The Substitute Quits

Shen Xingchen was born into a family that favored sons over daughters. As an adult, she was forced into marriage with Xie Linyuan due to a dowry arrangement. Xie Linyuan married her due to a scandal, mistakenly thinking she was involved in the scheme, and he tormented her in private. Later, he realized the misunderstanding and tried to make amends, but the return of He Shanshan stirred up more trouble. Shen Xingchen, pregnant and in danger, faced a difficult decision. He Shanshan retreated strategically, and Shen Xingchen chose to abandon both the child and her marriage. Xie Linyuan began to develop feelings for her, but they still moved toward divorce. The Xie family intervened, and Shen Xingchen reluctantly stayed. Later, Xie Linyuan discovered that the misunderstanding with He Shanshan had been a mistake, but by then, Shen Xingchen had already become cold-hearted. He Shanshan sought revenge, and Xie Linyuan fell into a predicament. Shen Xingchen returned with her shares and was accepted into medical school, while Xie Linyuan came to seek reconciliation.