The 1970s: I Dumped the Male Lead, and His Unhinged Ex-Wife Won't Back Down

Seventies setting + military marriage + male lead adores the female lead + male lead is an ancient man reborn in modern times + female lead transmigrates into a book + both are each other’s first and only + one-on-one romance

Prologue: After getting cast as the vicious supporting female character, she stays calm and true to the role, acting it out step by step and living in character for years. Who could have guessed the male lead would change the story at its crucial turning point? Now she can only put her character’s defining traits to use and cling stubbornly to the male lead.

* Shen Shinian: His wife is suddenly being so attentive. She must have an ulterior motive! Keep a close watch so she can’t run away.

* Shen Muchuan: Just hearing about his sister-in-law makes him frown. She has no real skills, but she’s a first-rate troublemaker.

* Shen Munian: The gentle, refined eldest brother always gives her the greatest understanding.

* The elder Shen couple: Their daughter-in-law has turned over a new leaf, so she deserves praise! But their second son dares to break character? The old commander ignored him for a whole month.

* Shen Xuan: Mom is always losing her temper, but I like her best.

Tan Qiyue may not have any remarkable qualities, but she knows how to pick a man. She chose a gullible, easily placated fool who isn’t too bright.

All she has to do is make Shen Shinian do the work. Why would she get a job?

Short on money? No problem. She can even spend her younger brother-in-law Shen Muchuan’s salary without a hint of guilt.

She was born without a shred of shame.

Her only principle is to repay every slight in kind.

A reborn female lead? She’ll tear her apart on the spot.

Toxic relatives? She has none. She’s toxic enough herself that her relatives steer clear of her.

*Two years later, Shen Shinian plans to take her back to Guangcheng. She suddenly asks for a divorce, then turns and runs.

Shen Shinian chases her to the seaside, jumps into the water, and climbs aboard a cargo ship. Soaked through and gritting his teeth, he shouts:

“Tan Qiyue, you heartless woman who abandoned your husband and child!”