Transmigration: Picking Up a Foolish Husband Who Turns Out to Be a Regent

Chen Zhiwei, a modern agricultural PhD and former sanda champion, transmigrates into the body of a twelve-year-old peasant girl who shares her name. The original owner died from abuse by her vicious aunt, Madam Wang, and neglect by the family matriarch, Grandmother Liao Jinfeng. Chen Zhiwei awakens to find herself in a hostile multi-generational household where she and her ten-year-old brother, Chen Zhiyi, are treated as servants. Starved, overworked, and beaten, the siblings have lost their parents and are being systematically exploited by their relatives who control the family’s land and wealth. Instead of submitting, Chen Zhiwei fights back, displaying supernatural strength that shocks her abusers. She publicly exposes the family’s cruelty, forcing the village chief to intervene and legally sever ties between the orphans and the Chen clan.

Following the separation, Chen Zhiwei and Chen Zhiyi are given a dilapidated thatched hut and two mu of poor land. During their first night, Chen Zhiwei discovers a mysterious spatial dimension containing a spiritual spring and her previous life’s laboratory samples, including drought-resistant wheat seeds. The spring water enhances her physical strength and accelerates plant growth, while the space allows her to store and preserve goods. With these advantages, she begins to hunt in the mountains, killing a wild boar with her bare hands and selling it in town to secure initial capital. She also starts a braised meat business, using the spiritual spring water to create a uniquely flavorful recipe that becomes an instant hit at the local Baiwei Restaurant.

As Chen Zhiwei’s prosperity grows, so does the resentment of her former relatives. The Chen family attempts to sabotage her business by spreading rumors that her meat comes from sick pigs, causing the restaurant to temporarily halt purchases. Undeterred, Chen Zhiwei sets up her own stall and builds a direct customer base, eventually renegotiating a contract that guarantees her supply while allowing her to sell independently. She expands her enterprise to include soybean products like tofu and tofu sheets, hiring helpful villagers and supporting those in need. Meanwhile, she trains her brother in martial arts to protect himself, and they begin to thrive in their new, independent life.

The conflict escalates when the Chen family, desperate to regain control or profit, attempts to force Chen Zhiwei into an unwanted marriage with a local man named Wang Erniu. They invade her home, demanding she accept the match for financial gain. Chen Zhiwei confronts them with a chopping axe, threatening violence to drive them away. The confrontation highlights the ongoing tension between the siblings’ hard-won freedom and their relatives’ persistent greed. Despite the threats, Chen Zhiwei remains resolute, determined to protect her brother and their livelihood from further exploitation.

The story follows Chen Zhiwei’s journey from an abused orphan to a successful entrepreneur who leverages her unique spatial abilities and modern knowledge to build a better future. Her primary goal is to ensure her brother’s safety and education while establishing a stable economic foundation. The narrative focuses on her strategic business decisions, her physical combat skills, and her efforts to navigate the complex social dynamics of the village. As she continues to grow stronger and wealthier, she faces increasing challenges from those who wish to take what she has built, setting the stage for further conflicts and resolutions.