Time Travel to the 70s: Flash Marriage with a Rough Man, Sweet and Lovely

Shen Qingli, a Martial Venerable with full-spectrum esper abilities from a post-apocalyptic future, awakens in the body of a sickly young woman in Kaoshan Village, 1970. The original Shen Qingli was renowned for her beauty but suffered from chronic illness, coughing blood and unable to perform labor. After her mother’s death, she was abused by her uncle Li Qiushou and aunt Zhao Dahua, who plotted to marry her to Zhou Yubai, a scarred discharged soldier, solely to collect his dowry. When Zhao Dahua poisoned Shen Qingli and sent her to Zhou Yubai’s home to die, Shen Qingli’s soul transmigrated into the body just as the poison took effect. Instead of dying, she engaged in a passionate night with Zhou Yubai, whose voice and physique captivated her. Upon waking, she realized she had inherited a severely weakened body that struggled even with basic movement, a stark contrast to her former prowess.

Zhou Yubai, initially believing Shen Qingli was forced into the marriage and harboring deep insecurities about his disfigured face and outcast status, was surprised by her calm acceptance of their situation. Shen Qingli, recognizing Zhou Yubai’s kind nature and potential, decided to protect him despite his cold exterior. When Zhao Dahua and Li Qiushou arrived at Zhou Yubai’s courtyard, accusing him of murder to cover up their own crimes, Shen Qingli emerged from a secret passage, feigning weakness and tears. She exposed their plot to frame Zhou Yubai for her death, forcing the couple to sever ties with her and return the twenty yuan left by her mother. With the help of the village captain, Shen Qingli and Zhou Yubai officially registered their marriage, marking the beginning of their new life together.

The couple’s early days were marked by tenderness and mutual support. Zhou Yubai, deeply moved by Shen Qingli’s affection, devoted himself to caring for her, providing her with nutritious food and ensuring her comfort. However, their peace was disrupted by the arrival of Gu Qichuan, Shen Qingli’s childhood sweetheart, who had returned from the army with a secret mission. Gu Qichuan, believing Shen Qingli was coerced into marriage, confronted Zhou Yubai, leading to a physical altercation that revealed Zhou Yubai’s hidden combat skills. Despite Gu Qichuan’s insistence that Shen Qingli belonged with him, Zhou Yubai remained steadfast in his commitment to protect her.

Conflict escalated when Zhou Sicheng, Zhou Yubai’s younger brother, confronted the couple, demanding money and harboring malicious intent rooted in a past life’s resentment. Zhou Sicheng’s hostility was fueled by a desire to uncover a hidden treasure he believed was buried in Zhou Yubai’s courtyard. Meanwhile, Widow Zhou, Zhou Yubai’s mother, attacked Shen Qingli with a stick, blaming her for disrupting the family. Gu Qichuan intervened, rescuing Shen Qingli and bringing the matter to the village captain. The incident led to a public confrontation where Zhou Yubai, previously submissive, stood up to his family, breaking Zhou Sicheng’s finger and severing ties with his mother and brother. The Zhou family elders, pressured by public opinion, agreed to the separation, allowing Shen Qingli and Zhou Yubai to establish their independence.

As Shen Qingli recuperated, she began to recover her strength, gradually regaining her esper abilities. She navigated the challenges of 1970s rural life, managing household affairs and supporting Zhou Yubai as he worked in the fields. Their relationship deepened, with Zhou Yubai finding solace in Shen Qingli’s unwavering support. Shen Qingli, aware of the political and social complexities of the era, focused on building a stable life for them, determined to protect Zhou Yubai from further harm. The story concludes with the couple facing external threats from Zhou Sicheng and internal struggles as Shen Qingli balances her past life’s memories with her present reality, setting the stage for future conflicts and growth.