Spoiled by Four Stepbrothers After Mom's Remarriage

Jiang Yu spent her first life as a selfless laborer for her abusive family, working in a tractor factory and supporting her father and three brothers until they stole her college admission letter. Betrayed and crushed by a truck, she woke up in 1976, moments before her mother remarried a high-ranking military commander, Huo Jianjun. Her sister, Jiang Yuehua, had also been reborn and attempted to manipulate the situation by feigning weakness to stay with the biological father while pushing Jiang Yu toward the military compound. However, Jiang Yu coldly accepted the arrangement, severing ties with her biological family and entering the Huo household with her mother.

Life in the Huo compound was initially hostile. The commander’s three sons—Huo Chenyuan, Huo Mingyu, and Huo Zhenshan—viewed Jiang Yu as an outsider and a threat to their family’s status. Huo Chenyuan, the eldest, was particularly cold and suspicious, testing her repeatedly. Despite the prejudice, Jiang Yu demonstrated her resilience and intelligence. She excelled academically, ranking first in her grade and humiliating her fourth brother, Huo Siyè, who had mocked her origins. Her technical skills also proved valuable when she repaired machinery and defended herself against bullies, earning a grudging respect from some family members while deepening the resentment of others.

The external conflict intensified when Jiang Yu’s biological family, led by the scheming Jiang Yuehua, attempted to reclaim her. They spread vicious rumors claiming Jiang Yu was illegitimate and that her mother had an affair, hoping to destroy her reputation and force her back into servitude. Jiang Yu countered their schemes with calculated wit, exposing their greed and turning their own manipulations against them. Meanwhile, Jiang Yuehua sought to align herself with a wealthy industrialist, Song Zhiyuan, planning to seize the opportunities Jiang Yu had once coveted.

A major turning point occurred when a devastating earthquake struck the region. Jiang Yu had previously warned the villagers about the instability of their village, but they had mocked her. After the earthquake destroyed the village, Jiang Yu participated in the rescue efforts alongside the Huo brothers. During the operation, Huo Zhenshan was trapped under rubble, leading to a moment of crisis that tested the bonds within the family. Jiang Yu’s bravery and dedication during the disaster further solidified her place in the Huo family, contrasting sharply with the cowardice and selfishness of her biological relatives.

Personal relationships also evolved significantly. Huo Chenyuan, initially distant, began to show signs of protectiveness. He rescued Jiang Yu when she was kidnapped by Qian Wenbin, a deranged man obsessed with her. This event marked a shift in their dynamic, as Chenyuan’s cold exterior cracked to reveal deep concern. He carried her to safety and vowed never to let her face danger alone. Simultaneously, Huo Siyè transformed from a bully into a protective younger brother, often seeking Jiang Yu’s guidance and defending her honor.

As the story progresses, Jiang Yu faces new challenges involving academic and career opportunities, including invitations from prestigious research institutes. She remains focused on her goal of using her skills to contribute to her country’s steel industry, a stark contrast to her previous life of exploitation. The narrative concludes with Jiang Yu firmly established in the Huo family, having outmaneuvered her biological relatives and earned the loyalty of her stepbrothers, while navigating her growing, complicated bond with Huo Chenyuan.