Nineties High-Society Romance: The Darling Wife Returns from Abroad, and the Commander Goes Wild

[1990s + high-ranking officials + devoted husband + marriage before love + two ambitious partners]

1993, Haiyan City.

Everyone knows that Huo Yanci, executive deputy district chief, is ruthless and coldly abstinent. Though still young, he has powerful connections and is the brightest political star in the district.

But he has a marriage that people laugh at. His wife, Shen Jiaojiao, is a spoiled, difficult woman who thinks he is dull and clueless about romance. Three years ago, she dumped him and went abroad to further her education, then vanished without a trace.

Just as his political rivals wait to see him humiliated and a scheming actress from the cultural troupe prepares to take advantage of his vulnerability, Shen Jiaojiao suddenly strides into the municipal government building with a suitcase full of trophies.

In front of the entire stunned building, Huo Yanci's eyes turn bloodshot. He pulls her fiercely into his arms and begs her in a trembling voice not to leave again.

People assume spoiled Shen Jiaojiao has returned to fight over the family fortune and demand a divorce. Who could have guessed she would stop acting difficult and become the ultimate wife-protecting fanatic?

When a scheming woman provokes her, a political rival sets a trap, or an elder pressures them, Shen Jiaojiao gives a cold laugh. “You think you can bully my husband?”

The couple stand side by side and fight together. Huo Yanci rises steadily through the ranks, while Shen Jiaojiao makes a name for herself in business. Together, they reach the pinnacle of success and prosperity.