Becoming Rich with Daily Scavenging APP-Chapter 403: Special Economic Zone

Earth Wandering 2 is technically a prequel to Earth Wandering 1, but the story and setting are more hardcore than the first. The duration is also fifty minutes longer than the original.

"And then there’s the length. This second movie is almost fifty minutes longer than the first, so many elderly and children may not have the patience to sit in the cinema for so long."

"The movie wasn’t intended for the elderly and very young children anyway," Gong Fan was quite open-minded.

"I hope that the movies I make will still capture the interest of these kids when they grow up, rather than simplifying the plot for the elderly and children at the expense of storytelling."

Chen Yiyang saw Gong Fan’s determination and after thinking for a moment said, "Then let’s release it during the Spring Festival. We’ll invest more in marketing at that time."

"That’s not necessary," Gong Fan said with a smile, "From your description, I have a rough idea about what kind of movie Full River Red: The Rage is. Although I might not outperform it in box office during the Spring Festival, I believe that Earth Wandering 2 will have considerably more lasting revenue."

"Indeed," Chen Yiyang said, "The IP licensing of your movie is already enough to make considerable profits. I’ve already started production on related merchandise based on your design drawings."

With this said, Chen Yiyang suddenly thought of another matter.

"Oh right, why not also give me the game licensing for Earth Wandering 2. I can try to make a game out of it."

"Game licensing, huh," Gong Fan hesitated a bit.

"What’s the matter?" Chen Yiyang asked curiously.

"Previously, a mobile game company approached us wanting to acquire our game license, and the offer was quite high."

"Which company was that?" Chen Yiyang inquired.

"I forgot the name; I only remember that this company made a mobile game called Girls with Guns."

"Ah, I know which company that is," Chen Yiyang contemplated, "I won’t comment on this mobile game company, but honestly, it’s better to give it to me to develop. Or, you can license it to both us and them; just make sure the price is the same."

"In that case, I’ll also give you an exclusive license for a single-player game."

"That would be great," Chen Yiyang had seen the demo of Black Myth, a single-player game made by a scientific game studio, and considered single-player games an art form. Now, with the IP license for Earth Wandering, he could try to set up a studio to create a single-player game set in the world of Earth Wandering.

Producing a single-player game would at most cost just a few billion.

Even if it failed, it wouldn’t result in a huge loss.

After finalizing matters with Gong Fan, Chen Yiyang stayed in the Imperial Capital for a few more days.

Meanwhile, the re-edited version of the movie As Solid as a Rock by Zhang Yimou finally passed approval.

"The Spring Festival Gala has confirmed it; I’ll be the chief director. I’ll certainly make your humanoid robot dancing program happen."

Zhang Yimou promised as he got the result he wanted.

Once everything was settled, Chen Yiyang returned to Lin’an to inform Wang Xingxing.

Wang Xingxing was quite surprised that Chen Yiyang really got this seemingly unreliable matter resolved.

However, since it’s settled, let’s hurry up and study the relevant programs and technologies.

After all, the Spring Festival Gala is a stage watched by millions; any mishap would ruin the company’s reputation.

Yang Chengru called Chen Yiyang over after his return to Lin’an.

"We have a delegation going to Saudi Arabia soon; why don’t you join us."

"Should I take the Blue Diamond with me?" Chen Yiyang asked.

"No, don’t bring it," Yang Chengru said, "The delegation’s purpose in Saudi Arabia is to discuss a major affair."

"What major affair?"

"The Zhongsha Special Economic Zone."

That indeed is a major matter.

The term ’special’ economic zone indicates that some domestic laws do not apply.

"This special economic zone covers about four square kilometers, entirely managed by us, but Saudi Arabia will vet the brands and companies settling inside."

Chen Yiyang understood.

Being able to enter this Zhongsha Special Economic Zone essentially grants access to the Saudi market.

Last year, the trade between Huaxia and Saudi Arabia amounted to over a thousand US dollars, with Huaxia exporting goods worth five hundred US dollars and importing five hundred seventy US dollars.

These figures are quite sensitive.

Many countries prefer using US dollars for international trade because if the exports and imports aren’t balanced, without receiving US dollars, they might end up with currency from the other country that they can’t spend globally and can’t buy what they want.

In other words, if the import and export amounts between two countries are very similar, then there is really no need to use a third country’s currency; both countries can simply exchange their own currencies and trade directly.

If the Zhongsha Special Economic Zone is established and the trade between the two countries balances out completely, it would be significant.

Chen Yiyang started considering what business he might conduct in Saudi Arabia.

Sell electric vehicles?

Seems impractical, as oil is cheaper than water in Saudi Arabia; selling electric vehicles there seems a bit extravagant.

"I haven’t decided what business to do," Chen Yiyang said.

"No rush, take your time. As for the Blue Diamond, I found out that you can choose the method to hand it over to Saudi Arabia. Just ensure it reaches them, and its provenance will be backed by higher-ups."

"Alright, I understand," Chen Yiyang nodded.

After returning to the villa, the little accountant came out to greet Chen Yiyang.

It had been a long time since they last met.

The little accountant stayed in Lin’an recently to assist with the work there.

After chatting with the little accountant for a while, Chen Yiyang told her about meeting with Sui Pei in the Imperial Capital.

"Next time, if there’s a chance, we can have Sui Pei recommend a good restaurant for you to try."

"Ah ah ah, I don’t care, you must take me with you next time you travel," the little accountant shook Chen Yiyang’s shoulders upon hearing she missed a recommendation from a top food influencer.

"Alright, alright, next time I go to Saudi Arabia, I’ll bring you along and treat you to local delicacies there."

"Hey, Saudi Arabia?" the little accountant asked with curiosity, "Why are you going to Saudi Arabia again?"

Chen Yiyang explained the Zhongsha Special Economic Zone matter to the little accountant.

"After you left, I went to inspect our drone company. Its technology is pretty impressive now; we can use drones for performances.

What about creating a portrait of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia using drones and hanging it in the night sky after reaching Saudi Arabia."