Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 129 Wang Ye’s ’Background’ _1

Chapter 129: Chapter 129 Wang Ye’s ’Background’ _1

Aside from developing the business, Khodorkovsky had many other things in mind!

Wang Ye had caught his attention because of his outstanding performance, as well as their bonded emotional connection . So, he ended up on Khodorkovsky’s key training list!

This Russian identity was an important stepping stone, convenient for his subsequent arrangements...

Don’t think Wang Ye doesn’t look like a Russian. You must know there are lots of dark-haired and Mongolian people in Russia.

Wang Ye’s facial features were quite prominent, and his Russian was very fluent. As long as no one mentioned he was Russian, there was absolutely no problem.

Plus, on a Russian passport, there is no column for ethnicity...

......

"By the way, do you know your backstory, your Russian backstory?" Khodorkovsky asked with a smile.

Wang Ye: "..."

He could only shake his head, finding it absurd to say that he didn’t know his own backstory...

"I have a cousin who moved to Siberia when she was very little."

"Communication was difficult because of the distance, and eventually contact was lost."

"Later I heard she married a Russian Chinese descendant and had a child; that child is you! Therefore, your appearance is very similar to a Chinese person..."

"You were born in a small town in Krasnoyarsk, a part of the Siberia region, more than four thousand kilometers from Moscow. It is considered one of the most remote areas in Russia."

"The area is vast yet sparsely populated, with entire villages and small towns slowly disappearing."

"Your hometown has already disappeared, as people either died or moved elsewhere to seek progress."

"Once I learned about your situation, I arranged for you to come here, and now we have Misha... haha..."

This so-called "origin" story seemed full of holes and wouldn’t withstand scrutiny.

But what does that matter...

In the years following the Former Soviet Breakdown, all sorts of absurd things have taken place in Russia!

And nobody really cared.

So, when Wang Ye expressed doubts about his "origin" story, Khodorkovsky merely shrugged.

He said nonchalantly, "Who cares? Who’s going to question your past? You’re not running for President! So, as long as you can be proven as a bona fide Russian citizen by law, that’s all that matters."

Wang Ye had no answer to that. He realized he shouldn’t take himself too seriously because, as Khodorkovsky said, no one would pay much attention to him...

He could only say, "Okay, that place... where was it again?"

Wang Ye couldn’t remember where he was born...

"Krasnoyarsk." Khodorkovsky reminded him.

"Oh, Krasnoyarsk, that’s a hard name to remember. So, at this point, you’re the only family I have left?" Wang Ye asked somewhat helplessly.

"Of course, that’s why I brought you here, to nurture you." Khodorkovsky replied with a smile.

"What about my other identity, the student Wang Ye? Does he need to disappear?" Wang Ye asked.

"No, no, you can keep that identity as is, it doesn’t interfere, you can continue your studies. Of course, if you think it’s a hassle, you can choose to drop out and let that identity fade away." Khodorkovsky said nonchalantly.

...

After discussing the "backstory" issue, the assistant brought over a thick folder and handed it to Khodorkovsky.

"Inside you’ll find your letter of appointment, work contract, and the Share Transfer Agreement. Just sign, and you’re good to go." Khodorkovsky pushed the folder in front of Wang Ye.

At first glance, he saw it was a contract for the role of Group President on behalf of the New Sun Group Board of Directors, addressed to Mikhail - that is, Wang Ye.

The annual salary was not high, only 600,000 US dollars.

However, based on market operations, as long as the Board’s set goals were met, he was entitled to a dividend payment of at least 2%, up to 5%.

In addition, all the benefits that come with the role of President were included!

For example, housing allowances were 10,000 US dollars per month.

Cars, security personnel, etc...

So basically, the Group would spend at least a million US dollars on him annually, not counting dividends!

The board’s goal for the first year was to achieve at least an 80% shop opening rate for the New Sun Market!

If the opening rate was between 80% and 90%, Wang Ye could get 2% of the Group’s revenue as a dividend.

If the opening rate exceeded 90%, the dividend rate would be 5%!

With wholesale markets like these, as long as they operate normally, it’s improbable for losses to occur, it’s only a question of how much they earn.

......

Also, the Share Transfer Agreement consisted of Khodorkovsky selling his own shares to Wang Ye for a symbolic one US dollar!

Of course, the name of the assignee was still Wang Ye’s Russian identity...

Wang Ye had no hesitation, scanned through the documents quickly, then picked up the pen the assistant handed to him, and signed all of them.

He was not worried about being "cheated" by Khodorkovsky.

Honestly, given Khodorkovsky’s status and wealth, he probably had no free time to trick him.

Besides, what could he possibly have for someone to trick him out of...

Various documents and certificates were already stamped in advance. Once Wang Ye had finished signing, the documents became effective.

The assistant checked carefully, divided the documents into two copies, one for filing, and the other was given to Wang Ye.

When everything was done, Khodorkovsky stood up contentedly, patted the assistant on the shoulder and introduced him to Wang Ye.

"Misha, this is Ivan, my capable assistant.

Since you are new to the New Sun Group, there will certainly be many unfamiliar things. I’m sending him to help you with your work.

In the future, you will be responsible for controlling the main business direction of the New Sun Group, and Ivan will help you coordinate external relations.

As for Kong, he can help you handle specific market management tasks.

If you three work together, you’ll certainly be able to make the New Sun Group thrive!"

The male assistant courteously extended his right hand to Wang Ye, "President Mikhail, if there’s anything you need, just let me know, I’ll do my best to assist you."

Wang Ye stood up with a smile on his face, reached out and firmly grasped Ivan’s hand, saying, "Haha, that’s great, I was actually worried about not being familiar with the Group’s operations. But with Ivan’s help, there won’t be any problem."

"Very good. Later on, Ivan will arrange security and car services for you. You both can head over to the New Sun Market this afternoon. I suppose things are a bit chaotic there now, haha." Khodorkovsky responded with a hint of something in his voice.

As for what was "chaotic", Wang Ye understood...

It was definitely the situation Liu Jun had spoken about that morning, about the old market being shut down!

Obviously, that was Khodorkovsky’s act of retaliation against the ACT Group.

So seizing the opportunity, Wang Ye could also have the New Sun Market start operating as soon as possible...