The Pitiful Girl's Body Was Taken — Reborn, She Joins the Army with Her Child

Meng Yingying was a tragic heroine in a novel who died of overwork and illness after raising three children alone for four years while her husband, Zhan Tingxu, served at the front. Upon her death, a transmigrated heroine seized her body, ruined the plot, and caused the world to collapse. The Bureau of Time and Space Management recruited Meng Yingying to repair the storyline by returning to the night she died. She agreed and was reborn just days before Zhan Tingxu’s return from the war. In her previous life, she had been weak and submissive, but this time she resolved to protect her children and secure their future.

When Zhan Tingxu arrived home, he was shocked by Meng Yingying’s coldness. She treated him as a stranger and refused to let him sleep in the same room or share meals with intimacy. The three children, aged four, were also wary of him, having grown up without a father. Meng Yingying focused on her health and the children’s well-being, ignoring the gossip of her sisters-in-law, who mocked her frailty and plotted to introduce new brides to Zhan Tingxu. Despite her distance, Zhan Tingxu was determined to win back his family. He began doing household chores, cooking meals, and caring for the children, slowly breaking down their defenses.

Meng Yingying’s primary goal was to secure financial independence and protect her children from the fate they suffered in the original novel. She traveled to her hometown to reclaim her father’s inheritance from greedy relatives, using her knowledge of the plot to outmaneuver them. She successfully obtained the house deed, land, and cash, ensuring she would not be left destitute. She also attempted to divorce Zhan Tingxu, offering to return all the money he had sent home over the years. However, Zhan Tingxu refused to sign the divorce papers, insisting that he would never abandon her or the children. He signed a pledge promising to treat them well, which temporarily stalled her plans.

A significant threat emerged in the form of Li Yanhong, the transmigrated heroine from the original story. After failing to possess Meng Yingying’s body the first time, Li Yanhong was sent back to repair the plot but possessed Li Yanhong’s body instead. She coveted Meng Yingying’s beauty and the affection of Zhan Tingxu, whom she had manipulated in the previous timeline. Li Yanhong attempted to sabotage Meng Yingying’s life, including pushing her into a river in an attempt to drown her. Zhan Tingxu rescued Meng Yingying, deepening his resolve to protect her. The Time-Space Administration punished Li Yanhong for her actions, striking her with lightning, which served as a warning against further interference.

As Zhan Tingxu continued to prove his devotion, Meng Yingying began to soften. She noticed his genuine efforts in cooking, cleaning, and caring for the children. The children also started to accept him, with the boys calling him “Daddy” after he fed them and protected them. Meng Yingying faced challenges from Zhan Tingxu’s brothers, who disapproved of his domestic behavior and advocated for abusive treatment of wives. Zhan Tingxu firmly rejected their advice and cut ties with them, prioritizing his family over traditional expectations. He also confronted the sisters-in-law about pushing Meng Yingying into the river, though no one confessed.

The story progresses with Zhan Tingxu planning to move the family to the military base, where the children could receive better education and medical care. Meng Yingying remains cautious but is gradually won over by his consistency and kindness. She continues to manage her herb garden and household, maintaining her independence while allowing Zhan Tingxu to contribute. The narrative highlights the contrast between the original novel’s tragic ending and the new timeline, where Meng Yingying’s agency and Zhan Tingxu’s redemption alter the course of their lives. Li Yanhong’s schemes are thwarted, and the focus shifts to the family’s daily life and the growing bond between Meng Yingying and Zhan Tingxu as they navigate their second chance at marriage and parenthood.