In her previous life, Shen Xi reached the pinnacle of the film industry and was ready to enjoy an early retirement. Fate, however, had other plans. An accident on her way home landed her inside the world of a melodramatic novel. She became the “brain-dead” female supporting character—a obsessive pursuer of the male lead who eventually lost everything, only to die believing the male lead was too good for her.

Hah. Please.

Rumor has it that the heir of the Gu family is on his deathbed, and a master has claimed only a “fated match” can extend his life. Shen Xi, having read the original book, knows that Gu Zemu the male lead’s young uncleis wheelchair-bound due to a car accident and will soon pass away from depression, leaving behind a pathetic adopted son.

Marrying into the family now is the perfect plan. She can act as a “good luck charm” bride to spite the male lead, and once Gu Zemu kicks the bucket, she’ll inherit a massive payout and regain her freedom!

To her surprise, her new husband is incredibly handsome, and her “cheap” stepson is sensible and obedient. Though only seven years old, the boy is already a mini-CEO in the making.

When a parenting variety show comes knocking, Shen Xi figures a free, all-expenses-paid trip sounds like a great idea. Before they head out, her mature little son pats his father’s hand reassuringly: “Don’t worry. As long as I’m there, I won’t give anyone else a chance to get close to her.”

Gu Zemu: “…”

Rather than worrying about his wife wandering off, he’s more concerned she might starve to death on the show. The girl looks so delicate; she doesn’t seem like she’s ever touched a stove in her life.

He’s worried!

When the show was first announced, Shen Xi faced a wave of malicious speculation as a young stepmother:

“She’s so young and already a gold digger. The husband is probably some fat, bald old man!”

“Using a child just to get famous… typical stepmother behavior!”

“With looks like that, she definitely can’t do chores or tell one grain from another. That poor kid is going to suffer!”

But once the show aired, the narrative shifted. Shen Xi used her high IQ to secure the best house and cooked meals so fragrant they made the entire crew drool. Meanwhile, the little “mini-boss” was busy lecturing her to rest more so she wouldn’t get tired, all while acting spoiled and promising to be a good boy.

The audience was stunned:

“This isn’t what we expected at all!”

“Why does that food look so good?!”

During the final episode, Mr. Gu finally showed his face, sparking a fresh wave of envy and adoration.

The Dynamic: A playful, “drama queen” female lead vs. a protective, “dad-type” male lead.

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