A Record of Musical Dreams and Elegance

In the turbulent and enigmatic era of the Republic of China, prosperity and upheaval went hand in hand. Shanghai was where the currents of the age converged, the stage for countless legends and vicissitudes. The story of A Record of Musical Dreams and Splendor begins here, with the piano prodigy Wu Yili, whose eventful life became a singular reflection of her era.

Wu Yili was born into a distinguished family with a long heritage. Her forebears had blazed trails and made great achievements in the cultural and artistic fields, building up a deep legacy that nurtured her like an invisible treasure trove. At six years old, she was an innocent, carefree child, playing wherever she pleased in the streets and alleyways. One day, by chance, she passed a music classroom on the roadside. A flowing piano melody drifted out, like a nimble sprite, and slipped straight into her ears. The tune seemed to possess a magical power. It struck her young heart at once, rooting her to the spot so she could not move her feet. From that moment on, the seed of music was planted deep in her heart, beginning a lifelong bond with the piano.

Her first teacher, Professor Liu, was a renowned musician who had studied in Europe and earned a great reputation in the music world. At their first meeting, Professor Liu keenly sensed Wu Yili's latent musical talent and the burning passion for music in her eyes. From then on, Professor Liu devoted everything he had learned to nurturing her, patiently guiding her as she steadily advanced on her piano journey. Through the changing seasons, Wu Yili immersed herself in the world of the piano, watering her musical dreams with sweat.

Time flew by, and Wu Yili turned eighteen. She was about to give her first solo piano concert...