Stand-In Wife: Daddy's Second Chance

• Babies
• Romance

• Ep. 1
  A woman returns home with her child after five years away. She talks to her child about their father and whether they miss him. Meanwhile, a conversation between other characters reveals a complex family situation, with one person seeking to take control of the family's assets. A plot to manipulate and control others is unfolding, with someone stopping another character from taking their medication. The scene ends with a dramatic confrontation and a threat of violence.
• Ep. 2
  A woman confronts the man who wronged her five years ago, demanding he pay for his mistakes. She had been forced to flee and separate from her child. Now, she's back and wants justice. Meanwhile, a young girl refuses to marry a man named 顾云成, citing his poor health and her own youth. The girl's mother reminds her of past events and the importance of not offending the powerful 顾 family. The girl insists on being with someone else, male 渊, and another woman offers to take her place in the marriage. The scene is filled with tension and conflicting desires.
• Ep. 3
  A woman, thought to be dead, returns after five years and is met with a mixture of shock and hostility. She claims to have been wronged by those around her and seeks justice. The family matriarch, Mrs. Gu, is skeptical of the woman's identity and orders an investigation. Meanwhile, the family's son, Cloud, is ill and in need of treatment. The woman offers to help cure him, but her true intentions are unclear. As tensions rise, the woman is escorted away by a servant, while another character, Hu Shaohu, comments on someone's poor health. The scene ends with the arrival of a person named Lin Yan.
• Ep. 4
  Gu Shao's health is poor, and his assistant suggests that he marry Ni Yan to improve his condition. However, Gu Shao refuses, stating that he will not marry her. Despite this, it becomes clear that Gu Shao has feelings for Ni Yan, and his health improves when she is near. Ni Yan proposes a deal: if she can cure Gu Shao's illness, he must acknowledge her as his wife. Meanwhile, another woman plots to become the future mistress of the Gu household, seeking to enjoy the wealth and prestige it brings. She believes that Ni Yan will not be able to succeed in her pursuit of Gu Shao. As the story unfolds, it becomes apparent that Gu Shao's past with Ni Yan is complex, and his feelings for her run deep. The question remains whether Ni Yan can cure Gu Shao's illness and secure her place as his wife, or if the other woman will succeed in her schemes to claim the position for herself.
• Ep. 5
  Ning and her husband, Gu Yan, meet with his family. Ning's beauty is admired, but questions arise about why she married into the Gu family. It's revealed that Ning wants to secure a good life for herself, while Gu Yan's family hopes she can take care of him. A transactional relationship is hinted at, with Ning offering to care for Gu Yan in exchange for a better life. However, Gu Yan seems resistant to her charms, and their conversation turns tense as they discuss their arrangement and the conditions under which he will accept her care.

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