Divorced, Pregnant, and a Billionaire's Heiress: A Certified Romance

Su Qingtan wakes up in a deserted alley twelve years in the past, moments after she had knocked Ye Xi unconscious in a fit of jealous rage. In her previous life, this act led to her arrest, a six-year prison sentence, and the permanent separation from her young daughter, who was raised by her ex-husband Li Su and his family. Realizing she has been reborn, Su Qingtan immediately calls an ambulance for Ye Xi, ensuring she does not repeat her past mistakes. She returns to her rented home, where she confirms she is two months pregnant with Li Su’s child, a pregnancy she had engineered through deception in her past life. Determined to change her fate, she resolves to protect her unborn child and avoid the tragic path that led to her imprisonment.

Su Qingtan’s backstory reveals a childhood marked by parental neglect. Born second to her delicate elder sister, Su Wanying, she was raised by her grandparents until age seven due to her parents’ preference for their firstborn. Upon returning home, she faced constant bias and hostility from her family, who favored Su Wanying’s fragile health and temperament. Seeking escape, Su Qingtan immersed herself in martial arts, becoming a Tai Chi champion before retiring early after meeting Li Su. Her desperate need for affection led her to scheme into a marriage with Li Su, who despised her from the start. Now reborn, Su Qingtan sheds her past infatuation and coldly requests a divorce, shocking Li Su with her sudden indifference.

Li Su, who is deeply devoted to Ye Xi, initially suspects Su Qingtan of harming Ye Xi but finds no evidence. He agrees to the divorce, offering financial compensation, but Su Qingtan refuses money and property, insisting only on full custody of her child and complete severance of ties with his family. The divorce is finalized quickly. Meanwhile, in the southern city of Jiangcheng, Duan Jinhuai, a powerful and enigmatic businessman, receives reports about Su Qingtan. Having experienced a prophetic dream or vision regarding her, he is intensely curious about her current situation, particularly her pregnancy. He dispatches his assistant to investigate and eventually travels to Jincheng himself.

After the divorce, Su Qingtan struggles financially, having spent her savings on a small, inexpensive house. While walking, she narrowly avoids being hit by children and is saved by Duan Jinhuai. Recognizing him as her former boss from her past life, she is startled. Duan Jinhuai, intrigued by her resilience and sharpness, insists she clean his soiled clothes and later discovers she is suffering from severe malnutrition due to pregnancy. He arranges for her hospitalization in a private ward, ensuring she receives proper medical care. Su Qingtan, wary of incurring debts, attempts to downplay her condition, but Duan Jinhuai remains steadfast in his assistance.

The narrative shifts focus to the complex dynamics surrounding Li Su and Ye Xi. Ye Xi’s mother pressures her to accept Li Su’s proposal, despite Ye Xi’s lingering feelings for another man, Xiao Yang, from a wealthier family. Li Su, unaware of Ye Xi’s true feelings, believes his divorce from Su Qingtan will finally allow him to be with her. However, Su Qingtan’s rebirth has altered the trajectory of events. She is no longer the desperate woman clinging to Li Su, but a determined mother preparing for a new life. Duan Jinhuai’s intervention introduces a new variable, as he begins to play a protective role in her life, contrasting sharply with Li Su’s neglect. Su Qingtan must navigate her new reality, raising her child independently while dealing with the lingering shadows of her past and the unexpected support from a powerful stranger.

As Su Qingtan recovers in the hospital, she reflects on her past mistakes and her resolve to never again be a victim of her own emotions. She plans to find employment and secure a stable future for her daughter, whom she is determined to keep close. Duan Jinhuai’s interest in her grows, driven by his mysterious knowledge of her future. The story sets the stage for Su Qingtan’s transformation from a scheming, love-struck woman into an independent mother, while Duan Jinhuai’s involvement hints at a deeper connection that may alter the course of both their lives. The separation from Li Su is final, and Su Qingtan begins to build a new identity, free from the toxic relationships that defined her previous existence.