Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 132 Can You Do It_1

Chapter 132: Chapter 132 Can You Do It_1

Wang Ye’s proposal really made everyone in the meeting room gasp!

That’s too risky!

To tell the truth, everyone present, who does not know that all wholesale markets similar to New Sun Market, including Russia, are actually "illegal"!

When it comes down to it, everyone’s implicated, and no one can escape!

Because everyone did not go through formal customs clearance and instead took the so-called "gray channel"!

Such a promise would naturally be extremely tempting to the businessmen, as this is what they worry about the most.

Just look at the misfortune of the old market today.

But the question is, can New Sun Market really guarantee this...

What if it fails to deliver? How much compensation will be due then!

Big Head Kong was the first to retort. He stared and said: "This... this is just too crazy! President, do you know how much we have to pay if something goes wrong? Just like the old market, at a preliminary estimate, the total value of the goods will be worth hundreds of millions of US dollars!"

Ivan did not express opposition, but his expression was serious.

He couldn’t quite settle on Wang Ye’s proposal.

Other managerial personnel didn’t dare outright oppose it, but they started whispering their doubts.

Wang Ye, however, was calm. In the end, the decision-makers of the New Sun Group were himself, Big Head Kong, and Ivan!

As long as either Big Head Kong or Ivan supported him, there wouldn’t be a problem.

When the meeting room quieted a little, he began to explain: "As for the large market, President Kong should know more than me."

Big Head Kong nodded confidently and answered without hesitation: "Of course! I have been in the old market for many years. I can say that I am very familiar with all the major wholesale markets in Moscow! Otherwise, the group would not have appointed me to manage market operations."

He made a point of emphasising that he, the Vice President, was primarily responsible for market operations!

So for matters relating to market operation, his opinion must be respected!

Wang Ye immediately followed with another question: "So, President Kong, may I ask you, the old market has been operating for more than a decade, how many times has it been shut down? I’m not talking about temporary inspections, I mean complete shutdowns, where all goods were confiscated!"

Big Head Kong was left speechless.

Because everyone knows the answer to this question.

That is...

Not even once!

Although it has been temporarily checked many times and people often say that the market will be sealed up, the old market has stood as firm as a rock over the years!

There hasn’t really been any serious issue up until now.

Even though today the situation is serious and the Ministry of Internal Affairs deployed forces.

Big Head Kong, Ivan and others all clearly understood that it’s impossible to completely close down the old market; it’s merely to frighten the ACT Group.

In the end, the old market will still continue operating, and it is naturally impossible for all the goods in it to be seized.

It was at this moment Ivan realized, his eyes lit up, and he exclaimed: "I see! This is an empty promise! On the surface, it seems like we are vouching for them, but in reality, it’s as if we haven’t said anything ..."

Wang Ye smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes, although this is almost equal to an empty promise, it will definitely boost traders’ confidence in New Sun Market! It’s kind of a promotional strategy."

At this point, there was nothing anyone could say, so everyone raised their hands in agreement!

...

Does such a promise really pose no risk at all?

Actually, it does!

Other people might not know, but Wang Ye was very clear.

Whether it’s the old market or New Sun Market, they will eventually be completely shut down!

Moreover, a large portion of the merchants’ goods were indeed confiscated!

Many people experienced heavy losses and lost their investment!

However, that will only happen many years later...

Wang Ye believed that by then, he would have found a way to break away from the major markets and from the New Sun Group.

At most, he would subtly remind the merchants from that time not to hoard too many goods in the market.

That way, the losses could be avoided...

...

The meeting didn’t last long; after discussing a few key aspects of reorienting the group’s direction, the meeting was adjourned, and everyone went on their way to attend to their tasks.

Especially Big Head Kong and Ivan, who both had a lot of work to attend to.

As the old market was sealed, there were already a lot of Chinese bosses coming to inquire about buying or leasing stores at the New Sun Market...

Returning to his office, Wang Ye took off his suit, unlaced his tie, and loosened the collar of his white shirt.

From being a student to suddenly becoming a business elite, to tell the truth, he was still somewhat unaccustomed...

After pondering for a bit, he picked up his phone and called Angelina, informing her to take a taxi directly to the market, and to get ready to get to work...

The stores that the New Sun Group hasn’t sold yet are, according to Wang Ye’s intentions, for rent only.

But don’t forget, Wang Ye has already bought the whole three streets in advance!

Whether to resell or lease these stores was his business and had nothing to do with the group.

In addition, his three streets were the only footwear district within the entire New Sun Market plan!

Chinese bosses who want to do a shoe business in the New Sun Market can only lease shops on Wang Ye’s three streets.

Although it’s not a big deal, someone has to do it.

The only person Wang Ye could count on for now was Angelina...

...

As Wang Ye was calling Angelina, in another office, Ivan was making a phone call.

After he reported Wang Ye’s decision at the meeting to Khodorkovsky, he said with some concern: "Sir, was Mikhail’s decision a bit too reckless, especially considering he never had any experience running a large company before..."

Even though Ivan was Wang Ye’s deputy, specifically assigned to assist Wang Ye with his work.

It was clear, however, that he was accountable to Khodorkovsky.

In fact, it might even be said that Ivan was sent by Khodorkovsky to "monitor" Wang Ye and Big Head Kong. He was a truly trusted man to Khodorkovsky!

After all, the investment in the New Sun Group was considerable, and it was impossible for Khodorkovsky to not care at all, leaving it to Wang Ye and Big Head Kong to run as they pleased...

Before Ivan could finish what he was saying, Khodorkovsky interrupted.

He laughed heartily, saying: "Haha, Ivan, don’t worry about Misha’s age and experience. Let me ask you, when you were his age, could you start from scratch, legally, in a foreign land, and earn a million US dollars in three months?"

Ivan was immediately caught off-guard, and answered honestly: "I couldn’t."

"Neither could I! But Misha could! So, what do we have to worry about..." said Khodorkovsky decisively.