Han Xiuxiu, a fifteen-year-old village girl in ancient China, is driven to attempt suicide by jumping into a river after her stepmother Madam Li arranges for her to marry a simple-minded man from the wealthy Zhang family. The original Han Xiuxiu, who had long harbored unrequited feelings for a young hunter named Lu Yunfei who lives in the mountains, is rescued by him. However, the rescue involves physical contact that ruins her reputation in the conservative village, causing the Zhang family to cancel the engagement and publicly humiliate the Han household. Unbeknownst to the villagers, Han Xiuxiu has been transmigrated from a post-apocalyptic future where she was a powerful beast tamer. She inherits the body and the original owner's lingering emotions, deciding to fulfill Han Xiuxiu's wish of marrying Lu Yunfei. Her father Han Daliang, desperate to restore his daughter's honor, approaches Lu Yunfei to propose marriage, but the hunter initially refuses, stating he prefers his solitary life. Han Xiuxiu then visits Lu Yunfei's home herself, performing a calculated display of vulnerability and affection that gradually softens his resistance. Despite his initial reluctance, Lu Yunfei finds himself unable to forget her clear, misty eyes and the depth of her desperation. He changes his mind and sends Aunt Zhang as a matchmaker, offering a generous bride price of eight taels and eight mace along with traditional betrothal gifts. The Han family accepts the proposal, and Han Xiuxiu marries Lu Yunfei in a modest village wedding. On their wedding night, the shy and inexperienced hunter and his new wife share an intimate moment, with Han Xiuxiu noting their surprising compatibility. The following days establish their domestic life together; Lu Yunfei proves to be a considerate and hardworking husband who willingly shares household chores. Han Xiuxiu, using her knowledge from the apocalypse, identifies valuable bamboo fungus in the mountains and prepares elaborate meals from simple ingredients. She also suggests raising chickens and building a coop, integrating herself fully into their new life. Lu Yunfei, once a solitary hunter, now looks forward to returning home to candlelight and his wife's greeting. Their relationship deepens through shared activities like hunting and cooking, with Lu Yunfei teaching Han Xiuxiu archery and Han Xiuxiu preparing meals that delight him. The story concludes with the couple establishing a peaceful, prosperous life together in the mountains, far from the gossip and cruelty of the village.
