Song Yaozhi, a modern public relations workhorse who died suddenly from overwork, was reborn as the eldest daughter of the prime minister. Initially intending to annul her marriage and return home to live a carefree life as a "lazy salted fish," she accidentally became bound to the tyrannical emperor by a life-and-death curse. Song Yaozhi captivated the tyrant with her wit, while he protected her with his domineering strength. As their interactions deepened, their mutual affection blossomed. Eventually, Song Yaozhi successfully annulled her marriage and broke the life-and-death curse together with the tyrant.

After being set up by her company, 36-year-old executive Xia Xiaolan wakes up as her 18-year-old self in a poor village. Determined to change her fate, she pursues education while building a business empire from nothing. Along the way, she finds love, support, and a renewed sense of purpose, proving that courage and determination lead to true success.