Chapter 354: Who's richer, Saudi Arabia or Dubai?

This news shocked not only these ordinary people.

The entertainment circle was also shaken quite a bit.

Yanjing.

Early in the morning.

Jiang Wen, Feng Xiaogang, and Ge You found a place to have breakfast, then chatted about movies.

Mainly, Jiang Wen had a new movie idea and wanted to invite the two to play roles.

By the way, Ge Daye often scrolls Douyin and instantly saw this video.

"Director Lin, this is really awesome!"

Seeing this hot-search news on Douyin, Ge You was completely stunned.

Beside him, Jiang Wen, hearing about his younger brother's matter, also curiously asked: "What's up?"

Likewise, Feng Xiaogang was also curious.

How would these two say it?

Unlike Ge Daye, who usually doesn't like to play on social platforms.

Director Lin and Re Ba didn't just take part in a Mango TV variety show; they went to Saudi Arabia—look at this hot search, this video: the Saudi prince personally received Director Lin, this treatment, look, this helicopter...

Ge You laid the phone flat on the table for the two to see.

The two also moved closer.

After watching.

Feng Xiaogang sucked in a breath sharply.

"Hiss... Director Lin, that presence is insane!"

Jiang Wen also came to his senses, laughing and sighing: "My younger brother's status, if this continues, in a few years he might surpass Long Ge!"

Ge Daye nodded in agreement: "Director Lin's movies are becoming more and more international—look at Fast and Furious, it boosted Rio's tourism economy so much, how many of our Huaguo people go there just to check in at the film's shooting locations!"

On another side.

WeChat group.

Everyone saw this hot-search news.

One more shocking than the next!

Huang Bo: "Damn, Director Lin, this is too awesome!"

Xu Zheng: "I just watched that video; those who didn't know might have thought it was receiving some country's leader..."

Zhang Yixing: "Brother Mo is too awesome!"

Deng Chao: "Probably it's the Saudi royal family; they want to promote their country's culture, and they want Director Lin to shoot his next film in Saudi!"

Ning Hao: "Chao Er's guess is very possible—now Director Lin, wherever he goes, is a hot commodity!"

Shen Teng: "My boss, this Fast and Furious, made them all crave it!"

Now look at the Saudi side.

Because it's their first time coming to this country.

To be honest.

The Happy Camp crew still felt somewhat novel.

Speaking of which, it's no wonder it's a place where the rich live.

Look at these malls, hotels, restaurants.

Not to mention how luxurious they are.

Re Ba, Zhao Zhaoyi, and Xin Zhilei sat in one car.

She didn't ride in the same car as Mo Ge.

Because she knew her man had something to discuss with Prince Salman.

Zhao Zhaoyi had sharp eyes, spotting a detail along the way: "Hey, Re Ba sis, Xin Zhilei sis, don't you think the buildings here aren't very tall?"

Although the malls and hotels seen along the way were very luxurious.

But..

They discovered that these buildings weren't tall, the highest being only ten meters.

"Indeed it is!"

Re Ba and Xin Zhilei, upon hearing Zhao Zhaoyi say that, also looked out the window and found it indeed true.

Fortunately, each of their vehicles had a guide.

Moreover, they were all Huaguo people.

This just goes to show how thorough Prince Salman's arrangements were.

The guide explained to the three that because the city was built on desert, the local government has very strict limits on personal buildings over four stories, so they can't just build recklessly.

The next second.

Zhao Zhaoyi seemed to have discovered something astonishing; seeing her point at the window and shout: "Wow, that building is so tall!"

The two followed Zhao Zhaoyi's pointing direction and looked.

Huh? It really is!

All along the way were four- or five-story small houses.

Suddenly seeing a super, super tall building, one would be quite surprised.

"That is the Kingdom Center Building, Riyadh's iconic skyscraper—it has 100 floors, stands 311 meters tall, is the city's only supertall building, and can be seen from any direction in Riyadh!"

So that's how it is.

At the same time, the viewers in the live stream were also listening to the guide's explanation.

Although these buildings aren't tall, they are truly luxurious!

With just a cloth on my head, I'm the richest in the world!

Why isn't the director switching to the shot of Director Lin and Prince Salman over there?

I really want to see what Director Lin and Prince Salman are talking about!

I guess the director doesn't dare to switch...

Riyadh looks pretty good!

By the way, who's richer, the Saudi prince or the Dubai prince?

Me too!

Soon.

These viewers in the live stream started comparing which of Saudi Arabia and Dubai is richer.

After all, these two are among the wealthiest countries in the world.

As for why the director didn't switch to the shot of Lin Mo and Prince Salman.

That's because...

Lin Mo's accompanying cameraman basically wasn't qualified to get in that car...

Of course, the production team knows that too.

Prince Salman went to such great lengths to welcome Director Lin; he surely has something important to discuss with him.

They're just along for the ride.

Here.

The Saudi prince kept introducing Lin Mo to the scenery and culture along the way.

Their communication was entirely in English.

Communication was smooth, with no need for translation.

As for whether Prince Salman is easy to talk to, Lin Mo thought, 'What else can guys talk about?'

Prince Salman surely wouldn't discuss political matters with Lin Mo, would he?

That would definitely be about movies, culture, and such.

"Lin, Saudi Arabia has a very rich culture; I hope you can fully enjoy this trip!"

Prince Salman said with a smile to Lin Mo.

"Of course, being able to travel to such a beautiful country makes me happy!" Lin Mo replied with a smile.

Then Prince Salman said again: "Lin, if you have any problems during this trip, you can contact me; my phone is available 24/7!"

"That's really too much trouble for you!"

"No problem; if I ever go to Huaguo, I hope you can show me around as well!"

"No problem!"

The two chatted and laughed together.

After all, they've just met; they can't jump straight into talking about cooperation.

Everything has to be taken slowly.

Prince Salman isn't in a hurry at all.

Soon.

The car arrived at the hotel entrance.

Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

Just now, Prince Salman had already introduced Lin Mo to it.

From the outside, it didn't seem particularly impressive.

When Prince Salman brought Lin Mo and the members of the Hua Shao team inside,

Wow!

It was absolutely magnificent!

The hotel lobby was spacious and luxurious, with a huge crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling, casting a soft glow.

The marble floor was mirror‑smooth, reflecting the surrounding décor and adding to the grandeur.

"Lin, this is one of Riyadh's top‑tier hotels; I hope you and your friends have a wonderful stay here!" Prince Salman said with a smile.

Lin Mo nodded and replied, "Thank you very much for the arrangements; the setting here is truly astonishing."

The Hua Shao team members behind him.

They weren't particularly surprised either.

After all, they're not ordinary people; they're wealthy big‑name stars.

They've stayed at hotels like this before.

But the viewers in the live stream,

they followed the camera, just like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden.

"This hotel is way too luxurious! No wonder it's in Saudi Arabia!"

"Seeing this hotel suddenly reminded me of Director Lin's earlier film *The Richest Man in Xihong City*!"

"Ah, wasn't the idea to do budget travel? Did this season of *Hua Shao* change?"

"Director Lin said, you can't even do budget travel if you want to!"

"Staying one night in this hotel must cost tens of thousands, right?"

"I just looked it up on Baidu; actually it's not expensive—over a thousand yuan gets you a night!"

"......"