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Since that's the case, Xu Fan decided it would be better to just take the blame himself, because no matter which choice he made, everyone would eventually know that he was the author of "The Old Man and the Sea".

While Xu Fan was thinking about these things, he asked Xiao Gu next to him, "By the way, I wanted to ask if you told the netizens that this novel, 'The Old Man and the Sea,' was written by a dragon who walks among mortals."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Gu shook his head and said, "Not yet, because you said before that this book would be published in physical form. As you just saw, the physical version is still in the printing process. I plan to talk about it after I win the Maodun Literary Prize."

Hearing this, Xu Fan was overjoyed and quickly said, "In that case, I won't wear a mask to receive the reward today. After all, this is a literary event, and if I wear a mask, I'm afraid I'll be identified by everyone. So I've decided to go on stage in person."

Upon hearing the news, Xiao Gu smiled and said excitedly, "Really? That's wonderful!"

Xiao Gu had been worried for a long time. She had been concerned about this matter all this time. It didn't matter to her personally, but it was the first time that a web novelist had won such a big award. It would be really inappropriate if Xu Fan was wearing a mask.

There had been no chance to persuade Xu Fan until now, and it was truly good news that Xu Fan had decided to take the stage and lead the troops.

However, when Xu Fan mentioned the second key point, her face instantly fell, because Xu Fan said, "But you have to do me a favor?"

Xiao Gu was taken aback, but quickly asked, "Tell me, as long as I can help you, I will do my best."

Xu Fan nodded and said, "It's not a big favor, just a simple small favor. Since I haven't told everyone that I wrote this novel, I won't say anything later. I'll just say that I wrote it myself."

Xiao Gu quickly shook his head and said, "Although I haven't said that this book was written by a dragon walking in the mortal world, I did say that it's the author of Qidian Chinese Network."

Xu Fan was taken aback, then frowned and said, "Is that so? What should we do then?"

Thinking of this, Xu Fan said again, "How about this, just change your pen name?"

Xiao Gu felt a sense of helplessness. After all, if it was about changing pen names, wouldn't that prove that Qidian Chinese Network hadn't properly recommended this author? But looking at Xu Fan's serious expression, he knew very well that Xu Fan was probably certain of it, so he could only nod and say, "In that case, then so be it. I'll find a way to handle the follow-up issues."

Xu Fan nodded, feeling slightly happier. He subconsciously ignored the fact that Qidian Chinese Network was facing any problems, figuring that Xiao Gu would handle everything anyway.

As Xu Fan pondered these questions, he was led inside by Xiao Gu, where a scholar was standing at the entrance.

Xiao Gu was fortunate enough to know him, so when the man saw her, he quickly came over and said, "Ms. Xiao Gu has arrived too, welcome, welcome."

Xiao Gu quickly stepped forward and said, "Teacher Wang, you can just call me Xiao Gu."

Teacher Wang nodded and said, "Good, good, Xiao Gu, your Qidian Chinese website is really amazing this time. It is said that the author is only in his twenties. Is that true or not?"

Xiao Gu quickly replied, "Yes, yes."

At this moment, Teacher Wang's gaze naturally turned to Xu Fan, and he said in surprise, "Could it be my young friend?"

Xiao Gu said, "Yes, teacher, this is Xu Fan, the author of 'The Old Man and the Sea', Mr. Xu."

Teacher Wang said with a smile, "You are indeed young and promising. Hello, young friend Xu. I am Wang Tiezhu."

Wang Tiezhu's name may sound a bit rustic, but his reputation in the literary world is absolutely renowned, as he is one of the six recipients of this year's Maodun Literary Prize.

Although Xu Fan didn't know much about literary works, he did know Wang Tiezhu, who was famous in China. When the other party extended his hand and addressed him as "young friend," Xu Fan was slightly moved and quickly shook his hand, saying, "Hello, Teacher Wang. I have heard your name since I was a child. It is truly an honor to meet you today."

As he spoke, Xu Fan didn't forget to take off his mask.

Teacher Wang stared at Xu Fan for a moment, then said curiously, "Wow, he's even younger than I imagined, but..."

At this point, Wang Tiezhu paused slightly, but Xu Fan quickly asked, "But what's wrong?"

Wang Tiezhu shook his head and said, "I just feel like I've seen you somewhere before, and I think I've heard this name before."

A person walked over from a short distance away and said with a smile, "There are plenty of people in the world with the same name as Mr. Wang, and many of them look similar, so there's no need to think too much about it."

