The Bride of Yellow Earth

After her university dreams shatter, Li Zhaodi is forcibly married to fellow villager Zhang Jianguo by her mother for a 1,000-yuan bride price. Upon entering the Zhang family, she faces constant harassment from her mother-in-law, filled with inner resentment. Unexpectedly, her rough-looking husband proves incredibly considerate, understanding her desire to study and secretly helping her return to school. Four years later, Zhaodi returns as a rural teacher, and her relationship with Zhang Jianguo evolves from a forced union into a deep bond of mutual understanding and shared growth.