 1970s rural China. Her relationship with Xie Yunting serves as a cornerstone of her stability, providing her with the protection and confidence needed to challenge the established order. The narrative explores themes of fate, revenge, and redemption, as Jiang Lili works to ensure that the tragic ending of the original novel is never realized. Through her actions, she not only saves herself but also influences the lives of those around her, particularly Xie Yunting, whose own tragic fate in the original story she aims to prevent.
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| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c30 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c29 |
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| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c19 |