Du tapis rouge au chemin de terre

• Destiny
• Sweet Love
• True Love

• Ep. 1
  Yvonne Shaw, a celebrated actress, wins the prestigious Best Actress award, marking the pinnacle of her career. However, her triumph is short-lived as she suddenly finds herself transported back in time to the 1980s. Confused and disoriented, she wakes up in a small village, where she is accused of having an affair with a man she doesn’t recognize. Her fiancé, furious and humiliated, publicly shames her, claiming she has betrayed him. To salvage her reputation, Yvonne is forced into a marriage with the man she was found with, unaware that he is the director of the local Steelworks Factory. As she struggles to adapt to her new life, Yvonne begins to uncover the truth behind her fiancé’s scheme and the unexpected twists of fate that have brought her to this unfamiliar world.
• Ep. 2
  Yvonne, now living as Xu Yan in the 1980s, is confronted by her fiancé’s family, who accuse her of infidelity. They mock her for being an illiterate village woman unworthy of their son, a prestigious factory director. Yvonne, confused by memories that don’t belong to her, tries to defend herself but is met with hostility. The family publicly shames her, claiming she betrayed her fiancé first. As tensions rise, Yvonne realizes her fiancé orchestrated the scandal to break off their engagement. Furious, she confronts him, exposing his scheme. She agrees to end the engagement but demands he return the clothes she made for him, asserting her dignity. The scene ends with Yvonne reclaiming her pride, determined to navigate her new life with strength and independence.
• Ep. 3
  Yvonne finds herself in a heated confrontation with her fiancé and his family. The tension escalates as her fiancé accuses her of betraying their childhood engagement, calling her relationship with another man "shameless." Yvonne, however, stands her ground, declaring that their engagement was a relic of outdated traditions and that she refuses to be bound by it. She boldly challenges her fiancé's authority, questioning his suitability as a factory director due to his backward thinking. Amidst the chaos, Yvonne and her new love interest decide to leave together to register their marriage, defying the expectations and pressures of those around them. The scene ends with her fiancé's family left in stunned silence, unable to stop her from pursuing her own path.
• Ep. 4
  Yvonne Shaw, now stuck in the 1980s, finds herself in a precarious situation after being caught in a compromising position with a man named Bi Qifeng. To avoid scandal and potential legal trouble, Yvonne proposes a marriage of convenience to Bi Qifeng, suggesting they divorce once the situation calms down. Bi Qifeng hesitates, concerned about the social stigma divorce would bring to Yvonne, but she brushes it off, claiming that in her time, divorce was common, especially for celebrities like her. As they prepare to get married, it’s revealed that Bi Qifeng is not just an ordinary worker but the newly appointed director of the Steelworks Factory, though he keeps his identity hidden to investigate a case of leaked factory blueprints. His subordinate questions his decision to marry Yvonne, wondering if he’s genuinely falling for her. Bi Qifeng dismisses the idea, emphasizing that his priority is the investigation. The scene ends with a mix of tension and intrigue as Yvonne remains unaware of Bi Qifeng’s true identity and the larger stakes at play.
• Ep. 5
  Yvonne Shaw, now living in the 1980s, reflects on her new life with her husband, who is surprisingly the director of the Steelworks Factory. Despite her initial shock at their modest living conditions, she begins to see the charm in her husband's resilience and determination. As they settle into their new home, Yvonne humorously compares her past life surrounded by "puppies" (a metaphor for her entourage) to her current situation with her "Chinese rural dog" husband. She struggles with her new identity, feeling out of place with her outdated appearance, but her husband reassures her, finding her beautiful despite her insecurities. Meanwhile, Yvonne is tasked with keeping an eye on a man named Wu Jianren, hinting at a deeper investigation into her husband's past. The episode ends with Yvonne grappling with her new reality, torn between her past fame and her present life.

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