I Transmigrated Into the Male Lead's Runaway Ex-Girlfriend With His Child

Jiang Qingmi transmigrates into a novel, inhabiting the body of a minor character who was the male lead's ex-girlfriend. The original character accepted two million yuan to leave the male lead, Qing Yanshen, after discovering she was pregnant. Jiang Qingmi wakes up with no memories of the original host and finds herself in a dilapidated situation with a two-year-old daughter, Jiang Tuantuan, and only three thousand yuan to her name. Believing the novel's plot dictates that the male lead will eventually claim paternity and pay child support when the child turns five, she decides to secure the money early. She travels to Beicheng, expecting to find the domineering CEO at his luxurious estate, Qingcheng Bay. Instead, she arrives at a noisy construction site where signs indicate the future location of the wealthy district is still under development.

At the site, Jiang Qingmi encounters a man named Qing Yanshen who shares the male lead's name, age, and birthday but works as a laborer. He has suffered a head injury and lost his memory, living in a crowded dormitory with other workers. Initially convinced this is a coincidence, Jiang Qingmi is stunned when the man insists the child is his, citing her physical resemblance to him. Despite her skepticism, the uncanny similarities and his persistent, gentle demeanor begin to erode her certainty. He offers to cover their expenses and arrange a paternity test, though he lacks the funds at the moment. Jiang Qingmi, unable to endure hardship, accepts his help, and they share a meal at a modest restaurant where he displays unexpected domestic skills and attentiveness.

Qing Yanshen rents a small apartment for Jiang Qingmi and Tuantuan, dreaming of a family life together, but Jiang Qingmi maintains emotional distance, insisting they are merely strangers bound by a potential biological link. She refuses to let him live with them, fearing further heartbreak if he turns out not to be the father. Meanwhile, Qing Yanshen experiences vivid dreams of his past, revealing that he and Jiang Qingmi knew each other since childhood and shared a deep connection before his amnesia. These memories suggest their relationship was far more significant than the brief romantic encounter described in the novel. Jiang Qingmi, unaware of these dreams, focuses on finding a way to earn money. She reconnects with Li Lanyan, a former coworker of the original host, who teaches her to knit handmade wool products.

Jiang Qingmi begins selling knitted baby shoes at an underground market, finding success and a sense of independence. Qing Yanshen supports her efforts, helping with the stall and caring for Tuantuan. As they spend more time together, a domestic routine forms, blurring the lines between their arranged proximity and genuine affection. Jiang Qingmi falls ill from overwork, and Qing Yanshen tends to her, further deepening their bond. The narrative shifts from a simple quest for child support to a complex exploration of identity, memory, and found family. Jiang Qingmi must reconcile her knowledge of the novel's plot with the reality of a man who is kind, hardworking, and seemingly devoted, while Qing Yanshen struggles to recover his past and understand the woman who has reentered his life.

The central conflict revolves around the paternity test and the discrepancy between the novel's portrayal of Qing Yanshen as a cold CEO and the man Jiang Qingmi now knows. As Jiang Qingmi earns money and gains confidence, she begins to question whether she should continue waiting for the original plot to unfold or embrace the new life she has inadvertently built. The story moves toward a resolution where the truth of their past and the results of the test will determine their future, challenging the predetermined fate of the novel.