At just 19, Yang Yuechun’s apprentice Yu Shang had established a firm foothold in Beijing’s Yanlai Tower with the Yunyi troupe. Her clear, melodious voice and nimble hands made her one of Beiping’s most celebrated opera performers, admired by countless fans.
Xu Mo, the eldest son of the Xu family, returned from studying abroad at 18. Proud of his foreign education, he spent his days eating, drinking, and having fun, neglecting anything worthwhile. Once a well-read young gentleman from a distinguished family, he had become an idle playboy. He had no interest in books or opera, preferring to drink and make merry.
One was an opera performer who made a living appearing in public, while the other was a wealthy young gentleman who had studied overseas. They should never have crossed paths, yet fate brought them together at a private theatrical gathering.
