Hero: Lu Chenzhou: Steady and wise, with a strong sense of responsibility. Devoted and single-minded, with natural leadership qualities. He will eventually rise to power.
Heroine: Su Wanqing: Gentle yet resilient, clever and kind, soft on the outside but strong within. She and the hero are of one heart.
Their families: The Su family are intellectuals and skilled workers; the Lu family have a military and government background and uphold strong family values. The elders of both families are close friends, welcome the prospect of their children's marriage, and give them their full support.
Antagonist: Zhou Xiaomei, a reborn supporting heroine. In her past life, she knew Lu Chenzhou would eventually hold a high-ranking position, though she may have known only the general outline and not the details. After being reborn, she becomes vain and unscrupulous, trying by any means to split up the main couple and attach herself to the hero. She is vicious and devious, resorting to rumors, framing, sowing discord, and exploiting policies, among other tactics.
The logic is confusing. Isn't Lu Chengzhou an educated youth like Su Wanqing? Why did you become a country boy? The more you look at the back, the more chaotic you become.