Lin Xiaotang, a modern clothing shop owner, unexpectedly travels into a novel and becomes the infamous wicked daughter-in-law of the Gu family in the 1980s. The original owner was willful and domineering, constantly chasing after unsuitable men, and ultimately met a tragic end. Determined to rewrite her fate, Lin Xiaotang changes her ways, sincerely apologizes, cuts ties with her troublesome romantic interests, and wins over the Gu family with her cooking and genuine affection. Using her professional skills, she helps her disabled veteran husband, Gu Yanchen, with his rehabilitation, while building her own business with her clothing design expertise. Along the way, she exposes and humiliates the villains who spread rumors and cause trouble. She and Gu Yanchen gradually fall in love after marrying first, protecting each other every step of the way. She completely overturns her reputation as a wicked daughter-in-law, becomes the beloved of the entire family, and achieves success in both her career and family life.