Cast members showed up at the conference.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Separately, another playwright linked to the series, Tang Yao, says: “Based on the heroes’ stories in this series, we want to show how knowledge and hard work can upgrade you. The main characters in the series faced a lot of difficulties, but never gaven up. "

The series is adapted from A Nai’s novel.

Chinese actors Wang Kai, Yang Shuo and Dong Zijian play the lead roles.