Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 1284 - 1042: Talking Through the Night

Chapter 1284: Chapter 1042: Talking Through the Night

In the afternoon, Wang Ye and Yulia held a meeting inside the government building.

This time, the topic of their conversation wasn’t "empty and grandiose" talk but rather concrete issues about how to utilize the ten billion US dollars in support funds that Wang Ye had brought.

Similarly, before his arrival, Wang Ye had already appointed corresponding committee members to connect with Yulia’s side, and the general direction had been set. His visit was to sign an official agreement with Yulia.

According to the agreement, these ten billion US dollars were designated for the revival of Ukraine’s heavy industry, with a focus on shipbuilding and aviation engine sectors!

It should be noted that before the Former Soviet Union fell apart, shipbuilding and aviation engine manufacturing were positioned in Ukraine, and in terms of technology and production, Ukraine was among the world leaders, quite advanced.

Even now, fifteen years after the Former Soviet Breakdown, Ukraine’s accumulated technology and experience in shipbuilding and aviation engines were still among the best in the world!

With enough capital injection, retraining a new generation of industrial workers, and securing enough orders, it wouldn’t be too difficult for Ukraine’s shipbuilding and aviation engine industries to return to their former glory.

Moreover, these two industries were not only capable of driving the national economic development but also held great strategic significance!

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In her early thirties, Yulia was at her most charming age. She paid great attention to self-care and exercise, so her figure and skin were in a perfect state.

Being a billionaire who did not lack money, she dressed in the finest clothes and jewelry, and used top-tier cosmetics. Thus, those who didn’t know her might mistake her for a superstar rather than a Prime Minister...

The conference hall in the government building was decorated similarly to those in the Presidential Palace, the only difference being the personnel in attendance.

Yulia elegantly sat next to Wang Ye, turning to look at him with a smiling face, listening to his fluent explanations, merely nodding frequently in agreement.

Her feelings for Wang Ye were complex, involving more than just "clinging to powerful coattails."

Women tend to admire strong men, and Wang Ye was undoubtedly a real powerhouse!

Moreover, he "fell from the sky" at the toughest moment for Yulia, pointing out the way forward, suggesting she join forces with Yanukovych to run in the General Election, and quietly lending them a significant hand — ultimately playing a key role in their rise to power.

That was the public side of things.

Privately, the robust and vigorous twenty-something Wang Ye had "conquered" Yulia completely, from "body" to "heart"...

Therefore, Yulia’s feelings towards Wang Ye were extremely complicated, consisting of admiration, gratitude, worship, and affection.

Just as Natalia told Wang Ye the previous night, Yulia truly wanted to have Wang Ye’s child and raise the child all by herself, because she knew that this was the best possible outcome; no matter how they looked at it, she could never marry Wang Ye unless they both gave up their political careers...

But obviously, that was something neither of them could do.

On top of that, Wang Ye already had a fiancée, who was none other than the prestigious and unique Grand Duke Romanov, the current Governor of Moscow State!

Gazing at the handsome profile of Wang Ye, Yulia’s eyes grew a bit dreamy. Her future child would surely be as handsome as his father, and when he grew up, wouldn’t he charm a host of young girls? She would have to educate him well, so he didn’t follow in his father’s footsteps, flirting left and right...

Of course, Wang Ye had no idea what Yulia was daydreaming about, as he passionately presented his support plan for the revival of Ukraine’s shipbuilding and aviation engine industries.

"The Black Sea Shipyard has a glorious and great history. Decades ago, it was capable of building large aircraft carriers as well as cruisers weighing tens of thousands of tons, and it has a cadre of experienced industrial workers and management personnel.

"But now, this shipyard is facing closure, suffering severe staff attrition, with its facilities nearly abandoned, which deeply grieves me.

"After all, these shipyards are among the most precious legacies left to us by the Former Soviet Union, and they also represent the foundation for our place in the world, participation in global competition, and maintenance of our status as a major power!

"So, no matter the difficulties, no matter the challenges we face, we must support and revive the Black Sea Shipyard and similar factories.

"The economic benefits these factories can bring, and the number of jobs they provide, are actually secondary.

"What’s more important is that as long as these factories can operate normally, they inherently have strategic significance that will ensure our naval capabilities do not lag behind those of other major global powers..."

Wang Ye spoke with heartfelt passion, his tone filled with vigor and enthusiasm.

His words were not only for the officials in attendance to hear but also for the journalists and media, and even more so for the general populace.

There’s an old saying: poverty dims the spirit. After the Former Soviet Breakdown, not only did Russia descend into chaos, but Ukraine fared even worse.

Once part of one of the world’s superpowers, the country is now so destitute that its people struggle to afford basic meals, with its per capita GDP among the lowest in all of Europe...

Such conditions dealt a significant blow to the nation’s collective self-confidence and pride.

Many began to wonder if there was any truth to criticisms of the Slavic ethnic group as "inferior," and whether their country was truly failing.

Some people, powerless to change the larger context, tried to change themselves. Those with some ability emigrated to developed countries, further exacerbating the brain drain and the transfer of wealth, making Ukraine’s situation even worse!