Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 1115 - 957: It’s Time to Lay the Cards on the Table_2

Chapter 1115: Chapter 957: It’s Time to Lay the Cards on the Table_2

Of course, if it really took that long, the customers wouldn’t wait...

But Dad wasn’t entirely right, there are indeed some private kitchens or very high-end restaurants that can be reserved in advance, and they will cook with care for you.

It’s just that the prices are not something ordinary people can afford...

...

After a simple wash, the family of three gathered around the dining table to start dinner.

Mom asked with concern, "Speaking of which, weren’t you meeting your old classmates in the capital city of the province today, planning to stay there for the night? How come you’re suddenly back?"

With his mouth full of food, Wang Ye chewed and mumbled unclearly, "Met the old classmates. There wasn’t much else to do in the capital city, so I thought I might as well hurry back. Oh right, do you know Zhang Xiaoxi, the girl who lived not far from us and who was my high school classmate who got into Tsinghua? She came back with me."

Mom’s eyes lit up and she quickly nodded, saying,

"Of course I remember! When her Tsinghua acceptance letter arrived, the county even sent a team to parade around here with drums and gongs.

Everyone knows how impressive Lao Zhang’s daughter was; that year, she was the only one from your school who got into Tsinghua.

Such a pity that you, my unworthy son, only got into a junior college. Later on, I felt embarrassed to greet Zhang Xiaoxi’s parents, fearing they might ask about you.

Thankfully, you seemed to have a sudden epiphany after going abroad, started to understand business, and learned how to make money.

Still, you’ll never compare to Zhang Xiaoxi. She must have graduated from university by now, probably going straight into government work, a real promising official in the making!"

In her words was a blend of admiration for Zhang Xiaoxi and frustration with Wang Ye...

Dad, unable to listen any longer, coughed and intervened,

"It’s not like that. It’s not so easy to get into the government departments, even for Tsinghua graduates, who still have to go through a selection process to get a government job.

I ran into Zhang Xiaoxi’s father a while ago and had a little chat. He told me Xiaoxi hasn’t started working but continued her graduate studies, still at Tsinghua."

Upon hearing this, Mom exclaimed in admiration, "Does that mean she might stay on to teach at Tsinghua, probably studying all the way to a doctorate?

That would be a Tsinghua doctorate!"

Dad retorted,

"It’s not so simple to stay at Tsinghua to teach!

Although, in our eyes, a Tsinghua doctorate is indeed very prestigious, but in a city like the capital, it’s... decent, I guess.

Who knows, Xiaoye’s future development might be much better than Zhang Xiaoxi’s.

When Xiaoye comes back to start his own business, if he sets up a big company in the capital, Zhang Xiaoxi might end up working for him."

Mom scoffed, "You wish. How big a company would it take to afford a doctorate from Tsinghua? Xiaoye’s been doing foreign trade in Moscow, oh, and acting as a landlord; that’s not really conducive to starting a company.

When he returns home, he will probably still be working in something related to foreign trade.

By the way, Xiaoye, how’s your business doing? I haven’t heard you mention anything about your business in our recent calls."

Dad also turned his gaze with concern towards Wang Ye.

In the past six months, every phone conversation with Wang Ye was about home and family.

Wang Ye rarely talked about his life over there; whenever asked, he would vaguely say the business was okay, that he was getting by alright.

Both Dad and Mom had privately speculated whether foreign trade was not doing well this year, or perhaps business was sluggish, but Wang Ye, not wanting his parents to worry, avoided the subject.

Listening to his parents’ banter, Wang Ye smiled silently; now, suddenly asked by his mom, he hurriedly swallowed his mouthful of food and put down his chopsticks.

On his way back, Wang Ye had done a lot of thinking. He felt that there were some things his parents should know about.

Because now, he wasn’t guaranteed absolute safety, but at least he had the ability to protect himself.

After all, the worst that could happen would likely just be giving up everything in Russia and returning home empty-handed.

