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Chapter 1297: Chapter 1081: Receiving the Galaxy Award

Perhaps inspired by the Diamond Treasure Chest, even though the task might take years to complete, Lin Yuan still longed for it immensely!

In the following days, Lin Yuan taught three apprentices daily.

Full of motivation!

And time unknowingly reached June.

That day.

Wei Continent.

The internet suddenly became lively.

Because the results of the once-a-year Galaxy Awards were about to be announced tonight!

People from other continents didn’t care much about the Galaxy Awards, but for those from the Wei Continent, it was of great importance.

Just look at the book sales ranking of Wei Continent.

In the book market of the entire Wei Continent, seven or eight out of ten best-selling novels were of the sci-fi genre!

Many here have been reading science fiction since they were young.

Technology worship has always been the main tone of Wei Continent’s culture.

Therefore, the Galaxy Awards, which other continents don’t care about, had already captivated countless hearts from Wei even before they started!

“I wonder which big names will win the awards this year!”

“I at Huylan Dabo, his ‘Heart of Machinery’ written last December was amazing!”

“I think Zhang Yi’s book is not bad either.”

“This is not easy to guess, we have too many big names in Wei Continent!”

“Not just our Wei Continent.”

“Zhong Continent also has works that are being judged.”

“From last year to this year, indeed, a considerable number of high-quality sci-fi works have emerged in Zhong Continent.”

“Do you think states like Qin, Qi, Chu, Yan, Han, and Zhao will have winning works?”

“Except for Zhong and Wei Continents, there are not many authors from other states who have won the Galaxy Awards.”

“Han Continent did produce an award winner the year before last.”

“This year, there is an author from Qin Continent named Chu Kuang who has written two short sci-fi stories, and I feel they are quite good.”

“What good sci-fi could come out of Qin Continent.”

“No need to say more, it will definitely be another sci-fi battle between our Wei Continent and Zhong Continent this year.”

Wei Continent was used to it.

Every year, the Galaxy Awards are a contest between Zhong Continent and Wei Continent for awards.

Works from the other states occasionally appear, but the overall probability is very low, with only one work from other states breaking through every few years.

Most of the time, the science fiction works of other states only get nominations.

The Galaxy Award has less than eight categories, but there are dozens of nominations.

For any award, nomination and winning are two completely different concepts.

But that said.

The other continents’ lack of interest in the Galaxy Awards is not because the award isn’t important.

The main reason is:

The other continents simply don’t have many authors qualified to compete for an award of the Galaxy Awards’ caliber.

In most cases.

Science fiction authors of the states only pay attention to the sci-fi awards within their own continent.

Though not as prestigious as the Galaxy Awards, at least they’re eligible to participate, even if it’s just for self-entertainment.

The existence of many insignificant awards is to provide some self-amusement.

Non-standardized judging and non-transparent rules are the norms, so ridiculous jokes that cause contempt are normal.

Of course.

The awards hosted by the continents ultimately have some integrity.

More than self-entertainment, the fundamental reason for each continent to insist on establishing sci-fi novel awards is to hope to stimulate the creativity of local sci-fi authors by increasing competition.

The competition among continents on Blue Star is fierce.

The Literature and Art Association is conscious about intensifying the rat race.

Every continent does not want to fall too far behind the others in certain fields, and will ultimately try to catch up desperately.

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Qin Continent.

After finishing teaching his three apprentices, Lin Yuan also received a call from Jin Mu: “A few days ago, Wei Continent extended an invitation, hoping that you could attend the award ceremony, but I declined it on your behalf. The head of the Science Fiction Department from Silver Blue Books will go instead.”

“Alright.”

Something from a few days ago.

Jin Mu only mentioned it today.

It wasn’t due to Jin Mu’s negligence, but because Lin Yuan simply could not, as Chu Kuang, attend any award ceremony.

For any event that required Chu Kuang to show his face, Jin Mu always declined directly.

“The award ceremony is tonight.”

Jin Mu said with a smile, “If you’re interested, you can tune into Wei Continent First Television at 7:30 tonight to watch the live broadcast. I feel like we have a chance of winning an award.”

“Wei Continent First Television?”

“Of course, don’t underestimate the influence of the Galaxy Awards. Every year, Wei Continent broadcasts the ceremony during the prime viewing slot.”

“Got it.”

Lin Yuan hung up the phone.

After all, it was a major science fiction award, and Lin Yuan couldn’t say he didn’t care about it—that would be a lie.

Even putting aside the honor of the award, he also had to consider the prestige it would bring to the System.

Evening.

7:30.

After Lin Yuan finished his dinner and was about to head upstairs to check on the results of the Galaxy Awards, his sister Lin Xuan suddenly took a seat on the sofa: “Let’s watch Wei Continent First Television tonight.”

Just as Lin Yuan, who was planning to go upstairs, paused his steps.

Antarctica jumped onto the sofa, claiming a good spot in advance.

“Hey!”

Mom wasn’t happy: “I still want to catch up on my TV dramas.”

Lin Xuan said, “Wei Continent First Television is broadcasting the Galaxy Awards ceremony live tonight, and our company has submitted a work for competition, which might just win an award.”

“Give me a break.”

Mom said, “Do you think I don’t know what our Qin Continent’s science fiction is like?”

The younger sister nodded on the side: “It would be good enough just to get a nomination.”

Well, then.

People from Qin Continent have too much awareness.

Even Mom knows that Qin Continent’s science fiction isn’t up to par.

Lin Xuan glanced at Lin Yuan: “The work that’s entered for the competition was written by Chu Kuang.”

“Let’s watch it!”

Mom suddenly perked up, “Chu Kuang is Lin Yuan’s friend. Lin Yuan’s friends definitely have a chance to win awards!”

The sister sat down in front of the sofa without a word.

Lin Yuan simply sat down next to Antarctica, stroking the dog’s fur while watching the TV.

The TV turned on.

It was quick.

The award ceremony began.

After watching the announcement of a few awards, Mom was dozing off as she didn’t read science fiction: “What’s the name of Lin Yuan’s friend’s book?”

“The Martian Rescue.”

Lin Yuan dutifully reported the title.

The sister said: “It seems that there has been no mention of this work yet.”

Just then.

Another award was about to be presented.

This award was called [Best Mid-Length Science Fiction Award].

The host read out four nominated works, among which “The Martian Rescue” was prominently included.

“It’s coming, it’s coming!”

“We’ve already got a nomination!”

“Will it win?”

“Woof!”

The whole family was staring at the TV.

The host on stage glanced at the results in hand and revealed a surprised smile:

“The work winning this year’s Galaxy Award for Best Mid-Length Science Fiction is ‘The Martian Rescue’ by Chu Kuang, a writer from Qin Continent. Congratulations to Chu Kuang for becoming the fourth writer in the history of Qin Continent to be honored with a Galaxy Award, and it’s been five years since someone from Qin Continent last won the prize!”

The whole family burst into cheers!

Chu Kuang was Lin Yuan’s good friend, and for the family, Chu Kuang’s victory was just like Lin Yuan’s victory, and it was worth celebrating!

Although, it was indeed Lin Yuan who actually won.

“Ulala!”

Antarctica jumped three feet high.

Lin Yuan immediately gave him a look.

You little Antarctica!

Is this an attempt to snitch?

This dog seems to know a little too much!

“Whimper, whimper.”

Antarctica immediately deflated.

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ps: Writer’s block is getting better, the cooldown for the typing master is almost over, wait for Polluted White to have a small but mighty rise tomorrow!

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