Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 1227 - 1013: The Final Ultimatum_2

Chapter 1227: Chapter 1013: The Final Ultimatum_2

It’s said... no, it’s not just hearsay, but an absolute certainty that this God of Wealth now holds more than a hundred billion US dollars in his hands!

Cash!

That Industrial Fund Office has been the hottest topic in the political arena lately.

Although he was far from the center of Moscow’s political arena, he was, after all, the Mayor of Petersburg, and not of low status, so of course, he would pay attention to the movements in Moscow.

So, that stance that Mikhail just took makes sense now.

At worst, if the Russian Aluminium Group Headquarters refuses to yield and pay the overdue worker wages, then Mikhail could use any excuse to allot funds from the Industrial Fund Office to advance the worker wages.

Then wouldn’t the problem be solved smoothly!

......

That evening, Wang Ye didn’t return to Petersburg City District, but instead stayed put.

Though the accommodation conditions here were subpar compared to Petersburg, Wang Ye didn’t mind.

At night, an unexpected guest arrived, it was Rossiyana’s grandfather, Constantin.

Wang Ye hadn’t seen the old man for a while, but Constantin appeared to be as robust and spirited as ever.

Upon seeing Wang Ye, Constantin’s face was full of smiles, and he gave Wang Ye a big hug.

"Haha, Misha, it’s been a long time. You and Rossiyana are both doing very well in your careers, I’m really happy for you," he said.

Of course, he was happy.

His own granddaughter was now serving as the Governor of Moscow State!

And she had established her own faction, no small achievement...

In a few years’ time, Rossiyana might even have a shot at the highest position!

If Wang Ye were to support her with all his might by then, when the two of them joined forces, there would hardly be any rivals left in the entire Moscow political arena!

The resurgence of his family was in sight!

......

After seating Constantin, Wang Ye asked, "Grandpa, why have you come so late?"

Having been engaged to Rossiyana, he naturally followed her in calling Constantin "Grandpa."

Constantin laughed heartily, "Isn’t it because I heard you were in Petersburg? I originally thought you would stay in the city district tonight, so I didn’t come over earlier. But since you’re staying here tonight and might leave after handling things tomorrow, I rushed over to see you and have a casual chat."

Despite saying it was just for a casual chat, it was clear he had something in mind, but Wang Ye didn’t spell it out.

Indeed, after a few words of small talk, Constantin steered the conversation to the main issue, "I heard that your Industrial Fund Office is working on a big project, investing billions or even tens of billions of US dollars?"

Wang Ye thought for a moment and said blankly, "Ah? Really? I haven’t paid much attention, as the Industrial Fund Office has numerous projects. Perhaps I missed it."

Constantin let out a long sigh, "Ah, these hundred billion dollar projects don’t even catch your eye anymore, do they?"

He was genuinely astonished because perhaps what Wang Ye had just said was true—he hadn’t paid attention to such hundred billion US dollar projects...

Wang Ye quickly waved his hands and laughed, "It’s not like that, it’s just that I haven’t been focusing much on the work of the Industrial Fund Office these days. Maybe they have sent up reports that I haven’t had the chance to look at yet. Please speak directly, Grandpa. What exactly is the project about? Do you have any thoughts on it? There’s no need for formality between us two, right?"

Constantin didn’t beat around the bush any longer and said straightforwardly:

"The Industrial Fund Office is said to be spearheading a project on Wafer and Chip Factories, and I’m quite interested in this industry. Moreover, I have channels to acquire equipment and talents.

I’ve been interested in this project for a few years, but it required too much capital, so I could never make up my mind.

Now that the Industrial Fund Office is taking the lead and can solve the funding issues, I’d like to cooperate with the Industrial Fund Office to make this happen."

Wang Ye nodded, "This is a good thing, but wafer and chip processing are quite troublesome. The investment is large, the results come slowly, and future profits are not guaranteed. Have you really thought this through, Grandfather?"

Many people often confuse wafers and chips, but they are actually two different things belonging to different processes.

Simply put, wafers are more fundamental. They refer to the production process of processing semiconductor devices on monocrystalline silicon wafers, with thousands of identical integrated circuits and other devices on each silicon wafer.

And the chip is the product that comes after processing the wafer.

However, the two are inseparable, and basically, those who manufacture wafers also do chip foundry work.

Because Wang Ye has the experience from his previous life, he knows how important this thing will be in the future!

Therefore, he took advantage of the current window of time, while global relations are still relatively harmonious, and no one would obstruct the purchase of wafer production equipment, to quickly establish his own wafer factory.

With his strong financial strength, he spared no expense to continue pouring money into it, so that in more than ten years, the world’s number one wafer factory should no longer be on a certain island, but his own wafer factory!

By that time, he could sell to whoever he wanted without having to consider the United States’ feelings!

Being able to master the most advanced wafer fabrication technology basically meant "crippling" one of the United States’ legs, while he himself would hold the initiative...

Wang Ye had even mentioned it at the Kremlin, that chips in the future would be strategic resources, like crude oil and natural gas!

So, even if the investment is large, even if it doesn’t make money, it’s still a must-do!

One of the big reasons why he established the Industrial Fund Office was to support the chip industry.

Yelena on her side had also been preparing for this goal.

Now that Constantin suddenly expressed interest in this project and wanted to get involved, Wang Ye certainly would not refuse.

He also knew the energy that Constantin possessed. Since he dared to make "big talk" in front of him, it was estimated to be quite reliable—really capable of bringing in the most advanced equipment and talent.

With these two components plus his own financial support, the chip industry would not be so difficult.

So he nodded and said cheerfully, "I am in principle supportive of this matter. When the time comes, Grandfather you, or send someone to discuss with the Industrial Fund Office. After I return to Moscow, I will also talk to Yelena about this."

"By the way, is the wafer factory going to be built here in Petersburg?"

Wang Ye asked this question because the Constantin family’s home base was in Petersburg.

But Constantin shook his head, "No, it should be in Moscow. Firstly, because there are more high-caliber talents there and the city is larger, which is more suitable for this type of technology-intensive enterprise. Secondly, Moscow Governor Rossiyana is in charge, and if such a large project were not in her jurisdiction but in Petersburg, she might come back and pull my beard, haha..."

With that, Constantin laughed heartily.

Wang Ye also smiled knowingly; he understood what Constantin meant.

Although Constantin was joking, actually, by doing this, he was also supporting Rossiyana’s work, helping her accumulate prestige and credentials!

So, to support his granddaughter’s career development, Constantin was really going all out...

......

After finishing the business talk, the two chatted leisurely.

Constantin, with a smile, brought up a topic, "Misha, I hear you’re planning to build a super mansion in the center of Moscow city to be your and Rossiyana’s marital home. Rossiyana told me that you’re prepared to spend four billion on this estate. Isn’t that a bit too extravagant?"

Wang Ye shook his head, "I wouldn’t say it’s extravagant. I’m really interested in that estate, but to make it look decent, it indeed takes that much money. Conveniently, I received that much in dividends this year, so I might as well use it all to build the mansion."

Hearing Wang Ye casually mention spending four billion US dollars to build a mansion, Constantin could not help but sigh.

The Forbes list, the old family names, the European Royal Family—in front of Misha, indeed, they couldn’t compare!

Just how much money had this kid made in these few years!

Through this mansion, one could see just how deep his pockets were...