He believed "they" wouldn’t be out to destroy him completely.

Because there was no need!

With that in mind, there was no longer any need to fear his parents worrying about him.

...

Seeing Wang Ye’s solemn face, both his dad and mom felt a bit uneasy, wondering if their guess could actually be right.

Could it be that Wang Ye’s business wasn’t doing well, or even worse, incurred losses!

His dad said seriously:

"Xiaoye, I know it must be tough fighting alone overseas. Businesses have their ups and downs, which is normal. But if you encounter any problems or challenges, don’t try to handle them all by yourself—make sure to tell us.

Although our family isn’t very rich, we still have some money that could help you a little."

His mom also nodded and hurriedly added:

"Yes, yes, the money your dad earned these past few years, except what was used to expand the industrial park, we’ve saved it all up. We have about twenty or thirty million by now!

If you need money for business cash flow, just take it. After all, you bought this factory. It’s your money."

Wang Ye was just considering how to start the conversation, but his parents’ interjection threw off his train of thought...

He chuckled and said:

"What are you guys talking about? My business is doing really well!

You should keep that money for yourselves to live comfortably. I don’t need it over here.

What was I going to say again..."

Relieved by Wang Ye’s words, his parents took a deep breath, and their expressions softened.

Since their son’s business was running smoothly, there was no longer any need for concern.

"It’s like this, the business I’m doing overseas might be different from what you’re thinking."

Wang Ye decided to start by talking about his business, from small to large, in order not to "scare" his parents!

At that, his parents became tense again.

"You...You’re not involved in any illegal businesses, are you?" his dad asked anxiously.

His mom also added: "That’s right, Xiaoye, even if we’re a bit poor and endure hardship, we can’t get involved in illegal activities. If you got caught, especially overseas, we wouldn’t be able to help you at all!"

Wang Ye said helplessly:

"Where did your thoughts wander off to!

The business I’m doing is all legal!

The reason I say it’s different from what you’re imagining is because...

Well, to put it simply, the business is much bigger than you think!"

"Bigger... How big is it then? Don’t tell me you, kid, have expanded the business even more in these past two years, becoming... a billionaire!" his dad asked with a touch of anticipation.

Wang Ye shook his head and smiled: "More than that!"

Both his dad and mom gasped in surprise, a billionaire and even more?!

They looked at Wang Ye skeptically, wondering if their son was just bragging...

"These past few years, haven’t we seen a lot of high school graduates from our region go to study in Russia?" Wang Ye asked with a smile.

Both his dad and mom nodded; they were aware of this.

His dad even said with delight: "When we sent you to Russia at the beginning, there were hardly a few people in our county who knew that one could study there. But in these past few years, it suddenly became popular. Just in our area, I know of several families who have sent their children to Russia. Your uncle’s school managed that, and speak of the devil, your uncle got quite a boost at his job because of it. He’s even become the vice principal."

"The study abroad agency that works with their school is one that I started," Wang Ye said outright.

His parents were dumbfounded; they had not seen this coming, and they never heard about it from Wang Ye’s uncle either.

Before they could ask, Wang Ye voluntarily explained: "I set this up when I first got to Moscow. At the time, I had asked my uncle not to tell you guys because I was worried you’d be concerned. But maybe my uncle didn’t even know I was the boss of that company; he just knew I was involved in it. I sold that company though because the business was too small and I didn’t want to bother with it."

Hearing his nonchalant tone, his parents didn’t know what to say...

"Also, you must have seen those ads for trips to Russia and Crimea on TV quite often, right? Our county probably has quite a few people who have traveled there. That’s also orchestrated by one of my companies!

The Russian Kitty Hawk Corporation mainly handles gambling, travel, dining and accommodation, and shopping, holding the sole gambling license all over Russia..."

Wang Ye introduced the Xiao Ying Group in one breath, and his parents were already bewildered...