Her Darling Husband [The 1980s]

Jiang Zhi opens her eyes and finds herself the daughter of a butcher in the 1980s.

She wields her butcher's knife with terrifying skill, ruling the village with an iron fist. Even the men give her a wide berth.

Until one day, she cuts her hand and steps into the village clinic...

The new village doctor, Chen Zui, has delicate, picturesque features and a grace as pure as snow. Unfortunately, he is disabled, confined to a wheelchair, and as quiet as a fragile jade statue of Guanyin.

“Zui is gentle by nature. Ever since his accident, anyone can push him around. The village chief's daughter is even trying to force him to marry into her family...”

“Big Sis, you're the only one who can protect him!”

Jiang Zhi's heart skipped a beat. Looking at his lonely figure, she felt a surge of heroic resolve.

Three days later, she showed up at his door with half a pig slung over her shoulder and slapped the table. “Chen Zui, come register our marriage! From now on, I'll protect you!”

The whole village was in an uproar. A butcher had forcefully married a disabled beauty? What a pairing... unbelievable!

Married life:

She swings her knife to butcher pigs and provide for the family, while he rolls over in his wheelchair to offer her water and wipe away her sweat.

She plants her hands on her hips and cusses out anyone who comes looking for trouble, while he lowers his eyes to brew tea, his fingers as exquisite as jade.

She thinks she's nurturing a delicate flower, but little does she know that her sweet little husband has already woven a gentle net around her, leading her step by step to prosperity, from a small village courtyard to a grand house in the provincial capital.

The night they move into their new home.

Jiang Zhi has just finished bathing, her wet hair dripping, when she sees...

The wheelchair stands empty. Her husband, who is supposed to be “disabled,” stands tall and straight, backing her step by step against the wall adorned with a large red “Double Happiness” character. His hot breath brushes her ear, and his cool voice turns husky:

“Wifey... Should we make up for what we missed on our wedding night?”

His ears are bright red, but his gaze is full of hunger.

Jiang Zhi: ?! His legs... His legs are healed?! Was that pitiful, delicate look all an act?!

Before she can demand an explanation, the world spins, and he sweeps her into his arms.

The red candles flicker. The bedroom door stays shut all night.

The next morning.

Jiang Zhi supports her aching waist and watches her satisfied, bright-eyed “sweet little husband” get up. She grits her teeth.

“Chen Zui! Some frail beauty you are... You're a wolf in sheep's clothing!”

Wasn't she supposed to be the one who forced him into marriage? This isn't how the script is supposed to go!

[Reading Guide]

* A bold, straightforward butcher heroine x a scheming, handsome “sweet” husband (His legs are faking it! His heart is black!)

* Married first, love later. She flirts with him? He turns the tables and hooks her instead! Maximum romantic tension!

* One-on-one romance, both leads are pure, devoted to each other in body and heart.

Theme: A healthy relationship means growing together and helping each other succeed.