Traveling back to 1966, starting by living in a cowshed.

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The theater was dimly lit, with a screen covering the entire wall in front and seats arranged neatly around it.

Lin Zhou was seated in the very center of the front row, while Wang Wei and several other executives sat on either side of him.

Secretary Chen sat quietly in the back row, taking out her notebook, ready to record Lin Zhou's opinions at any time.

Once everything was ready, Wang Wei nodded to the staff.

The lights went completely dark, leaving only the light from the screen in the screening room.

Accompanied by a stirring yet somewhat desolate background music, the opening sequence of "A Step into the Past" slowly appeared.

A familiar title, paired with a series of grand and magnificent images...

The rolling mountains, the battlefields of war, and the ancient and solemn palaces instantly transported everyone's thoughts to the Warring States period, a time of constant warfare and numerous heroes.

Lin Zhou sat up slightly, his gaze fixed on the screen, and even his breathing became slightly lighter.

His heart felt like it was carrying a small drum, thumping loudly.

The plot is unfolding step by step.

Tony Leung's portrayal of Xiang Shaolong is as dashing and unrestrained as ever.

The actor's performance was commendable, perfectly capturing the character's roguishness and wisdom.

And those classic scenes from the novel, such as Xiang Shaolong's shocking time travel, his hilarious first encounter with ancient people, and the thrilling steps he takes in the chaotic Warring States period, have all been faithfully recreated.

As Lin Zhou read, he secretly compared it to the later version of "A Step into the Past".

He discovered that this version of "A Step into the Past" was actually of much higher quality than the version he remembered.

Take location scouting as an example. Many scenes in later times were filmed on sets built in a studio.

It inevitably appears somewhat awkward and artificial.

This version, however, was almost entirely filmed on location.

The crew traveled all over the famous mountains and rivers of mainland China, including majestic ancient city walls, vast grasslands, and rushing rivers.

These are all real landscapes, and the resulting images exude a natural grandeur and profound sense of weight.

In terms of visual impact alone, it far surpasses later versions.

Then look at those grand scenes.

In one scene of the drama, Xiang Shaolong leads his soldiers to resist the enemy's attack. The camera pans across the scene, showing a dense array of soldiers covering the entire battlefield.

Banners fluttered, war drums thundered, and battle cries shook the heavens and the earth.

The dust kicked up by the cavalry charging and the blood splattered by the soldiers fighting were filmed with incredible realism, making the audience feel as if they were there, and their hearts were filled with excitement.

Lin Zhou knew that in later filming, such scenes would often be compensated for by using a lot of special effects to make up for the lack of extras.

But the effect was ultimately somewhat lacking.

Now, thanks to ample funding and support from mainland government departments, the company is well-funded.

The production team mobilized hundreds or even thousands of extras, and with the addition of excellent props and costumes, the resulting effect was naturally incredibly stunning.

The details were also handled quite well.

Ancient people's clothing was no longer uniform and crudely made.

Instead, different styles and colors were designed based on different identities and countries.

The patterns and accessories are exquisite, exuding a strong sense of ancient charm.

The furnishings in the palace, from a small oil lamp to a large table, have all been carefully selected to recreate the style of that era.

Even the actors' lines have been repeatedly polished, preserving the essence of the novel while being easy to understand and not difficult to comprehend.

The more Lin Zhou looked, the more satisfied he became.

He couldn't help but think to himself that this was no TV series, but a well-made blockbuster movie.

Wang Wei, sitting next to him, had been silently observing his expression.

Seeing a smile unconsciously appear on Lin Zhou's lips, Wang Wei finally felt relieved.

He leaned close to Lin Zhou's ear and whispered, "Mr. Lin, what do you think of this film? Is it alright?"

When you said you wanted a grand event, we didn't hesitate at all.

The battlefield scene alone took three whole days to film, and the manpower and resources used were unprecedented in the history of our television station.

Lin Zhou turned his head, glanced at Wang Wei, and nodded with a smile:

"Excellent, very excellent. Even better than I expected."

Upon receiving Lin Zhou's affirmation, Wang Wei's face immediately lit up with a bright smile, his tone filled with excitement!

"That's good, that's good! If you're satisfied, Mr. Lin, then all our hard work these past few months has been worth it."

The other people in the screening room echoed this sentiment, praising the show as well-made.

"This is truly a masterpiece! The visuals and the acting are absolutely phenomenal!"

"I think it's even better than those martial arts dramas produced by TVB!"

"President Lin's novel is well-written; adapting it into a TV series would be the icing on the cake!"

Hearing the praises around him, Lin Zhou felt a surge of accomplishment.

Once this "A Step into the Past" airs, it will definitely create a ratings frenzy.

Time flew by unnoticed, and the episodes were quickly finished.

When the image on the screen froze and the lights came back on, Lin Zhou was still somewhat reluctant to leave.

He stood up, stretched his somewhat stiff body, and with a satisfied smile on his face, said to Wang Wei and several senior executives:

"The quality of this drama has completely exceeded my expectations."

I think we should put the broadcast on the agenda as soon as possible.

Upon hearing this, Wang Wei's eyes lit up, and he quickly said:

"That's great, Mr. Lin! The idea we've discussed is to take advantage of this month's prime time slot to release this drama."

What do you think?

Lin Zhou pondered for a moment, quickly calculating in his mind.

This month's prime time slot is indeed a great choice.

He nodded and said:

"Okay. Your station can draft a specific broadcast time and then send it to me for review."

In addition, the publicity efforts must keep up; we must create buzz and let more viewers know about this drama.

"Don't worry, Mr. Lin!"

Wang Wei patted his chest and assured him:

"We've been preparing our promotional plan for a while now. We intend to use both online and offline channels to ensure that 'A Step into the Past' becomes a household name!"

Lin Zhou smiled with satisfaction.

Looking at the group of energetic people in front of him, and recalling the wonderful scenes on the screen, he was suddenly filled with anticipation.

He could almost see the scene after "A Step into the Past" aired, with the TV station achieving record-breaking ratings and Hong Kong being deserted as everyone flocked to the city.

When Lin Zhou came out of the screening room, the sun was shining brightly, and he raised his hand to shield his eyes.

Wang Wei followed beside him, his steps light and quick, his smile never fading.

"President Lin, there's one more thing, which is about publicity. I've had a bold idea in mind for a while now, and I'm just waiting for your approval."

Lin Zhou stopped and turned to look at him.

"Oh? That's perfect, let's find a place to discuss this in detail."