Flash Marriage, Then Divorce? The Reserved Ex-Husband is Busy Chasing His Wife

Fang Muyu, a wealthy and spirited young woman, finds herself trapped in the role of a malicious supporting character in a novel titled Seventies: Secret Love Comes True, Spoiled by the Stoic Big Shot. In the original story, she is destined to suffer a tragic fate after divorcing her cold, stoic husband, Lu Yancheng. The narrative reveals that Gu Shiyi, Fang Muyu’s seemingly gentle and kind stepsister, is actually the novel’s female lead who schemes to steal Lu Yancheng and frame Fang Muyu for various crimes, ultimately leading to Fang Muyu’s death and the loss of her inheritance. Upon realizing her predicament, Fang Muyu decides to reject her predetermined fate. When Lu Yancheng presents her with divorce papers, she eagerly signs them, declaring that she never cared for him anyway. However, shortly after, she discovers she is pregnant with his child, conceived only on their wedding night. Refusing to let the child suffer the same fate as in the book, she decides to keep the baby and demands that Lu Yancheng fulfill his paternal duties, despite their divorce.

Fang Muyu travels to Qingyu Island, where Lu Yancheng serves as a company commander in the military garrison. During her train journey, she encounters Lin Guodong, a soldier who becomes an unwitting witness to her confrontation with a seat-occupying man. Fang Muyu cleverly uses the situation to her advantage, claiming to be Lu Yancheng’s wife to deter trouble. Upon arriving at the island, she navigates the military guesthouse system with shrewdness, paying another military wife to swap a triple room for a single one. Meanwhile, Lu Yancheng, unaware of her pregnancy initially, is confused by her sudden appearance and her claim of being his wife on the train. He interprets her actions as desperate attempts to win him back, which only deepens his resolve to maintain the divorce. However, when Fang Muyu suffers severe morning sickness after a confrontation with a neighbor, Miao Guifen, who had encroached on her land, Lu Yancheng’s demeanor shifts dramatically. He rushes her to the hospital, where Doctor Zhou confirms the pregnancy.

The revelation of the pregnancy forces Lu Yancheng to reconsider his stance. Although he initially believes Fang Muyu is using the child to manipulate him, he agrees to support her and the baby. He begins to actively improve their living conditions, building a stone wall to protect Fang Muyu’s privacy and repairing their home. His efforts, however, are often clumsy and misunderstood; for instance, he attempts to pick dandelions to coax her, only to have the seeds blow onto her, leading to awkward interactions. Despite his cold exterior, Lu Yancheng’s actions reveal a growing, albeit reluctant, care for Fang Muyu and the unborn child. He also secretly returns to Yun City to pack Fang Muyu’s belongings, showing a level of attentiveness that surprises his subordinates.

As Fang Muyu settles into island life, she forms a friendship with Lin Xiaoxiao, a local teacher, after intervening in a cafeteria dispute where Liu Mei, another military wife, attempts to manipulate public opinion. Fang Muyu’s direct and capable nature contrasts sharply with the scheming behavior she associates with Gu Shiyi. Back in Yun City, Gu Shiyi learns of Fang Muyu’s pregnancy and arrival on the island. Realizing her plans are threatened, Gu Shiyi devises new schemes to undermine Fang Muyu and reclaim Lu Yancheng. The story concludes with Fang Muyu firmly establishing herself on the island, determined to raise her child away from the toxic influences of the novel’s original plot, while Lu Yancheng struggles to balance his military duties with his unexpected role as a father and his complicated relationship with Fang Muyu.