The Soft and Delicate Educated Youth of the 1970s Was Spoiled Rotten by the Fierce Rough Man

Lin Wanwan, a modern woman, transmigrates into the body of a sixteen-year-old girl in 1975 China. She awakens in a modest apartment to overhear her parents discussing her imminent assignment as an Educated Youth to the countryside. The original owner was a delicate, pampered daughter of a factory director and a textile worker, part of a family with a strong revolutionary background. Lin Wanwan initially despairs at the harsh conditions of the era, fearing starvation and physical hardship. However, she soon discovers she possesses a unique ability: she can access a fully stocked, multi-level shopping mall from her previous life. This space contains everything from snacks and skincare to clothing and daily necessities, serving as her ultimate survival tool.

The Lin family is deeply distressed by the assignment. Despite their high social status, they cannot bypass the regulations. Her father, Lin Guoqiang, uses his connections to secure a placement in Honghe Commune, Yanghe City, under the protection of an old army comrade. Her mother, Wu Cuicui, obsessively packs her daughter with clothes, food, and ration coupons, treating the departure as a near-eternal separation. Lin Wanwan accepts her fate with surprising calm, knowing she can rely on her mall space for sustenance and comfort. She prepares for the journey by stocking up on modern items within her private space, hiding them from prying eyes.

Before departing, Lin Wanwan visits a department store with her mother and encounters her close friend, Xu Zhishuang. Zhishuang reveals she has married a military officer and is leaving for a different posting, escaping the countryside assignment. She warns Lin Wanwan about her step-sister, Xu Wen, who is also being sent to Honghe Commune and harbors deep resentment toward the family. The night before the trip, the household is filled with tears and emotional farewells. Lin Wanwan’s family gives her three hundred yuan and extensive supplies, emphasizing the need for caution and secrecy regarding their wealth.

On the train, Lin Wanwan faces immediate hostility from Xu Wen, who mocks her privileged appearance. Lin Wanwan retorts with sharp wit, humiliating Xu Wen in front of other passengers. She also encounters a group of fellow Educated Youth, including the enthusiastic Fang Yun and Sun Cheng, and the shy Gao Yongyuan. A handsome and aloof man named Cheng Shi travels with a girl named Shan Miaoyi. Cheng Shi is immediately struck by Lin Wanwan’s beauty and fragile demeanor, while Shan Miaoyi reveals she has also transmigrated or reborn, harboring obsessive feelings for Cheng Shi and jealousy toward Lin Wanwan.

During the three-day journey, Lin Wanwan struggles with physical discomfort caused by her weak original body, often retreating to her mall space to rest and use modern amenities. She forms a friendly rapport with Fang Yun, who offers her comfort and support. Meanwhile, Shan Miaoyi plots against Lin Wanwan, viewing her as a rival for Cheng Shi’s affection. The train ride establishes the complex social dynamics and hidden tensions that will follow the characters to the countryside. Upon arrival in Yanghe City, the group prepares to face the challenges of rural life, with Lin Wanwan relying on her secret advantage to navigate the difficult years ahead.