Awakening at Fifty: Taking Charge of My Own Household
To repay a life-saving debt, Li Jianjun spends his family's entire 150,000 yuan savings indulging the selfish desires of the widow Liu Mei. He even publicly slaps his wife, Zhao Xiulian, over an identical silk scarf. Liu Mei's manipulations and provocations, compounded by the villagers' gossip, push their marriage to the brink of collapse. When their granddaughter is injured by Liu Mei's son, Li Jianjun still takes the side of the culprit, finally exhausting Zhao Xiulian's patience. With the support of her son and best friend, Zhao Xiulian fights back against all odds. Using her intelligence, she gathers evidence and exposes Liu Mei's hypocritical facade in front of the entire village. Li Jianjun finally realizes his mistakes and kneels to beg for forgiveness. But Zhao Xiulian sets strict conditions, reclaiming not only her family but also the respect she deserves and, at last, taking control of her own life.
Main characters: Zhao Xiulian, Li Jianjun
Supporting characters: Liu Mei, Wang Qiang, Xiaobao
Cast: Su Dexiu, Hu Guoxiong
Also known as: 五十岁觉醒：当家做主
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Demi membalas budi karena telah diselamatkan nyawanya, Li Jianjun menghabiskan seluruh harta keluarga sebesar 150 ribu yuan untuk memenuhi keinginan egois Liu…
Demi membalas budi karena telah diselamatkan nyawanya, Li Jianjun menghabiskan seluruh harta keluarga sebesar 150 ribu yuan untuk memenuhi keinginan egois Liu Mei, seorang janda. Bahkan, ia tega menampar istrinya, Zhao Xiulian, di depan umum hanya karena mereka memiliki syal sutra yang sama. Tipu muslihat dan hasutan Liu Mei, ditambah gosip para penduduk desa, mendorong pernikahan mereka ke ambang kehancuran. Ketika cucu perempuan mereka terluka akibat ulah putra Liu Mei, Li Jianjun justru membela pelaku, hingga kesabaran Zhao Xiulian benar-benar habis. Dengan dukungan putra dan sahabatnya, Zhao Xiulian bangkit melawan meski berada dalam situasi terdesak. Berbekal kecerdikan, ia mengumpulkan bukti dan membongkar kedok kemunafikan Liu Mei di hadapan seluruh warga desa. Setelah akhirnya menyadari kesalahannya, Li Jianjun berlutut memohon ampun. Namun, Zhao Xiulian menetapkan syarat yang berat. Ia bukan hanya berhasil merebut kembali keluarganya, tetapi juga mendapatkan rasa hormat dan akhirnya memegang kendali atas hidupnya sendiri.
五十岁觉醒：当家做主 · Awakening at Fifty: Taking Charge of My Own Household
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