Xu Fan didn't intend to explain. It was really inappropriate for him to brag about this. He couldn't very well tell a literary giant that he was a singer who was very popular all over the country.

Xiao Gu quickly said, "Teacher Wang, Fan Ge (Xu Fan) is very famous in the entertainment industry. He has sung many songs. You may have heard his songs, such as 'Broken Bridge in Snow' or 'A Song for All Tastes'."

Kotani's introduction is very impactful, or rather, very shocking.

Before Teacher Wang could react, the person behind him exclaimed excitedly, "So it's Xu Fan, the musical genius superstar in the entertainment industry! My God, this is unbelievable! You actually wrote 'The Old Man and the Sea'?"

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===Chapter 604 Acceptance Speech===

These shocking statements are absolutely true, indicating that the other party really does know Xu Fan.

Even Teacher Wang was stunned for a moment, and excitedly said, "You're Xu Fan, the rapper who sang 'Blue and White Porcelain'?"

Xu Fan quickly said from the side, "You two are too kind. It was just a lucky coincidence."

Teacher Wang quickly shook his head, because Xu Fan's words undoubtedly admitted that he was the boy. He was so shocked that he couldn't even speak. He said, "Chance and luck are for doing things, but this is a literary work, a musical work. This requires strength. I've read many of your songs, such as 'Blue and White Porcelain' and 'Luzhou Moon.' These songs are all classics. To be honest, my favorite is your 'Rain on Qingming Festival.'"

The man behind him said, "Hey, Old Wang also likes 'Rain on Qingming Festival'? Me too, but my favorite is 'Moon over Luzhou.' I just like the lyrics, I don't understand music."

Wang Tiezhu nodded and said, "That's right. I also like the lyrics. The songs 'Broken Bridge in Snow' and 'Blue and White Porcelain' are truly perfect. They capture the feeling of our Chinese culture perfectly. Although you are young, your literary level is really high."

Xu Fan quickly replied, "Teacher Wang, you flatter me."

Just then, Wang Tiezhu said, "Oh, I forgot to introduce you, this is the novelist Situ Qi."

Situ Qi's fame is also at its peak. Four years ago, he was the last winner of the Maodun Literary Prize, and also the youngest winner of the Maodun Literary Prize before that. He is now thirty-six years old, and he was thirty-two years old when he won the prize.

However, Xu Fan's appearance directly disrupted this situation. In an instant, the news spread throughout the literary world, and everyone was curious about the name of this online writer who came to Qidian Chinese Network.

But when they met Xu Fan in person, everyone was stunned, because Xu Fan was not only young, but also the superstar singer Xu Fan who was popular all over the internet.

Xu Fan quickly stepped forward and said, "Hello, Mr. Situ. I have long admired your name."

Situ Qi shook his head and said, "I really have nothing to brag about in front of you. Come on in."

There were other people inside. The noise at the door attracted everyone's attention, and they discovered Xu Fan's true identity – the singer Xu Fan.

As a result, many people chatted and asked questions around Xu Fan, and even asked for autographs or wanted him to sing.

Fortunately, at the end, Teacher Wang spoke up for Xu Fan, saying, "This is a literature awards ceremony; what kind of behavior is this?"

Wang Tiezhu, a renowned literary figure, has won the Maodun Literary Prize twice and was even nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature, so his words carried considerable weight.

As soon as he finished speaking, many people quickly dispersed, remaining silent without saying a word.

For a moment, it was finally much quieter.

Wang Tiezhu and Situ Qi chatted amongst themselves next to Xu Fan, while Xiao Gu ran a short distance away to call her editor-in-chief and editor-in-chief to discuss the matter Xu Fan had mentioned.

Upon hearing Xiao Gu's report, the editor-in-chief and chief editor called back after discussing the matter, saying, "Since he wants to expose his true situation, it's a good thing for us. However, if he doesn't want to expose the pen name 'Dragon Walking in the Mortal World,' then we'll have to find an old pen name that no one else has used before, making sure it belongs to an established author. This is a minor issue. The key is to solve the problem that follows: why hasn't this pen name been used to publish any books on Qidian?"

Xiao Gu nodded and said, "I know, I've been worried about this issue too."

The editor-in-chief said, "Right here in the outer city, we used his alternate account. He didn't want to expose his main account, so we did it this way. However, you should have a good talk with him and see if he can write another novel."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Gu nodded, understanding what the editor-in-chief meant.

Some people might believe it if you say it's a pseudonym, but the key is that if a pseudonym doesn't have any works, who will believe you? However, if Xu Fan can write a work of the same level that deserves the title of "master," even if it's a pseudonym, I believe some people will believe it.

