In a small bedroom, a girl was leaning against head of bed, starring in daze. She was Shen Siyu, who had traveled to 1969 from 2024.

Shen Siyu was an excellent public relation(PR) agent, with strong ability to manipulate people’s view and influence their thinking. Additionally, she was also a famous writer for her suspense and thriller novels.

However, she was a loner. Meaning till the age of 28, she was alone, no family, no friend, no boyfriend. Since she could remember, she was an orphan. It’s not that she did not want friends, it’s just that she don’t know how to express herself. People often found her boring due to her introvert personality. Later, she became successful in her career, people became fearful of her and saw her as an unattainable immortal.

Last thing she remember was going to sleep in her bed, now she woke up in 17 years old girl. Moreover in an era 40-50 years back. What is she going to do? Moreover, the body she took over has so many complicated family relations.

The girl is also named Shen Siyu. She is 17 years old, turning 18 in two weeks an also a high school student. She is eldest granddaughter of Shen family. Shen family is top family in City Pengying. Shen family is lead by Old Master Shen and his wife, Old Madam Shen. They have three sons and one daughter. 1st son, Shen Jian, has two sons and one daughter in middle which is Shen Siyu. He has an important position in military. 2nd son, Shen Cheng has one daughter and one son. He is city mayor. 3rd son, Shen Bolin, has three sons and he is in politics.

Last Shen Fan, only daughter of Old Master Shen, married a soldier. However, he passed away on a mission. Shen Fan could not bear it and soon followed her husband leaving her only daughter Bai Yuxi. Because Bai Yuxi’s paternal family was poor and Old couple were afraid of her suffering for being orphan in poor village, they bought her to live with Shen family.

That was the time Shen Siyu’s misfortune begin. As Bai Yuxi’s parents passed away after 17 days of Shen Siyu’s 8th birthday, Old couple forbid from celebrating Shen Siyu’s all next birthdays. All in family took care of Bai Yuxi and would let her have her way, let her choose first and only go with her suggestions. If Shen Siyu scored high marks than Bai Yuxi, then Old Madam will scold her(SSY) and say that she is showing off and making Bai Yuxi feel inferior. If Shen Siyu deliberately scored less marks, then Old Madam will say that she is wasting family’s money and should learn from Bai Yuxi. No matter what, Bai Yuxi will be praised and Shen Siyu will be scolded.

Now what happened was that yesterday, Shen Siyu asked her grandfather to permit her to invite her friends to celebrate her birthday as this is her last year in school. It don’t have to be grand, just simple dinner is fine too. However, Old Master Shen refused saying that what needs to be celebrated. It’s not these studies will be of any help. In the end, she needs to be married off. Shen Siyu was angry and disappointed and said that she will kneel until he agree. So, she keeled from morning to night with eating or drinking. In the end, she fainted and was carried to her bed by maid.

And when she woke up, souls were changed.Shen Siyu was hungry and in pain. She looked towards window and saw that it was almost time for breakfast. So she went to bathroom, took a good bath and changed to comfortable clothes. And headed down for breakfast.

By time she arrived, almost everyone was there. She silently went to farthest seat and sat. After breakfast was served, she started to eating without waiting for head to start. Old Master and Madam were displeased. Old Madam said, “ Don’t you know how to wait for elder to start before eating yourself? Where are your manners?” However, Shen Siyu continued to silently eat.

Band!!

Old Mater put the chopstick on table with a loud band. Showing his displeasure and anger. Everyone looked at Shen Siyu who was not slightest bit affected.

“Take away her dishes”, commanded Old Master in his authoritative way. Maid quickly took away the dishes leaving only chopstick in Shen Siyu’s hand. First, she put them down and finally looked at Old Master. He had fought in real and killed many people, thus has terrifying aura. Now that he was looking at her angrily, everyone has serious expression. As for Shen Siyu, she simply stood up and went back to her room.

Bai Yuxi said, “Grandfather don’t be angry. Sister must be upset with yesterday’s matter. She will be fine in some days.”

“Only if she was as understanding as you. Look at her temper.”, replied Old Madam.

“Let’s eat”, said Old Master.

Just as they were in middle of eating, Shen Siyu came downstairs, but instead of going towards dinning table, she went straight to main door, indicating she is going outside.

Shen Jian, her father, asked, “Siyu, where are you going? And why you did not change in school dress? You will be late.”

Shen Siyu was going to ignore first but turned around, looked at Old Master and said, “Since I am not allowed to eat here, I need to go somewhere I can eat. As for school, You can simply get my name drop out as it is waste of money to let me study. I am sure you can recovery a lot of money from school as there is still one full semester and one half semester left.”

Yeah, it was only two months since new academic year stated. After announcing this, she went out ignoring all questions raised behind her.

Whole family was shocked as they know how much she love studying and even want to go abroad.

But now she said, she don’t want to go to school. How is this possible?

