Transmigrated as the Vicious Ex-Wife of a Blind Tycoon

Shen Zhiyi, a food blogger in her previous life, transmigrates into the body of a villainous female supporting character in the novel Deliberate Provocation. In the original story, this character is greedy and scheming, marrying the male lead Pei Xu only to squander his wealth and affection before he loses his sight in a car accident. After the divorce, Pei Xu rebuilds his empire while Shen Zhiyi’s fate is tragic, having lost everything. Upon realizing her new identity, Shen Zhiyi immediately deletes the contact information of male models she had been seeing and books the earliest flight back to Nancheng, determined to alter her doomed future.

Shen Zhiyi returns to find Pei Xu living in a dilapidated old residential complex, having been blinded in the accident and bankrupted by his company’s liquidation. Despite his dire circumstances, Pei Xu has prepared divorce papers offering Shen Zhiyi two city-center apartments and two million yuan, hoping to secure her future before she leaves him. Shen Zhiyi, however, refuses to sign and insists on staying to care for him. Pei Xu, accustomed to her previous selfishness, interprets her actions as a ploy to extract more money and repeatedly tries to drive her away, believing she deserves a better life than caring for a blind, broke man.

Shen Zhiyi begins her redemption by managing Pei Xu’s daily life. She cooks meals, buys groceries, and renovates their cramped apartment, replacing unsafe furniture and installing safety features like non-slip mats and protective corner pads. She also sells the luxury handbags and items Pei Xu had gifted her, transferring the two million yuan proceeds back to his account under the guise of an investment, though Pei Xu remains skeptical of her motives. Their interactions are marked by tension and misunderstanding; Pei Xu is guarded and self-deprecating, while Shen Zhiyi is persistent and practical, refusing to let him isolate himself or resort to eating instant noodles with cold water.

A key turning point occurs when Shen Zhiyi buys Pei Xu a white cane, forcing him to confront his blindness rather than pretend he is still normal. She also engages with their neighbors, earning the respect of Aunt Jiang, an elderly resident who knew Pei Xu’s late mother. Through these daily routines, a fragile trust begins to form. Pei Xu starts to notice Shen Zhiyi’s genuine care, such as when she dries his hair after a shower or feeds him watermelon, moments that contrast sharply with his memories of her previous behavior.

The story follows Shen Zhiyi’s efforts to help Pei Xu adapt to his new reality while navigating his emotional withdrawal and pride. She balances her role as a caretaker with her own independence, using her cooking skills and organizational abilities to improve their living conditions. Pei Xu, though initially resistant, gradually accepts her presence, finding comfort in the stability she provides. The narrative explores the shifting dynamics of their marriage as Shen Zhiyi works to redeem the villainess’s reputation and rebuild a relationship founded on mutual respect rather than transactional expectations.

As Shen Zhiyi continues to support Pei Xu through his medical check-ups and daily adjustments, the couple begins to establish a new normal. Pei Xu’s assistant, Zheng Shuyuan, observes the changes with skepticism but eventually acknowledges Shen Zhiyi’s sincerity. The story highlights the challenges of recovery and adaptation, emphasizing the emotional and practical steps required to overcome adversity. Shen Zhiyi’s determination to stay and her genuine concern for Pei Xu’s well-being slowly chip away at his defenses, setting the stage for a deeper emotional connection and the possibility of healing for both characters.