With this in mind, Xiao Gu approached Xu Fan.

However, seeing that Xu Fan and Teacher Wang were having a good chat, he did not disturb them.

Time continued to pass, and finally the awards ceremony was about to begin. Photographers from various media outlets were already ready, and all kinds of photography equipment had been set up below the stage.

Today's schedule is actually quite simple: Wang Tiezhu, a representative of literary masters, will give a speech, followed by the award presentations and interviews.

During the awards ceremony, the host will also interact with the award winners and take photos with them.

So, the overall process is actually quite simple, mainly focusing on the award ceremony itself.

The hosts were a man and a woman. As they walked onto the stage, the woman began, "Spring has arrived, and all things are reviving. Literature allows us to feel warmth, poetry, and sacredness. Mr. Maodun was a great writer in our country's history."

The boy said, "The Maodun Literary Prize, held every four years, is about to begin. Thank you all for coming and witnessing it. Let's welcome my teacher, Wang Tiezhu, to the stage with warm applause to say a few words."

In an instant, thunderous applause erupted, one wave of applause after another, and even Xu Fan joined in the applause.

In the era of literati, there was always someone who would say a few words and then talk on and on.

Although Wang Tiezhu was different from those who talked incessantly, he still walked seriously onto the stage and said, "This year's Maodun Literary Prize has ushered in another spring, because among our works, there is a book whose classic status is shocking, and the author's age is younger than most of the people in this audience."

"This is a sign of progress in our times, and an honor for the literary world. We are grateful for the gifts of words and knowledge. I don't like to say too much, but I hope that the literary world will continue to prosper and do its best to get better and better. That's all, thank you everyone."

Applause erupted again, and everyone gave their approval to this literary veteran.

In previous years, the speakers would talk a lot in the first segment, but Wang Tiezhu made an exception. To be honest, even Xu Fan expressed his approval and agreement.

The host returned to the stage and announced, "Next, we will begin the awards ceremony."

The awards ceremony began, with a total of six winners, each of whom went up on stage to receive their awards.

Soon, the first five awards were presented, leaving only Xu Fan. At this moment, the host spoke up: "Life always has a beginning, all things are always reborn, from coming to going, from existence to non-existence, from the world of all things to the solitary self, we love the stories in words, we are willing to use words to write vivid characters."

The female host continued, "This is the evaluation of this book by the great literary figure Hu Yidao, and the author of this book is also the youngest recipient of the Maodun Literary Prize to date; he is only twenty-six years old. Now, please welcome Xu Fan, the recipient of the Maodun Literary Prize, to the stage to accept the award."

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===Chapter 605 Award Speech===

As soon as the host finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted in the audience.

However, the name seemed somewhat familiar, and everyone was talking about it for a while.

The audience and media personnel were all stunned, because the name and age seemed so similar to that person.

Both literary and music media are familiar with the name Xu Fan.

The reason is that Xu Fan's previous works also have high literary value, and some of his better songs, such as "Blue and White Porcelain," have even been rumored to be included in the college entrance examination.

Whether it's true or not is unknown, but one thing is clear: this matter is definitely true.

Everyone at the scene was talking about it.

"Xu Fan, twenty-six years old? No way, no way, could it be Brother Fan, Xu Fan?"

"Xu Fan, the superstar of The Coming One, this is unbelievable! The second season of The Coming One just ended, and he, as a mentor, is here to receive an award? My God, I am a true fan of Xu Fan."

"Am I proud that I attended Fan Ge's concert? But I think it's probably just a coincidence of names. There are just too many people with the same name. I don't believe that Xu Fan can actually be a master who won the Mao Dun Literature Prize."

"I don't believe it either. It's just that Brother Fan's writing skills are definitely good enough to write a novel. However, I still don't believe that Brother Fan can write a novel that can win the Maodun Literary Prize."

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At this moment, there are countless voices discussing the improbability of singing and songwriting, as these are indeed related to literature.

But this is a novel, not just any random poem.

This is the Maodun Literary Prize, and the only works that can win it are novels. Putting aside whether Xu Fan can write it, even if Xu Fan can write it, and write it this well, besides, even if he can write it this well and this long, where would he find the time?

Everyone was talking about it, but at that moment the noise suddenly stopped.

Everyone fell silent, as if nothing had happened, because a young man walked up from behind the stage.

The young man sang with a delicate voice, wearing black-rimmed glasses. He didn't have anything particularly special about him, but his slow yet elegant demeanor was truly impressive.

This was especially true for the countless audience members present.