Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 1165 - 982 Guilt-Free_2

Chapter 1165: Chapter 982 Guilt-Free_2

After Wang Ye had analyzed the international energy market and assured that there would be absolutely no issue with the debt, the Kremlin once again chose to trust his judgment and joined him in taking a gamble one more time!

Just before Wang Ye was about to leave, his father-in-law suddenly thought of something and asked him,

"Most of the year has already passed, and the finance budget has already been arranged.

Now that you’ve suddenly acquired two hundred billion US dollars, do you have any plans for the remaining money besides the thirty billion in aid funds?"

Wang Ye thought for a moment and said with a smile, "Money, the more the better! The remaining one hundred seventy billion, I plan to invest it all into two industries. One is the automobile industry, and the other is chips!"

His father-in-law, clearly interested, pressed on, "Why these two industries? Do you have an explanation?"

Wang Ye explained:

"The automobile industry is the culmination of the modern industrial system!

A globally popular complete car factory can drive countless large and small supporting factories up and down the supply chain, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs and contributing huge tax revenues.

Our country actually has a good foundation in the automobile industry, and the market is not small either. Now having acquired the three global brands, Land Rover Jaguar, and Volvo, we must put great effort into cultivating this industry, which is what I refer to as the second leg in my plan!"

This notion of the "second leg" was something his father-in-law was aware of, as Wang Ye had spoken of it before—he couldn’t rely solely on the energy industry, as that would be walking on one leg; he must create a second pillar industry to become the second leg of the national economy!

Therefore, he also agreed with Wang Ye’s plan to increase investment in the automobile industry.

However, he didn’t quite understand the choice of chips.

So he gestured for Wang Ye to continue explaining why chips were so important and required such a significant investment.

Wang Ye paused and continued, "Chips, in fact, have a broad range and are a type of industrial product with very broad applications."

"What’s the difference between them and semiconductors then? I’ve always heard others talk about the semiconductor industry, but chips are mentioned less frequently," his father-in-law inquired further.

"Simply put, they are the relationship between a finished product and raw materials, much like the relationship between a kitchen knife and steel.

Chips are integrated circuit products made using semiconductor materials.

With the advancement of technology, chips will be used in virtually all electronic products in the future, including but not limited to cars, mobile phones, computers, home appliances, aerospace, and so on!

Data showed that last year, the global chip industry’s market size had already reached around two hundred billion US dollars, and it is still growing rapidly.

And I estimate that, in ten years, the global chip market size will surpass five hundred billion US dollars.

More critically, by then, the research and production of chips will be controlled by only a handful of countries and regions, highly monopolized!

Then, if there is any disagreement with those regions, and they directly cut off the export of chips to you, the consequences..."

Wang Ye didn’t continue, as he knew the critical point of this was something his father-in-law could definitely understand.

Indeed, after listening to Wang Ye’s analysis, his father-in-law frowned, thought for a moment, then gave Wang Ye a firm nod and said solemnly, "Then... I entrust these matters to you! If there’s any help needed from the Kremlin, just let me know. In economic affairs, you are the only person I trust completely, and your past performance has also proven you to be trustworthy!"

Wang Ye nodded slightly. If he were to evaluate himself, there was one phrase that would be quite fitting: "guilt-free"...

Since his election as a Duma Member, he had done many "beneficial to the country and people" things.

Helping Yukos and Russian Gas Industry to sign the Century Order, a massive deal spanning over twenty years and involving several hundred billion US dollars, this was definitely the cornerstone of Russia’s economic boom in recent years!

Expanding infrastructure, partnering with United Airlines, acquiring automobile brands to support the automobile industry, developing the Moscow Central Business District, pushing forward low-rent housing projects to retain talents, and so on!

It was virtually countless...

It could be said that every one of his economic policies was implemented concretely and firmly pushed forward the development of the national economy.

In the entire Moscow political arena, no one could compare with Wang Ye in the field of economy!

The Kremlin, of course, had seen his work over the years, which is why they dared to entrust him with the heavy responsibility of the "Economic Committee," continuously loading him with burdens and granting him more power.

On one hand, Wang Ye indeed had more than enough capability and was performing brilliantly.

On the other hand, the Kremlin really couldn’t find anyone more suitable than Wang Ye; they had no other choice.

......

The news that Wang Ye planned to issue 200 billion US dollars of new national bonds quickly spread throughout the Moscow political arena.

Everyone knew he was about to have 200 billion US dollars at his disposal, and everyone was drooling over it...

Joking aside, such an amount of money was absolutely enormous. If they could "apply" for a little from him, wouldn’t their department soar!

Thus, Wang Ye’s office was bustling these past few days; regardless of the nature of their relationship, everyone who knew him was finding an excuse to visit him and see if there was a chance to ask for some money.

Old friends like Shao Yigu and Gregori went without saying, even Rossiyana made her way there!

However, Rossiyana naturally didn’t need to visit his office but went directly to the Xiao Ying Hotel for a "wait-and-see" approach.

When Wang Ye finished work and went back to his residence on the top floor of the Xiao Ying Hotel as usual, planning to have dinner in the small restaurant, he saw Rossiyana coming towards him.

He was a bit surprised, as Rossiyana had not called ahead to tell him she would be coming.

Recently, not only had Wang Ye been extremely busy, but Rossiyana had been too. She had just taken over the position of Governor of Moscow State and had a lot on her plate.

It had been almost ten days since Wang Ye had seen her.

"What brings you here today?" Wang Ye greeted, smiling.

After they embraced and kissed, Rossiyana responded, "I came to talk about some matters. I came straight from the State Government building, forgot to call you, glad you’re home."

"Haven’t had dinner yet? That’s perfect, I was just about to eat too, join me," Wang Ye invited.

After sitting down in the private dining room of the small restaurant, Rossiyana finally revealed her purpose. Apparently, she had also heard about the large sum of money Wang Ye would soon have, money outside the budget!

As the Governor of Moscow State, she naturally had to consider the interests of the state.

If she could get some money from Wang Ye for use in the state, her prestige within the state system would definitely skyrocket!

That was much more effective than using methods like "threats and bribes."

After all, when you’re in that position, you have to do what needs to be done.

Moreover, the finances of Moscow State weren’t great, and there were many places in need of money, but the funds at hand were limited.

Only when one becomes head of a household do they realize how expensive household staples are.

Rossiyana also felt that Luzhikov indeed had a tough job. The lack of better development in Moscow State over the years was due to many reasons, and it wasn’t fair to blame him alone.

Of course, these thoughts were just her private musings and were not something she would express publicly.

......

After listening to Rossiyana’s "poverty tale," Wang Ye shook his head with a wry smile.

The money hadn’t even reached his hands yet, and many people had already "marked" it, each with righteous justifications as if it would be a crime against conscience if Wang Ye didn’t share some with them!

Fortunately, the very reason Wang Ye wanted to issue that many bonds at once was to keep some leeway.

That is, he could allocate three to five hundred billion US dollars to "sell favors"...

After all, as long as it was used for the benefit of the country or the people, that wouldn’t count as using his power for personal gain, right?

In these matters, Wang Ye followed one principle, to be guilt-free was enough!