Shen Siyu came out of Shen family house and looked around. She felt uncomfortable. Everything is so unfamiliar. She followed her memories and went to a state owned restaurant. It took her 20 minutes to walk. At this time, public transport has not developed much. So she could only walk.

In state owned restaurant, she had a hearty breakfast. Although customer service was not that good, but taste was excellent. Original host had some savings, so she paid bill with that. But it was not much. Just 10 yuan. However, it was not small also. As this meal costed her 2 yuan, now all she has is 8 yuan.

She needs to plan her future.She walked slowly to a nearby park, found a seat in corner, under tree shade and started what to do now.

Shen Siyu’s thoughts were that now is 1969, college entrance exam will begin in 1977, still 8 years to go. She can’t live in Shen family as well. If she did not found a job in time, she will be sent to countryside as educated youth. The Shen family will definitely

not help. She can’t do business at this time as well. So what to do?

To move out of family there are two options: go to countryside or get married. Shen Siyu was just considering her options when she noticed an argument between two people nearby. She was seating on left side of tree and a man and woman were talking on right side.

Actually it was just that woman talking. Shen Siyu can’t see them but she can hear them. It’s just that before they were somewhere else in park, now they are near her. Likely they did not notice Shen Siyu.

The woman was saying in her raised voice, “Do you want me to live like a widow? What do you mean by coming home once or twice in few years? I will be your wife, so I am your responsibility? How can you not come?”

The man replied, “My work is like that. But don’t worry. Even If I am not home, I will send money on time.”

“NO!! I refuse. I won’t marry you. I want a sweet romance, not a life like that. I am leaving.”, replied the woman and sound of her leaving came.

The man sighed. Shen Siyu who was hearing all this, suddenly had an idea.

From their talk, it’s clear that this man earns well, problem is that he is not home most of time. What could be better than this.

Shen Siyu stood up and went to that man saying, “Hey!”

Kang Zhiyuan turned and looked at the girl who called him, waiting for her to continue.

“You are looking for a wife? How about me?” said Shen Siyu.

“Girl, do you know me? You dare to ask for marriage from a stranger!” replied Kang Zhiyuan.

“You have bright eyes which show that you are not bad person. You maintained calm from beginning to end which show you have calm and gentle personality. And even when that lady shouted at you, you did not say anything, did not cursed at her in response; shows you have good upbringing. That makes you perfect candidate for my husband.”

Kang Zhiyuan was surprised at her wording. But still denied by saying, “But you are a little girl. And you have no idea about my work.”

“Let’s take a seat first” said Shen Siyu while leading to bench she was seating on earlier.

“So, I will go first. My name is Shen Siyu. My 18th birthday is in two weeks. I have studied till 1st year of high school. Now you should tell me about yourself.”

Kang Zhiyuan hesitated before replying, “My name is Kang Zhiyuan. I am 22 this year. I work in army. But I am not a soldier. That’s why I am away almost whole year.”

“I want to marry you. I don’t have any problem if you are busy and can’t come home. You can tell me if you have any question about me.” announced Shen Siyu.

“But why are you in such hurry to find a husband. You can start finding a husband after turning 18 and completing your school. There still one year left. You seems from a good family? So your family will find one for you,right?” asked Kang Zhiyuan.

“I don’t plan to continue school anymore. As for family, I don’t have good relationship with them. It has reached to the point that I want to move out. But I am not financially independent. So marriage is the only option. If I leave it to them, they will definitely not find a good one.”

“I only had 20 days of vacation. Today is 4th day. So, till you had your 18th birthday, not much time will be left. And I don’t know when I will get another holiday.” Said Kang Zhiyuan as he calculated.

“Simple. You go back today and talk with your parents. Ask about me tomorrow morning, decide in afternoon and send matchmaker in evening. Get married two days later which is your 8th day. Get marriage certificate on my birthday. This way we can still spend 12 days a married couple. How is it?”

“What if your family did not agree? And are you okay with getting married without turning 18?”

Shen Siyu replied, “It’s only a matter of few days. So It’s not a problem. As for my family, don’t worry. I can make them agree. So, it’s decided that we will marry?”

“Alright then. Wait for the matchmaker.” Replied Kang Zhiyuan.

“Good. Then you go and prepare for wedding. I am leaving. Bye.” Said Shen Siyu and turned to leave.

“Bye” bid Kang Zhiyuan.

Kang Zhiyuan went to matchmaker who had introduced his first date and asked about Shen Siyu. He thought She would need time to find information about her, but to his surprise she replied, “Shen Siyu is eldest grand-daughter of Shen family. She is very beautiful, hard working and excellent student. Although she has strong family background, she was never arrogant and always relied on her own strength But why are you asking about her, sir?”

Since Kang Zhiyuan got positive response about her, he told matchmaker about making preparation to propose to her and started discussing dowry.