Mu Youyou, a twenty-something graduate student from 2023 Beijing, experiences a sudden transmigration after winning a thirty-million-yuan lottery. A malfunctioning rookie system named Caicai mistakenly selects her as the host for a world in 1974, leaving her unable to return to her original timeline. Initially furious about the loss of her wealth and modern life, Mu Youyou quickly adapts when Caicai reveals a compensation marketplace and a farming space. The marketplace allows her to buy and sell items across dimensions, while the farming space features nine acres of land where crops mature in just seventy-two hours. Additionally, a spirit spring provides health-enhancing water, and a dropper offers a monthly dose of marrow-cleansing spring water. Mu Youyou secures her position by leveraging her multilingual skills and modern knowledge to navigate the challenges of the past era.
Upon receiving the memories of the original host, Mu Youyou learns she has inherited the identity of a nineteen-year-old orphan and primary school teacher in the Huaguo capital. The original host had been forced into an arranged marriage with Gu Beiting, a cold and handsome battalion commander in the Eastern Military Region. Their union was orchestrated by their fathers, who were comrades in the Red Army, but the couple had only met once. The original host, terrified of Gu Beiting, had transmigrated away, leaving Mu Youyou to assume the role. Mu Youyou decides to travel to the military base in Qingdao to meet her husband. Before departing, she visits the Gu family in the capital, where she charms Gu Beiting’s grandfather and mother with her warmth and competence, contrasting sharply with the timid reputation of the previous occupant of the body.
On the train to Qingdao, Mu Youyou confronts Gu Beiting and proposes a contract marriage. She suggests they live separately for two years; if they do not develop genuine feelings by then, they will divorce amicably. Mu Youyou insists on financial independence, refusing the bride price and offering to split household expenses equally. Gu Beiting, surprised by her directness and confidence, agrees to the terms. During the journey, Mu Youyou uses spirit spring water in her cooking and drinks, subtly improving Gu Beiting’s health and stamina. His favorability toward her begins to rise, though she remains focused on her survival strategy. Upon arrival at the military compound, they settle into a small courtyard. Mu Youyou quickly establishes herself as a capable housewife, cooking elaborate meals and managing the household with efficiency.
Mu Youyou begins working as a translator for the Xinhua Bookstore in the capital, a job she secured using her fluency in English and other languages. She mails manuscripts and receives payment, providing a legitimate income source alongside her system earnings. She also explores the local military community, befriending neighbors like Li Yumei, the wife of a deputy battalion commander. Mu Youyou’s farming system generates significant wealth, allowing her to purchase high-quality goods and sell surplus produce. However, she maintains a low profile to avoid suspicion, carefully balancing her modern lifestyle with the constraints of the 1970s.
A pivotal moment occurs when Mu Youyou climbs a hillside to gather bamboo for her vegetable garden. She falls down a steep slope while chasing a wild rabbit and is unable to climb back up. Gu Beiting, having returned early from training due to a premonition, searches for her and finds her injured but unharmed. He carries her back on his back, an act that deepens their emotional connection. Mu Youyou’s affection for him reaches one hundred percent, though she remains cautious about her true intentions. Gu Beiting’s protectiveness grows, and he begins to question his initial reluctance toward the marriage. The story follows their gradual transition from a contractual arrangement to a genuine partnership, as Mu Youyou navigates the complexities of military life, family dynamics, and her secret system.
| Date | Group | Release |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c25 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c24 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c23 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c22 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c21 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c20 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c19 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c18 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c17 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c16 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c15 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c14 |