Transmigrated into the 1970s: Cherished by a Cold-Faced Army Officer

Sang Zhi, a skilled traditional Chinese medicine practitioner from the modern era, dies in a plane crash and transmigrates into the body of a young woman with the same name in 1974 China. She awakens in a railway station clinic, having been drugged by a man named Wang Daqing who intended to traffic her into the mountains. Using her medical knowledge and combat skills, she neutralizes Wang Daqing and escapes. During her recovery, she encounters Jiang Yan, a deputy regiment commander who has collapsed from a severe cardiac condition after being injured during a counter-espionage operation. Despite the risks, Sang Zhi saves his life using acupuncture and emergency medical techniques, though she leaves before he fully regains consciousness. Jiang Yan, whose senses were dulled by medication, only catches a glimpse of a red maple leaf birthmark on her shoulder and a mysterious scent.

Sang Zhi realizes she has transmigrated into a novel titled A Sweet Seventies Wife with Easy Fertility, where she was originally a vicious supporting character destined for a tragic end. The original owner’s family resources were systematically stolen by her relatives: her uncle Sang Jiqing and aunt Liu Meili seized her parents’ home and job, while her cousin Sang Yun stole her identity and opportunities. Sang Zhi returns to her residential compound to confront her abusers. She exposes their cruelty by revealing her bruises and the poor living conditions she was forced to endure, turning public opinion against them. In a decisive confrontation, she physically subdues Liu Meili, Sang Yun, and her younger cousin Sang Weiguo, reclaiming her stolen belongings and asserting dominance over the household.

When the Sang family attempts to frame Sang Zhi for assault by bringing Wang Daqing as a witness, she counters by revealing a tape recording of her uncle bribing hospital staff to provide illegal medical treatment to a vagrant. This act of corruption, which violates the collective interests of the factory, leads to the arrest of Sang Jiqing and his son. With her uncle imprisoned, Sang Zhi secures a position at the hospital pharmacy, a job originally intended for her but stolen by her cousin. She also discovers a "Merit System" that rewards her for helping others and punishing wrongdoers, granting her points that can be exchanged for goods in a spatial mall.

Seeking to find her missing younger brother, Sang Bei, Sang Zhi travels to the military compound of her great-uncle, Captain Cai, who was entrusted with her care by her grandmother before she passed away. There, she encounters Jiang Yan, who is recovering under Captain Cai’s supervision. Sang Yun also arrives, attempting to claim credit for caring for the elderly Captain Cai and for saving Jiang Yan. Sang Zhi exposes Sang Yun’s lies and her own superior medical skills, earning Captain Cai’s trust. Jiang Yan, suspicious of Sang Zhi due to her resemblance to the mysterious woman who saved him, begins to investigate her background.

As tensions rise, Sang Zhi faces new threats from her relatives, including her aggressive aunt Sang Yanfeng, who attempts to assault her. Sang Zhi retaliates, tying up her attackers and securing her position within the family hierarchy. She uses her merit points to upgrade her system and gather information about her brother’s whereabouts, guided by vivid dreams that provide clues to his location. Meanwhile, her relationship with Jiang Yan evolves from suspicion to a tentative alliance, as he recognizes her competence and integrity. The story follows Sang Zhi as she navigates the complexities of 1970s Chinese society, builds a new life, and seeks to uncover the truth behind her family’s downfall and her brother’s disappearance.