Thunderstorm was a famous modern Chinese story about a family in Shanghai in the 1920s. The story was told in the first person, allowing the audience to watch the family's emotional, moral, and interest disputes and experiences. The protagonist of the story was the Wu family's son, Kelly (Zhou Puyuan). He gradually developed from an innocent boy into a selfish and malicious adult. In this family, Zhou Puyuan's behavior gradually revealed his shortcomings and human nature. In addition, the story also involved many political, social, and family issues, giving the whole story a profound experience and meaning. Thunderstorm was one of Cao Yu's representative works and also a classic of modern Chinese drama. Its achievements were in many aspects. In addition to obtaining artistic achievements, it also made an important contribution to the development of modern Chinese drama. At the same time, Cao Yu was also an important figure in the history of modern Chinese literature. His literary works had profound significance and expressiveness, and were deeply welcomed by readers.