Rough Hewn Husband Says they Should Sleep in Separate Beds But at Night he Hugs his blanket and Begs for Acceptance

Qiao Yuwei, a modern botanist and medical amateur, transmigrates into the body of a woman with the same name in 1985. The original Qiao Yuwei was a notorious troublemaker in a military compound, known for her laziness, poor hygiene, and obsessive pursuit of Dr. Lin Sen, a gentle physician. She had married Commander Song Zhinian, a cold and handsome military leader, only because her father had saved him and Dr. Lin during a mission, and a drunken mistake led to a forced marriage. The original owner died at Dr. Lin’s wedding to another woman, having caused a scene by clinging to his leg. Qiao Yuwei wakes up in the middle of this scandal, surrounded by hostile neighbors and disgusted guests.

Song Zhinian arrives and, expecting a tantrum, is surprised when Qiao Yuwei calmly agrees to leave with him. In their home, which reeks of filth and garbage, he presents a divorce agreement. Qiao Yuwei, determined to survive in this new era and keep her handsome husband, tears up the papers. She proposes a one-month trial: if she fails to change his mind or improve her behavior, she will sign the divorce and leave. Song Zhinian, skeptical and disgusted, agrees but warns her to keep her word. Qiao Yuwei begins her transformation by thoroughly cleaning the house and bathing, discovering her own natural beauty beneath the heavy makeup and grime.

Her efforts to integrate into the compound are met with skepticism. When she attempts to farm on a wasteland to become self-sufficient, neighbors mock her. The situation turns critical when a group of children, including Huzi, drown in a nearby stream after being scared by a snake. While the other women panic, Qiao Yuwei takes charge, directing them to fetch help and administering CPR to Huzi. She slaps Huzi’s mother, Auntie Zhang, when she tries to stop the rescue, leading to further accusations of violence. Song Zhinian arrives and, believing the rumors, coldly rejects her explanations, assuming she harmed the child.

However, Professor Zhou, a respected medical expert, confirms that Qiao Yuwei’s precise and timely CPR saved Huzi’s life, praising her skill as superior to that of professional doctors. Auntie Zhang and the other neighbors apologize sincerely, and their attitude toward Qiao Yuwei shifts from hostility to gratitude. Professor Zhou invites her to demonstrate her first-aid techniques at a medical seminar, giving her a platform to establish herself. Song Zhinian, realizing his mistake, feels a pang of guilt but remains guarded.

Qiao Yuwei continues to win over the compound residents. She borrows money from Sister-in-law Zhao to buy ingredients and cooks mung bean soup for the soldiers at the training ground. When Dr. Lin appears and subtly tries to take the last bowl, Qiao Yuwei deliberately gives it to Song Zhinian, calling him "husband" and teasing him in front of the soldiers. This act flusters Song Zhinian, who is visibly jealous but denies his feelings. Later, she buys him a white shirt as a gift, but he misinterprets it as a present for Dr. Lin, causing tension between them.

The couple’s dynamic shifts when Qiao Yuwei’s cousin, Qiao Zhaodi, arrives in distress. Her husband was beaten and needs surgery, but they lack the funds. Qiao Yuwei asks Song Zhinian for a loan, promising to repay it within a month or face divorce. Song Zhinian, though still suspicious, provides the money and drives them to the hospital. His respectful behavior toward Qiao Zhaodi surprises everyone, including Qiao Yuwei. The story ends with Qiao Yuwei determined to repay the debt and win Song Zhinian’s heart, while he begins to see her in a new light, though his pride and past prejudices remain significant obstacles.