Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 1050 - 925 Live Reflection (Extra)

Chapter 1050: Chapter 925 Live Reflection (Extra)

Dania’s words clearly meant that if they did not get a satisfactory answer today, they intended to escalate the situation!

Protesting in front of the Duma Gate signified they were still willing to resolve the issue and wished for a direct conversation with Wang Ye.

There was still room for both sides to retreat and compromise.

But if they went to Red Square, to the Kremlin, the impact would be much greater.

It meant there was no room left for manoeuvre.

Either Wang Ye would have to bow his head in defeat, agreeing to Dania and her group’s various rational or irrational conditions to stop them making trouble,

or Wang Ye would have to use his power or his contacts to completely "suppress" this protest!

However, such actions would have endless repercussions...

After all, this involved more than a thousand people, and was bound to attract the attention of numerous media outlets both home and abroad.

One misstep and it would be framed as a "human rights" violation, and once again the country’s image would be tarnished!

Nobody could afford to shoulder such responsibility.

......

Wang Ye’s smile faded, his expression turned solemn, and he glanced at Dania.

As their eyes met, Dania seemed somewhat guiltily to turn her head away, not daring to maintain eye contact with Wang Ye.

After a moment of silence, Wang Ye spoke again.

His expression was deeply sorrowful, and his tone heavy.

"I am heartbroken...

Truly, deeply heartbroken!"

As soon as he spoke, he used "heartbroken" twice in a row, drawing the attention of everyone present.

Everyone was curious as to what suddenly made Deputy Speaker Mikhail so heartbroken—was it because of the protest demonstration?

But even if that were the case, he should feel embarrassed, upset, or disgraced.

Why say heartbroken?

Wang Ye provided the answer himself, pausing before continuing:

"In the past few years, our national economy has developed rather well, and everyone’s standard of living has improved to some degree.

To achieve this, our country, from top to bottom, has made extraordinary efforts!

Today’s prosperity didn’t appear out of thin air.

You might all feel that life in the past two or three years has been peaceful, leisurely, and more fulfilling than in the previous years.

But what you don’t know is that behind this tranquility, many people are straining under heavy burdens, making your serene and happy lives possible!

And yet, the audacity of these members of the Economic Committee — who have planned the CBD Center project with the aim of enhancing the national development and transforming Moscow into a true international metropolis.

The goal of constructing the CBD is to attract foreign investment, to shape the nation’s image, and to foster better development in the future!

It’s not about someone’s vanity, nor is it about allowing certain groups to demand exorbitant prices or opportunely fish for benefits and welfare!

Do you realize that every single penny of compensation given to you comes from the taxes of all citizens, from everyone’s hard work!

That money is supposed to be spent on more important things!

Yet, when you ask, you demand a thousand US dollars per square foot, or an extra compensation of a high-end apartment.

Do you know?

In more remote areas, many families can’t even afford enough to eat.

Many teachers are struggling on meager salaries that can’t support their families and have to set up street stalls after work to earn money and make ends meet!

That money could have been used to improve the living standards of these people—it’s life-saving money!"

With these words, Wang Ye’s tone grew increasingly stern.

It was clear that the "certain groups" he mentioned referred to the agitated property owners present...

After hearing Wang Ye’s speech, many of the property owners present felt ashamed and lowered their heads.

Blinded by greed, they of course did not consider so much, as long as they could get the money.

But now, in front of thousands, Wang Ye laid them bare from the inside out.

Those sordid intentions, no matter how well concealed, had been laid bare for all to see. Any person with a conscience would now feel at a loss for words.

Indeed, this was a government-driven key project, not just a simple commercial endeavor.

According to major media reports, in order to construct this CBD Center, corporations had "bled" money, investing substantial amounts to build many iconic buildings.

And the government was not making a penny off of it; instead, it had to subsidize quite a bit.

Land was cleared and leveled, then nearly given away to those enterprises so they could build skyscrapers.

From the top down, everyone contributed money or efforts with the purpose of filling the void that was Moscow’s lack of a proper CBD Center.

It was all to enhance Moscow’s overall appeal!

Yet what had these people done?

They hindered the progress of the project, insatiably grasping for more, making outrageously excessive demands.

Because their demands weren’t met, they now come to demonstrate in front of the Duma Building, trying to force Chairman Mikhail to step back.

And the result? They were sharply rebuked by Mikhail, who in the moment revealed their disgraceful underhanded motives...

......

At this moment, the most excited were undoubtedly the media reporters on site.

