CompletedAlso known as The Village Beauty’s House Swap.
Recommended completed work: The 1980s Naked Marriage Daily Life.
Next project: The 1980s Female Village Official or The 1970s: Remarrying a Fool (depending on inspiration).
Because her house was too small, Xu Wen’s family of seven—three generations—slept on the same kang (heated bed).
Suffering from severe insomnia, Xu Wen decided to marry herself off.
Her biggest requirement for a husband: He must have his own room!
Xu Wen, known far and wide for her beauty, attracted many matchmakers. She picked a candidate, but her family objected:
Grandmother: No, he has no parents.
Xu Wen: Perfect, I won’t have to serve in-laws. Plus, he has five rooms.
Parents: No, he’s divorced.
Xu Wen: That’s fine. He has five rooms!
Sister: No! He has a child. You’ll be a stepmom, and that’s hard!
Xu Wen: Great, I won’t have to go through childbirth. And he has five rooms!
Brother and Sister-in-law: No, he has a scar on his face and is terrifyingly ugly. He could scare children!
Xu Wen: Doesn’t matter. He has five rooms.
On the wedding day, the groom mysteriously disappeared. A few months later, news came that he had died without a trace.
Family: We told you not to marry him! Now you’re a young widow with a stepchild. How will you survive?
Xu Wen: I’m getting double the pension. Life’s great! No need to remarry!
Outsiders: Don’t marry Xu Wen. She’s cursed and will kill her husband!
Xu Wen: I have money, a house, and a child. Why remarry?
Xu Wen quietly erected a cenotaph for her husband, thinking, Sorry, but your house, your child, and your money are all mine now!
Lu Yuanzheng: ??? Excuse me, I’m still alive!
Important Notes:
Prices: Prices vary greatly across regions, even today. For example, pork bones might cost less than 10 yuan in some places but over 20 yuan in others. Don’t overthink the prices in the story—they’re based on the author’s research.
Daily Life Focus: The story is slice-of-life and may feel like a diary.
Fictional Story: Don’t take it too seriously. No nitpicking, please!
Imperfect Characters: The protagonists are ordinary people with flaws and unique personalities.
More to Come: Additional notes may be added later.
Content Tags:
Era Drama, Inspirational Life, Slice of Life, Feel-Good
Search Keywords:
Protagonists – Xu Wen, Lu Yuanzheng; Supporting Characters – [Others]; Others
One-sentence Summary: A salted fish stepmom navigates life in the 1970s with humor and resilience.
Theme: Ordinary people creating extraordinary lives in extraordinary times.