Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 1170 - 985: Time to Lay the Cards on the Table

Chapter 1170: Chapter 985: Time to Lay the Cards on the Table

In the office, Wang Ye looked at Yelena’s departing figure with a smile on his face.

Since he had entered the political arena, he had been nurturing his own "direct lineage," and over the years, it had yielded impressive results.

His assistants, including Yelena and Bakova, were now capable of handling things on their own, and even Nova had matured a lot compared to when she first arrived. He estimated that after another two years of "training," she too would be ready to spread her wings!

It was unfortunate that two other assistants had been poached by Rossiyana; otherwise, they would have been two more great generals.

It was only when he first stepped into the political arena that Wang Ye had more free time and energy to personally mentor these assistants. Now, he wasn’t as free, and the task of cultivating the team had shifted to Yelena and Bakova.

Letting Yelena go out and handle things on her own today was just the beginning. When the right opportunity came, Bakova and Nova would also start to "fly solo."

As for the business side, the team Wang Ye nurtured was even larger.

From the earliest ones like Kaja and Liu Jun, to later ones like Song Xiaogang, Yanzi, Zhang Xiaoxi, and Nalan Yaqi, he basically had his own people in each of his industries.

It was because he had so many people working for him that Wang Ye could handle both business and administrative duties. Despite being busy, everything was well-organized, not chaotic or overwhelming.

Thinking of Song Xiaogang, Wang Ye picked up his phone and gave him a call.

Because in a couple of days, he and Angelina were going to Petersburg for a vacation, and since Song Xiaogang was the "local boss" there, although such matters could be arranged by an assistant, Song Xiaogang was an old classmate of his, and Wang Ye felt it was better to call him personally.

He was someone who cherished old friendships, treating Song Xiaogang as an old classmate rather than just a subordinate.

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The call connected quickly, and Wang Ye, smiling, said, "Xiao Gang, what are you up to? I have something to tell you. The day after tomorrow, I and Angelina are coming to Petersburg to catch up over a drink."

Going to Petersburg for a vacation, it was inevitable to involve Song Xiaogang.

After several years of training, Song Xiaogang had been promoted to Vice President of Xiao Ying Group, managing the gambling center in Petersburg and that giant yacht alongside Yanzi!

By the way, Song Xiaogang and Wang Ye were classmates, and he had just graduated from university this year. He mentioned he would continue his studies for a master’s degree at Petersburg University so that he could work conveniently.

Yanzi, like him, had transferred to Petersburg, though it seemed she was going to pursue a doctorate...

However, neither of them compared to Wang Ye because he had already received his Doctorate degree!

"Ah? Boss... are you coming to Petersburg? Welcome, welcome, it’s been a long time since we last met," said Song Xiaogang warmly.

Wang Ye laughed and said, "Hey, I’ve been really busy lately! You know, Angelina is here, and Moscow isn’t so convenient, you understand, so we thought of staying in Petersburg for a couple of days. Alright, just wanted to let you know; we’ll get together once I’m there."

After a brief chat, Wang Ye hung up the phone; he was not someone who enjoyed long phone conversations...

However, what he didn’t know was that Song Xiaogang wasn’t in Petersburg but had returned to his hometown in Zhongyuan Province!

Song Xiaogang didn’t mention this because he planned to rush back to Petersburg immediately. It would be a dereliction of duty if he, as the regional manager, were absent when Wang Ye rarely visited!

As for returning to his home country, he would find another time to visit again.

Song Xiaogang had returned home because he had important matters to attend to, making this his first trip back since he had gone abroad to study five years ago...

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Song Xiaogang was arguably the one from Wang Ye’s class of students studying abroad who came from the least affluent family.

His father was a grass-roots leader in a public institution in the capital city of Zhongyuan Province, the kind without much profit, though fortunately, the salary was not too low.

Desiring his son to succeed, he had sent Song Xiaogang abroad to study, biting the bullet on the expense. Song Xiaogang was very sensible, knowing his family’s situation, so he studied hard after arriving here.

Even when he was humiliated by Zhang Ke, he endured it. In reality, if it came to a fight, he could take several Zhang Kes on his own!

After all, he had practiced martial arts for over a decade and was physically fit.

It was only because he feared being caught in a fight by the school and sent back home that he had held back and not retaliated. Thankfully, Wang Ye couldn’t stand it and had stepped in to help him.

Before he joined Xiao Ying Group, he followed Wang Ye selling phone cards to earn a little money to support himself.

The earnings weren’t much, and he hadn’t dared tell his dad because when sending him abroad, his dad had stressed repeatedly to focus on his studies and not get involved in trivial pursuits that could jeopardize his education.

This also showed that Song Xiaogang’s father was a very traditional parent.

Later, with Wang Ye’s support, he got the job managing the gambling center in Petersburg for Xiao Ying Group, which Song Xiaogang also kept from his father.

He planned to wait until he had made a name for himself and received his university diploma before breaking the news to his father.

Otherwise, he feared his father wouldn’t understand and would not allow him to work while studying.

He had endured for five years, and this summer, he had finally obtained his diploma. Also, due to his excellent performance over the years, he was officially promoted to Vice President of the Group, managing the gambling and hotel tourism business in the Petersburg region.

Of course, it was mainly because Wang Ye had put in a good word for him; otherwise, how could he have been promoted so quickly?