Pregnant and on the Run! The Cold-Faced Military General’s Red-Eyed Blockade

Su Nianqiu, a top-tier fashion designer from the twenty-first century, dies after overworking in her studio and transmigrates into the body of a girl with the same name in 1976. The original host was the only daughter of Su Jianguo, the brigade leader of Red Flag Brigade, and a woman known for her beauty. However, after a drunken encounter with a feverish stranger in the mountains, she discovers she is pregnant. Spared by village gossip-monger Zhao Dazhuang, who spreads rumors that she is immoral, the original host commits suicide by jumping into a river. Su Nianqiu wakes up on the riverbank, immediately facing the hostile village and the revelation from Doctor Chen that she is pregnant. Her parents, Su Jianguo and Li Xiulan, arrive and fiercely defend her against the villagers, with Li Xiulan beating Zhao Dazhuang with a carrying pole.

Back at home, Su Nianqiu discovers she possesses a Spirit Spring Space, a golden finger inherited through a dragon-patterned jade pendant. The space contains a healing spring, fertile black soil, and a silk scroll detailing how to accelerate crop growth and enhance medicinal efficacy. Realizing she has transmigrated into a novel as a tragic cannon fodder character destined to die so the male lead, special forces officer He Lin, can learn to love, she resolves to change her fate. She uses the Spirit Spring Water to heal her body, restore her beauty, and nourish her family. She also begins cultivating vegetables and ginseng in the space, planning to sell the high-quality ginseng on the black market to earn money and ration coupons.

The core conflict arises from the malicious schemes of those who wish to ruin Su Nianqiu's reputation. Chen Xiaoman, a seemingly kind educated youth, is revealed to be jealous and manipulative. She is the one who tipped off Zhao Dazhuang about Su Nianqiu's trip to town. When Zhao Dazhuang is released from police custody, he attempts to break into Su Nianqiu's home at night to force a marriage and seize the brigade leader position. Su Nianqiu anticipates this, ambushes him with medicinal wine and a bamboo pole, and exposes his plot in front of the gathered villagers and militia. Zhao Dazhuang is sentenced to twenty years of labor reform in the Great Northwest.

With the immediate threat neutralized, Su Nianqiu disguises herself as an old man and visits the town's black market. She identifies a wealthy buyer seeking aged wild ginseng and successfully sells her enhanced roots for a significant profit. She uses the earnings to secure food, cloth, and educational materials. Her actions begin to shift the village atmosphere, as her parents' authority and her own resilience deter further gossip. She continues to use the Spirit Spring to improve her family's living conditions and prepares for the upcoming restoration of the college entrance examination, determined to build a prosperous future and protect her child.

The story follows Su Nianqiu as she navigates the strict social norms of the 1970s commune life while leveraging her modern knowledge and supernatural advantage. She faces ongoing challenges from envious relatives like her second aunt Wang Chunhua and the scheming Chen Xiaoman. Su Nianqiu systematically dismantles their plots through clever manipulation and firm confrontation. Her relationship with her parents deepens, providing her with the emotional support she lacked in her previous life. As she builds her wealth and status, she prepares for the eventual return of He Lin, the male lead whose fate she has already altered by surviving.

Throughout the narrative, Su Nianqiu maintains a calm and calculating demeanor, using her design skills and business acumen to thrive in a resource-scarce environment. The Spirit Spring becomes her primary tool for survival and advancement, allowing her to produce high-quality goods that stand out in the local market. She carefully manages her secret, ensuring that her sudden prosperity does not attract undue suspicion. The story highlights her struggle against societal judgment and personal vendettas, showcasing her growth from a victim of circumstance to a powerful figure who controls her own destiny.

As the plot progresses, the tension between Su Nianqiu and Chen Xiaoman escalates. Chen Xiaoman attempts to undermine Su Nianqiu through rumors and sabotage, but Su Nianqiu remains one step ahead, using evidence and public opinion to counter her enemies. The village dynamics shift as Su Nianqiu's family gains respect and fear. Her father's position as brigade leader is strengthened by his decisive handling of the Zhao Dazhuang incident, while her mother's fierce protection earns her admiration. Su Nianqiu's pregnancy becomes a symbol of resilience rather than shame, challenging the traditional values of the community.

The narrative sets the stage for future conflicts involving the return of He Lin and the potential disruption of the original plot. Su Nianqiu's survival has created a divergence from the novel's intended storyline, leading to unpredictable consequences. She continues to prepare for the college entrance exam, aiming to escape the village and establish an independent career. Her journey is marked by strategic planning, resource management, and the relentless pursuit of a better life for herself and her unborn child.