Transmigrated into a 70s Novel: The Research Bigshot Begs Me to Get a Marriage Certificate

Lin Yiran, a college sophomore from modern times, transmigrates into a novel as a background character in Lotus Village during the educated youth era. In the original story, she is deceived by her treacherous uncle and dies tragically in a distant land, causing her family to be ruined. Determined to change her fate, Yiran uses her foreknowledge to protect her family and avoid the plot's pitfalls. She arrives in the village just as a group of new educated youths, including the male lead Xiao Ziyi and the reborn villainess Jiang Lanru, are settling in. Yiran recognizes Xiao Ziyi as the future brilliant scientist and Jiang Lanru as the woman who stole him in the original timeline.

The core conflict arises from Jiang Lanru's rebirth. Having lived a bitter life in her previous timeline, she returns to the past with the intent to seize Xiao Ziyi and avoid her own tragic end. She views Lin Yiran as an obstacle and begins plotting against her. Yiran, aware of the dangers, takes proactive measures to safeguard her family. She prevents her uncle's son, Lin Jianshan, from harming her eldest brother by ensuring his arrest for gambling, thereby removing a key threat from the original story. She also confronts her useless uncle when he attempts to borrow money, standing firm against his demands.

Key turning points include Yiran's growing interaction with Xiao Ziyi. Their first significant encounter occurs when Yiran rescues a drowning child from the river, an act that brings her into close contact with Xiao Ziyi, who helps save the boy. This event draws the attention of both the village and Jiang Lanru. Yiran's sharp tongue and courage in the face of Jiang Lanru's schemes further distinguish her from the original character. When Jiang Lanru attempts to sabotage Yiran's reputation by spreading rumors of an affair, Yiran and her family publicly confront the gossipers, silencing the malicious talk and demonstrating their unity and strength.

As the story progresses, the tension between Yiran and Jiang Lanru escalates. Jiang Lanru's attempts to manipulate Xiao Ziyi are consistently thwarted by his indifference and Yiran's interventions. Xiao Ziyi, initially drawn to Yiran's sincerity and kindness, begins to develop genuine feelings for her, contrasting with his cold dismissal of Jiang Lanru's advances. The narrative follows Yiran's efforts to navigate the complex social dynamics of the village while protecting her loved ones from the pitfalls of the original plot. Her actions gradually alter the course of events, setting the stage for a different outcome for her family and herself.

The story direction shifts as Yiran continues to assert her independence and challenge the expectations placed upon her. She maintains a close bond with her family, particularly her brothers and nephews, and uses her knowledge of the future to prevent future tragedies. The presence of the educated youths adds a layer of political and social intrigue to the rural setting, with Xiao Ziyi's academic pursuits and Jiang Lanru's manipulative schemes creating ongoing tension. Yiran's resilience and intelligence allow her to face these challenges head-on, transforming her role from a passive victim to an active agent of change in her own destiny.