This story emphasizes the "secret identity" trope. The heroine, an agoraphobic genius, enters a contract marriage with a celebrity. For years, everyone thinks she is a gold-digger. When a national crisis happens and only she can solve it, she reveals herself as the top scientific advisor to the government. The dramatic reveal is absolute gold.
If you tell me which or plot trope (like cultivation vs. historical) you enjoy most, I can suggest the best Ye Yiluo novel for your next read. Ye Yiluo(online author)_Baiduwiki
Ye Yiluo’s writing typically features several signature elements:
Chinese: Pinyin: Yè Yīluò JJWXC author ID: you can search “叶一洛” on jjwxc.net to find her original works.
Agriculture student transmigrates into a "scum" father/husband and must win back his family. Ultimate Wife of Prince