Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 1189 - 994: Art Treasures_2

Chapter 1189: Chapter 994: Art Treasures_2

Wang Ye glanced at her charming retreating figure, then at the string of phone numbers on the note in front of him and shook his head with a sigh.

There’s no helping it, that’s the trouble with being too handsome...

This Donia probably had a bit of a thing for him.

Of course, Wang Ye wasn’t so narcissistic as to believe someone would fall in love with him at first sight, after a brief conversation...

But at the very least, this Donia seemed to hope to keep in touch with him, whether anything further would develop would probably need more contact and understanding between the two.

He hesitated for a moment before taking the note, then pulled out his phone, input the number into his contacts, and labeled it with the name "Donia."

Just at that moment, footsteps sounded from outside, and Vasily entered the room, carrying a large tray with bottled water, coffee, and pastries.

He must have hurried over, and combined with the generous heating in the theater, beads of sweat had formed on his forehead.

Arriving in front of Wang Ye, Vasily apologized with a rueful face:

"I’m sorry for the wait. Today’s a closed rehearsal, so there aren’t many staff members around, I had to run to the theater director’s office to find these things.

Of course, I didn’t tell him you were here, just said I was accompanying a visitor to the rehearsal, to avoid disturbing you."

Wang Ye smiled and waved it off, "Actually, you didn’t have to bother, we’re just here to watch the rehearsal for a bit. By the way, the rehearsal should be starting soon, right?"

Vasily glanced at the time and nodded hurriedly, "It’s about to start, Chairman Mikhail, let’s go to the VIP lounge on the second floor, we can get there directly using the stairs next to the restrooms. The view is the best from there, and the people on stage won’t be able to see us."

Wang Ye nodded and got up, and the two left the lounge to head directly to the VIP lounge on the second floor via the stairs.

This too was a separate luxurious large suite, with a large glass window facing the stage.

As the lounge was on the second floor and the lighting inside the room was dim compared to the brightly lit stage, it was indeed as Vasily had said, those inside the lounge could see the stage clearly, while the performers on the stage couldn’t see into the lounge.

By that time, the melodious music had already started, and the ballet dancers had taken the stage.

The two made their way to the front of the large glass window and took their seats comfortably.

Wang Ye subconsciously looked for Donia among the dancers, but after scanning the stage, he didn’t find her, most likely it wasn’t her turn to perform yet.

To be honest, Wang Ye didn’t understand much about ballet drama, this so-called high-brow art, nor could he discern the emotions conveyed by the dance movements.

But he quite enjoyed watching it; after all, the stage was full of beauties, with expansive postures and graceful actions, a real feast for the eyes.

Wang Ye watched intently. Vasily, sitting beside him, stealthily glanced at Wang Ye and smiled.

It seemed that doing some homework in advance and getting to know the interests and hobbies of this big shot from Moscow was useful!

Although he was an elected governor, Vasily was not "above it all" and did not consider himself better than anyone.

He was an old hand in the bureaucracy dating back to the Former Soviet Era.

He understood that even though Russia had gone through significant changes, the "soul" remained the same!

To have a smooth career and thrive in the bureaucracy, no matter whether you’re elected or directly appointed from above, you must maintain your contacts well.

It’s best to have a Big Shot covering you!

So, he had always paid close attention to the political arena of Moscow, and after long-term observation, he concluded that there were only two people worth "siding with" in the current political landscape.

One was Mikhail, who had rocketed to prominence in recent years!

The other was, of course, that person in the Kremlin...

That person in the Kremlin had his own team, and several powerful factions surrounded him, with Talents emerging one after the other; there was no room for Vasily to curry favor.

So, for Vasily, the best choice was, of course, Mikhail.

For one, Mikhail currently held real power, especially the most critical financial authority—over a hundred billion US dollars in cash at his disposal. What a concept!

Moreover, Vasily had heard that in the future, the country’s finances would issue at least two hundred billion dollars in bonds every year, and the funds raised would all be in Mikhail’s hands!

This was almost to say that Mikhail had set up his own "separate kitchen", controlling a "Ministry of Finance" of his own, even having more money at his disposal than the official Ministry of Finance.

Besides, Mikhail was young enough. He would occupy high positions in the political arena for a long time to come, at the very least the Duma Speaker plus the chairman of several powerful committees, and further advancement was not impossible...

Such a Big Shot was definitely worth clinging to!

Therefore, when it came to Wang Ye’s visit to attend the Energy Pipeline Opening Ceremony, Vasily, upon learning the news, immediately did a great deal of "preparatory work".

And these preparations were not just about organizing the ceremony, but more of his thoughts and energy were focused on how to cater to his preferences, satisfy Chairman Mikhail, and make an impression on him...

...

A few minutes after the Ballet Drama began, with the change of lighting and music, the stage dimmed, leaving only a spotlight, creating a circular beam of light on the stage.

Within this circle of light, a light and graceful figure appeared.

Donia took the stage!

Donia on the stage was different from the one he had met in the resting room just now.

Her long, smooth hair was tied up in a bun, revealing her slim, delicate neck and exquisite collarbone.

She wore a gorgeous ballet dress, which twirled as she spun, dazzling the spectators.

Wang Ye remembered what Donia had said in the resting room, "Wait until I’m on the stage, then you’ll see how charismatic Donia can be!"

She indeed did not lie. Donia on stage was even more dazzling than offstage, just like a proud white swan, gracefully dancing on the stage...

Suddenly inspired, Wang Ye remembered a verse that was particularly suitable for Donia at this moment and started to praise, "Her figure, so light and nimble, like a startled swan or a dragon gliding through water. She shines in autumn like a chrysanthemum, flourishes in spring like a pine. Vague and illusive, as if a cloud were veiling the moon; fluttering and billowing, as if the wind were sweeping back the snow."

This was a verse from "Ode to the Goddess of Luo", very fitting for Donia!

He spoke in Chinese, leaving Vasily completely confused, wondering what the Chairman was saying...

But judging by Wang Ye’s expression, even without understanding his words, it was clear he was expressing admiration.

After Wang Ye had finished speaking, Vasily hastened to laugh and said, "Chairman, how do you find this Ballet Drama? Most of the actors on stage were selected from various art schools across Siberia. Although they don’t dance as skillfully as the artists from professional troupes, they win in their lively spirit and better image and temperament!"

Wang Ye nodded and pointed to Donia on the stage, saying, "This girl indeed has a great temperament, and she dances wonderfully."

In his words, he didn’t hide his fondness for Donia at all.

Vasily’s smile grew even more brilliant, "You have good taste, Chairman. It is said that she is a dance student at the Siberian State University of Arts. Although she is only a Junior this year, she has already become quite famous in the ballet world. She is considered a gem of our state’s arts."

Obviously, he was exaggerating a bit...

Wang Ye just smiled and said nothing, continuing to watch the Ballet Drama.

The original version of "Swan Lake" has four acts, spanning over two hours of performance!

However, there was also an abridged version, which was what they were rehearsing, totaling around an hour.

Originally, Wang Ye had said he would leave after watching for a while, but the situation had changed, and he sat there from the beginning to the end...

Of course, Vasily wasn’t foolish enough to remind Wang Ye that quite some time had passed and that they still had to go to the Ceremony site. He too watched the Ballet Drama with a smile throughout the full performance.

As the lights on the stage gradually dimmed and the actors took a collective bow, with the red velvet curtain being drawn, Wang Ye reluctantly stood up, preparing to leave...