The '70s Chubby Nanny: The Cold-Faced Officer Wants a Second Baby

Lu Wanwan is a skilled translator fluent in five languages who transmigrated into the body of a rural woman in 1970s China three years prior. The original owner of the body died after being driven out by her relatives for giving birth to twins out of wedlock. Lu Wanwan raised the children, Tuantuan and Yuanyuan, alone through menial labor. When her daughter Yuanyuan was diagnosed with a heart defect requiring expensive surgery in the capital, Lu Wanwan sought employment as a wet nurse. She secured a position with the Zhou family, earning eighty yuan a month, a significant sum that allowed her to bring her twins to live in the household’s east wing.

Upon arriving at the Zhou residence, Lu Wanwan encountered Zhou Yushen, the regimental commander and younger brother of her employer, Chen Shu. Zhou Yushen was immediately struck by a sense of familiarity and an inexplicable attraction to Lu Wanwan, whose pale amber eyes and delicate features reminded him of someone from his past. Lu Wanwan, unaware of his status, stood up to him when he entered the room unexpectedly, displaying a resilience that intrigued him further. Zhou Yushen arranged for her transportation home and observed her interactions with her children, noting their close bond and her diligent care.

Conflict arose quickly within the household. In the courtyard where Lu Wanwan had previously lived, a neighbor’s grandson, Xiaoshun, bullied her children. Lu Wanwan confronted the grandmother, Grandma Liu, who relied on her son’s military position for protection. Zhou Yushen intervened, revealing his high rank and forcing a public apology from the boy. This act established his protective stance toward Lu Wanwan and her children. Upon moving into the Zhou home, Lu Wanwan faced hostility from Fang Anqian, a cultural troupe instructor who harbored unrequited feelings for Zhou Yushen. Fang Anqian viewed Lu Wanwan as a rival and a lower-class intruder, leading to repeated verbal and physical confrontations.

Tensions escalated when Chen Shu suffered from postpartum depression, causing her to become emotionally unstable and suspicious of Lu Wanwan’s care for her infant son, Xiaobao. During one episode, Chen Shu accused Lu Wanwan of harming the baby and threw a cup, injuring Lu Wanwan’s hand. Zhou Yushen intervened, dismissing Fang Anqian’s accusations and trusting Lu Wanwan’s professionalism. He also comforted Chen Shu, recognizing the severity of her condition. Later, Fang Anqian slapped Lu Wanwan after an accidental exposure of Lu Wanwan’s collar, which revealed a birthmark that Zhou Yushen found disturbingly familiar. Zhou Yushen defended Lu Wanwan, ordering Fang Anqian to apologize and warning her against spreading rumors.

As the story progresses, Zhou Yushen’s interest in Lu Wanwan deepens. He purchases gifts for her and her children, seeking to compensate her for the mistreatment she endured. His friends note his unusual behavior, as he has historically rejected all romantic advances. Lu Wanwan remains focused on her job and her daughter’s medical needs, maintaining a professional distance despite Zhou Yushen’s growing attentiveness. The narrative highlights the class disparities of the era, with Lu Wanwan’s rural background and widow status making her a target for prejudice, while Zhou Yushen’s military authority shields her from the worst of the hostility. The central mystery of the birthmark and Zhou Yushen’s sense of familiarity suggests a deeper connection between their pasts that has yet to be revealed.