Whether they leaned towards Dania and her group or towards Wang Ye’s side, everyone thought that today’s attendance was well worth it!

The protest itself was already big news, and it was directed at Deputy Speaker Mikhail, the most high-profile politician in recent years.

At the start of the demonstration, Mikhail had not appeared, leading many journalists to speculate that perhaps he was too young, had never seen such a large event before, and was a bit scared to confront the protesting crowd directly.

This clearly demonstrated political immaturity.

It was something to be "marked down" for!

Nobody expected that Mikhail would show up and be incredibly confrontational, not only refusing any concessions but also directly rebuking the protesters on site.

If it had just been posturing and throwing around authority, the situation might have gotten out of control—they wouldn’t have won people over that way.

But the key was that what he said was not only logical but also persuasive.

He caught many of the homeowners at the site off-guard, making them start to reflect right then and there...

......

The homeowners, either silent or embarrassed, stopped talking, and the scene was silent except for the "click click" of the many cameras’ shutters.

Seeing this, Dania immediately became anxious.

This Mikhail seemed to have some skill after all, having taken control of the tempo of the event without anyone realizing it.

If things continued like this, what was the point of their protest—might as well apologize on the spot and admit wrongdoing!

She quickly grabbed the loudspeaker and shouted with all her might:

"Don’t be deceived by him!

These politicians, their mouths are full of isms, but their bellies are full of business!

The words spoken by Deputy Speaker Mikhail were certainly beautiful and touching.

Indeed, our peaceful times are secured by those who carry the heavy burdens behind the scenes.

But the key question is, who exactly is enjoying these peaceful times, and who is shouldering these burdens!

He, Mikhail, is probably familiar to everyone.

Besides holding public office positions such as Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the Economic Committee, he’s also a mega oligarch, something I believe no one is unaware of.

He lives in a super mansion, and maybe he even has a castle-like manor in the suburbs for vacations.

Yet here we are with just one small house to our name, to be torn down, without receiving satisfactory compensation.

I would like to ask Chairman Mikhail, who exactly is enjoying the peaceful times, and who is carrying the burdens!"

......

With Dania’s words, the ambiance at the scene began to stir again.

Quite a few homeowners started to whisper among themselves, and their looks towards Wang Ye were no longer filled with admiration and embarrassment as before.

"Exactly! If Dania hadn’t reminded us, I would have forgotten that Mikhail is a great oligarch!"

"Yes, it’s said that he is the richest man in our country, without a doubt! He’s the top tycoon!"

"Not just the richest man in our country, I heard that he now tops all of Europe too, ranking among the first few in the worldwide rich list!"

"Oh, indeed, living such a luxurious, decadent life every day, and they still have the nerve to talk about carrying burdens, heh."...

Faced with everyone’s changed expressions, as well as the challenges posed by Dania.

Wang Ye did not panic, instead, he just stood there with a smile, looking fully confident.

Chairman Grezlov, who was standing behind him, seemed somewhat anxious and stepped forward to speak up for Wang Ye:

"Please don’t believe the rumors, I have been working with Deputy Speaker Mikhail for several years now, and I know him pretty well.

Mikhail’s lifestyle is no different from the average person’s, very modest, without any extravagance or waste..."

Unfortunately, his speech was cut short by Dania.

"Heh, Chairman Grezlov, aren’t you also a billionaire? I heard your son’s architectural company is quite large, securing many of the government’s low-income housing projects, making a substantial amount of money, haven’t they?"

Grezlov immediately shut his mouth, taking a step back.

Defending Wang Ye was fine, but if by doing so he drew fire onto himself, that would be a bit uneconomical...

......

Seeing Grezlov retreat from the confrontation, Dania smirked triumphantly.

These politicians, their words are more beautiful than each other’s, but the things they do behind the scenes, who knows how filthy!

As long as she had leverage on them, each and every one of them would soon become as meek as mice.

She looked at Wang Ye provocatively and demanded:

"Please, Mikhail, answer my question directly!

In the crowd of those carrying heavy burdens, is there a Deputy Speaker like you?

Or do you merely hope that we ordinary people continue to shoulder burdens to secure your peaceful times?

Oh, that’s not right; for a super oligarch like you, just peaceful times are nowhere near enough.

You must be after wealth and luxury, correct?"

Wang Ye gently raised his hand, signaling Dania not to be too hasty, and said with a light chuckle:

"Why not answer this question? It’s because I am considering whether I should really reveal some of my personal matters in front of so many people.

After all, although what I would say is completely true, if I were to speak about it myself, it would seem a bit like boasting..."