Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 1259 - 1029: No One Else But You_2

Chapter 1259: Chapter 1029: No One Else But You_2

This time while filming "Empress Yekaterina," all the main and important supporting roles had to be signed to the agency within the station.

Because Xie Liaofu had a premonition that once this series was released, the actors in it might become very popular!

Of course, he didn’t want to use the station’s money and big TV series to boost the fame of artists from other agencies...

Besides, NTV Television Station would be shooting major dramas every year, and various featured programs would also be produced sequentially, which meant a great need for many star artists, so establishing their own agency was a natural progression.

Marina was to be the first artist signed by the station’s agency!

As for Donia, he would also send someone to ask her, but of course, whatever Donia chose, it wouldn’t affect her joining the crew, given her unique status...

Marina didn’t hesitate at all and nodded decisively. She wasn’t foolish and clearly knew that signing with NTV Television Station was absolutely more beneficial than detrimental, with no downsides at all!

What was there to hesitate about!

The contract offered by Xie Liaofu was quite generous, with a salary of two million US dollars for the first season, and during the period of joining the crew, the standards for food and accommodation were that of a top-tier star.

Moreover, the contract explicitly mentioned that if the first season turned out well, the second season would be put into production quickly, and Marina would still be the lead actress, with even better treatment!

A salary of two million US dollars was definitely the treatment of a top star in Russia, although it seemed somewhat trivial compared to the total investment of five hundred million US dollars...

But Marina was extremely satisfied!

Since she entered the entertainment circle, she had never received such a high salary. In fact, the highest salary she had ever received previously was just under two hundred thousand US dollars...

......

Wang Ye’s acquisition of NTV Television Station and his decision to film "Empress Yekaterina" were quickly known by Rossiyana.

She even came over to talk to Wang Ye about it.

"Misha, how did you think to make such a TV series and invest so much?" Rossiyana asked excitedly.

Wang Ye smiled slightly and gently said, "Because you are the Grand Duke of Romanov and now you have entered politics, I hope that this TV series will help everyone remember you, ideally merging your image with that of Catherine in the series, which would be very beneficial for your future development."

This wasn’t just Wang Ye coaxing Rossiyana, because if the series really did take off, it could actually serve that purpose!

Seriously speaking, Rossiyana represented the legacy of the Romanov family, and Catherine was a very famous figure in the Romanov family history, both of whom were women.

After the TV series aired, it was natural that some viewers would start seeing Rossiyana as Catherine in the series. Also, don’t forget, the core strength of Rossiyana’s faction was the so-called "Royalist Party"...

It can only be said that Wang Ye’s choice of this series was too appropriate, truly killing several birds with one stone.

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Hearing Wang Ye say this, Rossiyana’s face bloomed with smiles. It turned out that Misha was truly thinking about her when he invested heavily — first acquiring NTV Television Station and then producing a historical drama.

All of this was for her...

In comparison, Rossiyana felt a bit ashamed because she hadn’t done much for Misha, certainly not as much as he had done for her.

On an impulse, she blurted out, "Misha, whatever happens, I will stand by your side and will never betray you!"

Wang Ye waved his hand, laughing and said, "We don’t need to talk about these things between us; what I’ve done is within my capabilities."

Rossiyana, however, became serious, insisting:

"I understand that for you it is within your capabilities, but for me and our family, the benefits are enormous. Actually, to say it, the idea of the Romanov family rising again isn’t necessary at all.

Apart from a very few ignorant people, most probably wouldn’t want to see the Romanov family back in control of the country.

Regrettably, my grandfather was still slightly delusional, putting all his effort into restoring the family’s former glory and secretly doing many things for this cause.

"Do you know..."

Wang Ye raised his palm, interrupting Rossiyana’s words, "Grandfather’s thoughts are understandable, after all, it’s the responsibility he bears as the Clan Chief, the things he must do.

And he harbors no selfish intentions towards you or me, always ready to help whenever we need it."

Rossiyana sighed, not continuing the topic, but she was smiling bitterly in her heart, thinking Wang Ye was a bit naive!

She knew very well what her grandfather wanted, so if Wang Ye said he had no personal agenda, that was surely not correct...

But some things she couldn’t say, after all, he was her own grandfather, how could she speak ill of him in front of Wang Ye?

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Rossiyana’s concerns were indeed unknown to Wang Ye, but he was very clear about Constantin’s actions!

He understood what Constantin wanted and knew that the old fox had his own ulterior motives for helping him.

But so what...

Did he not have his own selfish desires?

Perhaps in this world, apart from one’s parents, there’s no one who is completely selfless towards you.

Whether it’s Khodorkovsky, A Bu, or the Kremlin, Constantin, including Rossiyana!

These people were naturally very close to him and provided him help, even individuals like Khodorkovsky, A Bu, and the Kremlin offering significant help without demanding anything in return.

But was that really the case?

If Wang Ye were just an ordinary student, without any capabilities to solve their problems, would they still offer him any help?

Clearly, they wouldn’t.

Yet, Wang Ye felt no resentment, because he himself was also selfish...

Being selfish is not a problem, as long as you don’t engage in harmful acts for personal gain. Therefore, Wang Ye tried as much as possible to create win-win situations or even outcomes favorable to multiple sides, and if a "loser" must exist, then let the loser be his enemy.

Constantin’s actions aiming to rejuvenate the Romanov family were already noticed by Wang Ye, but not only did he not mind, he was even willing to lend a hand when appropriate.

Strengthening Rossiyana’s "Royalist Party" could potentially benefit Wang Ye as well.

With the fall of the Moscow Faction, now in the political arena, only the Hilarwick Group and Wang Ye’s faction were the strongest, so inevitably, conflicts would arise between the Two Major Factions on some matters.

Wang Ye didn’t like this, foreseeing that with each minor friction, the Two Major Factions would eventually stand opposed.

Even though he and the Kremlin tried their best to avoid this situation, with many people now in these Two Major Factions, neither the Kremlin nor Wang Ye could control everything.

Especially when it involves the interests of the Faction members...

Wang Ye was keenly aware of this phenomenon, so it would be best if another power emerged in the political arena to create a balance of power.

After all, a triangle is the most stable.

The Royalist Party led by Rossiyana was clearly the best choice.

Moreover, due to Rossiyana’s connection, neither the Kremlin nor Wang Ye would intentionally suppress the growth of Rossiyana’s faction; instead, they would provide necessary support to help this faction grow quickly.

At that time, the Royalist Party, positioned between the Krakow Group and Wang Ye’s faction, could also play a buffering role.