Transmigrated in the '90s as a Little Dumpling

Song Qiaoxi, a ten-year-old orphan raised in a welfare home, falls asleep reading a novel set in 1996 and wakes up transmigrated into the body of the book’s protagonist, a six-year-old girl with the same name. The original character was spoiled, rebellious, and ultimately responsible for her family’s destruction and her own tragic death in poverty. Upon gaining consciousness, Song Qiaoxi finds herself at Qizhou Railway Station, where she is immediately targeted by a human trafficker. Despite her small size, she fights back and alerts the police, who rescue her. Her savior is Chu Jin, a thin, pale neighbor boy who is one year older than her. Chu Jin, who has recently lost his parents and is facing abuse from relatives, calls the police and disappears before Song Qiaoxi can properly thank him.

Song Qiaoxi’s new parents, Song Jianguo and Qiao Qin, arrive at the station. Unlike the cold indifference she experienced in the welfare home, they embrace her with overwhelming warmth and relief. Song Qiaoxi, moved by their unconditional love, vows to protect her family and prevent the tragedies that befall them in the original story. Her parents discover Chu Jin’s plight and invite him to stay with them temporarily while they attempt to contact his relatives. Song Qiaoxi, recognizing Chu Jin as the future villain who once saved her in the book, feels a deep sense of responsibility toward him. She tries to befriend him, offering him food, but Chu Jin, hardened by betrayal and neglect, remains distant and suspicious.

At home, Song Qiaoxi adjusts to her new life, determined to be a good child. She attends preschool, where she confronts her past misbehavior. When she and her friends accidentally remove bicycle bells from the school shed, she takes responsibility and returns them, earning praise from her teacher. This marks a significant shift from the original character’s rebellious nature. Meanwhile, Chu Jin is taken in by his uncle, but Song Qiaoxi worries about his treatment. She maintains contact through phone calls, though Chu Jin remains aloof.

As the summer vacation progresses, Song Qiaoxi excels in her studies, achieving top marks and pleasing her parents. She spends time with her new family, enjoying simple pleasures like meals and outings, which contrast sharply with her previous life of scarcity. Her parents’ kindness and stability provide her with a sense of security she never had before. She continues to monitor Chu Jin’s situation, hoping to intervene if he faces hardship. The story follows her efforts to navigate her new identity, repair her relationship with Chu Jin, and ensure her family’s happiness, all while avoiding the pitfalls that led to the original character’s downfall.

Song Qiaoxi’s journey is one of redemption and adaptation. She uses her knowledge of the future to guide her actions, striving to create a better outcome for herself and those around her. Her interactions with Chu Jin highlight the potential for change, as she seeks to reach the boy who is destined to become a villain. Through her determination and the support of her loving parents, Song Qiaoxi begins to rewrite her fate, transforming from an orphaned reader into a cherished daughter and a protective friend.