Ch. 21Lung Fog, Brother Lao
Key Plot Points and Events
- Xu Yi impresses everyone, including the Dean of the Capital Conservatory of Music (Old Master Liu), by playing complex pieces on the piano and Guzheng, both classically and unconventionally (rock style).
- Old Master Liu offers to take Xu Yi as her disciple, but he declines, stating his ambitions lie elsewhere.
Character Developments
- Xu Yi: Shows exceptional musical talent, plays to the crowd, and provokes his classmates and viewers.
- Yu Xue: Feels defeated and jealous of Xu Yi's skills, eventually adds him as a friend.
- Old Master Liu: Recognizes Xu Yi's talent, offers to mentor him, but is disappointed when he declines.
Significant Themes
- Talent vs. Hard Work: Xu Yi's self-taught skills contrast with Yu Xue's years of dedicated practice.
- Ambition: Xu Yi's refusal to pursue music as a career highlights his differing aspirations.
- Jealousy and Resentment: Xu Yi's classmates and viewers express negative emotions due to his sudden success and humble attitude.
Character Interactions
- Xu Yi and Yu Xue: Their dynamic shifts from Yu Xue's initial disdain to her eventual admiration and friendship.
- Xu Yi and Old Master Liu: They briefly interact, with Old Master Liu offering mentorship and Xu Yi declining.
- Xu Yi and his classmates/viewers: Xu Yi provokes them, leading to increased negative emotion points.