Military Marriage Love: Back Before Divorcing the Tough Soldier

Jiang Manyue, a modern woman, finds herself time-traveling into the body of a rural girl with the same name in 1970s China. The original Jiang Manyue was known as a tyrant in her village, the daughter of Miao Xianghua, a fierce woman with five protective sons. Jiang Manyue had been forced into a marriage with Lu Lin, a promising soldier, due to a debt owed by his family. The union was cold; Lu Lin had slept on the floor on their wedding night and rarely returned home. Upon waking in a hospital after pushing his young nephew, Lu Jun’an, Jiang Manyue realizes she must navigate this hostile environment while hiding her true identity.

Her mother-in-law, Li Guifen, is deeply resentful of Jiang Manyue’s past behavior and secretly sends a telegram to Lu Lin requesting a divorce. Jiang Manyue, however, has no intention of relying on this marriage. She discovers she possesses a supernatural ability: she can enter a fully stocked modern supermarket and shopping mall that exists in a separate space. This "golden finger" allows her to retrieve infinite supplies of food, goods, and other items, which she can bring back to the 1970s. Recognizing the economic scarcity of the era, she decides to use this power to build wealth and secure her future independently.

Jiang Manyue begins by visiting the local black market in the county seat. She changes her appearance to avoid recognition and connects with a smuggler named Zhou Laosan. She sells a large batch of modern leather shoes, which are considered high-fashion in this era, for nearly five thousand yuan—a substantial sum at the time. She also establishes a supply line for canned meats and fruits. With this capital, she rents a secluded courtyard to use as a warehouse for her black market dealings. She also secures a deal for a women’s bicycle, further enhancing her mobility.

Her behavior undergoes a dramatic shift. She stops fighting with her mother-in-law and instead treats the Lu family with unexpected kindness. She cooks delicious meals, such as braised eggplant and pork, using high-quality ingredients from her space. She also protects Lu Jun’an from bullies in the village, earning the child’s affection and surprising her in-laws with her sudden change in demeanor. Li Guifen becomes confused and guilty, suspecting Jiang Manyue is pretending to be good to avoid the divorce, though Jiang Manyue remains indifferent to the marital status as long as she can live peacefully.

Jiang Manyue also strengthens her bond with her natal family. She brings meat and snacks to her mother and nephews, using the treats to ensure her younger cousins protect Lu Jun’an from harassment. She gives her mother fabric coupons from the Lu family, further endearing herself to Miao Xianghua. Despite her outward compliance and kindness, Jiang Manyue remains focused on her long-term goals. She plans to study for the college entrance exam, which she knows will be reinstated in three years, and to build a business empire using her supermarket ability.

The central conflict revolves around Jiang Manyue’s dual life: maintaining a facade of a reformed daughter-in-law while secretly building wealth and preparing for a potential divorce. She anticipates Lu Lin’s return and is ready to finalize the separation if necessary, preferring to rely on her own resources rather than a husband who despises her. Her actions confuse those around her, particularly Li Guifen, who struggles to reconcile the woman who once bullied her family with the one who now cooks for them and defends her nephew. Jiang Manyue’s journey is one of survival and empowerment in a restrictive era, using her future knowledge and supernatural advantage to carve out a path to independence.

As the story progresses, Jiang Manyue continues to expand her black market operations, dealing in luxury goods that are scarce in the 1970s. She navigates the dangers of the underground economy while carefully managing her public image. Her relationship with Lu Jun’an deepens, as she becomes a protective figure for the orphaned child. Meanwhile, the threat of Lu Lin’s return looms, but Jiang Manyue remains calm, confident in her ability to control her own destiny. The narrative follows her strategic moves to accumulate wealth, secure her family’s well-being, and prepare for the educational and economic opportunities that lie ahead in the coming decades.