The Old Lady Reborn in the 80s, Unfilial Children All Kneel Down

Zhao Fengxiu, a seventy-year-old woman, dies alone on a stormy night in the rural mountains after being abandoned by her six children. She had spent her life sacrificing for her family, yet they refused to help their husband when he needed surgery, leading to his death. When Zhao Fengxiu herself fell ill and collapsed, none of her children returned to see her, citing busy careers or distant locations. Only Liu Jianxin, the eldest daughter she had disowned years ago, returned to arrange her funeral. Watching from the afterlife, Zhao Fengxiu witnessed her other children arrive late, perform fake mourning rituals, and leave quickly, revealing their true ungrateful nature. She died filled with hatred and regret.

Upon opening her eyes, Zhao Fengxiu finds herself back in time, twenty years earlier, on the day of Liu Jianxin’s wedding to Chen Juncai. In her previous life, she had allowed this marriage to proceed despite rumors that Chen Juncai had tarnished her daughter’s reputation. Liu Jianxin had been forced into the union, suffered multiple miscarriages, and was eventually cast out by the Chen family, only to die in misery. Zhao Fengxiu realizes she has been given a second chance to correct her mistakes and protect her family from the tragedies that befell them in her past life.

At the wedding banquet, which the Chen family had inflated into a large public event to mock the Liu family, Zhao Fengxiu interrupts the ceremony. She publicly exposes Chen Juncai’s scheme: he had seduced and impregnated another woman, He Linying, and then spread rumors that Liu Jianxin was the one who was pregnant and promiscuous. By ruining her reputation, he forced the Liu family to accept the marriage on his terms. When Liu Jianxin tearfully denies the accusations, Zhao Fengxiu supports her, refusing to let the wedding proceed. The Chen family attempts to pressure her, but Zhao Fengxiu remains steadfast, demanding justice.

The truth comes to light when Chen Fusheng, the seven-year-old son of Chen Juncai and He Linying, runs onto the stage and refers to Chen Juncai as "Dad," inadvertently revealing the secret. The crowd erupts in shock and anger. Zhao Fengxiu seizes the opportunity to demand compensation and a public apology. She forces the Chen family to kowtow before Liu Jianxin and sign a confession detailing their crimes. The Chen relatives, fearing scandal and legal repercussions, turn against Chen Juncai’s parents and force them to comply.

Zhao Fengxiu demands two thousand yuan in compensation for Liu Jianxin’s lost youth and emotional distress. Chen Juncai, desperate to avoid arrest and public shame, borrows the money from Wang Meimei, a wealthy woman he had previously pursued. Zhao Fengxiu anticipates this connection, knowing from her past life that Chen Juncai would eventually exploit Wang Meimei, leading to his downfall. She ensures the money is paid and the confession is signed, effectively cutting ties with the Chen family.

Returning home, Zhao Fengxiu confronts her other children for their cowardice and greed. They had watched Liu Jianxin suffer in silence and were now only interested in the compensation money. She scolds them harshly, declaring that the money belongs solely to Liu Jianxin. She announces her intention to post the confession publicly to expose the Chen family’s immorality and ensure they cannot stay in the area. Zhao Fengxiu resolves to protect Liu Jianxin, keeping her at home and supporting her, while disciplining her other children to prevent the mistakes of her past life from repeating themselves.