Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 1324 - 1062: Shrouded in Mystery

Chapter 1324: Chapter 1062: Shrouded in Mystery

After coordinating with Shao Yigu, Korokolli, and Medvedev, Wang Ye temporarily put the matter aside.

He had done all the work that needed to be done and made all the necessary arrangements; as for the results...

Wang Ye felt there shouldn’t be any problem.

After all, he even had Medvedev convey his stance to the Kremlin, which was that he would support Korokolli, perhaps his father-in-law would be unhappy at first, thinking that he was overreaching.

But once he calmed down, he would understand and support Wang Ye’s ideas.

And if he really couldn’t understand, it wouldn’t matter, he could simply have a face-to-face chat with him...

...

In the past couple of days, Wang Ye began to push for the ratification of Russia’s WTO accession agreement in the Duma, which seemed to be the final hurdle. As long as it could be approved in the Duma Congress, it would symbolize that Russia had officially joined the WTO!

Only then could various policies start to be implemented, and foreign investment would confidently enter Russia.

In negotiating with various factions and industry representatives in the Duma, Wang Ye indeed faced considerable resistance, especially in those industries that were more open to foreign access; this was something Wang Ye had been mentally prepared for.

Facing the skepticism of industry representatives, Wang Ye appealed to their emotions and explained with reason. He earnestly clarified why he agreed to open these industries to foreign investment and made them realize that although many industries were promised to be opened, it didn’t mean everyone would immediately face competition from foreign businessmen. The opening was a phased and gradual process, not instantaneous.

Thus, for a considerable period, everyone would still have room to enhance their own capabilities, and the government would also implement tangible policies to assist...

There’s a saying that touching interests is harder than reaching souls, and Wang Ye truly understood this now.

The WTO accession agreement he led in negotiations had indeed touched the interests of many industries. Even with his significant influence in the Duma, it was still an arduous process to advance.

This matter couldn’t be forced, so patience was required, explaining and communicating one by one.

Fortunately, in the upper echelons of the Duma, individuals like Grezlov and Rilinov were very supportive of Wang Ye. Both took personal efforts to assist Wang Ye in his work, significantly easing his burden.

Had they not approved as well, Wang Ye would have lost the confidence to push the matter forward.

After busying himself for almost half a month, he had finally persuaded most congressmen and had a better assurance of the vote, allowing Wang Ye to heave a sigh of relief.

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"It’s really difficult to get things done, I don’t understand why—clearly everyone knows that joining the WTO is a good thing and inevitable, just a matter of sooner or later. Yet there are people who want to create trouble, want to delay the process..." Wang Ye lamented with resignation, facing Grezlov and Rilinov, the two chairmen sitting opposite him.

He had invited them to a meal to thank them for helping with the congressmen, and to chat in passing.

It had been a long time since the three had sat down privately for a meal and chat.

It wasn’t that their relationship had soured; in fact, they probably had the strongest relationship and most harmonious atmosphere in the Duma in recent times.

After all, Grezlov had come to terms with his situation and was ready to retire after this term, not fighting for power or profit, and instead was willing, as the chairman, to "assist" Wang Ye wholeheartedly. It would be strange if their relationship wasn’t good.

As for Rilinov, he was Wang Ye’s former superior, who had taken good care of Wang Ye before.

His resurgence after being forced into retirement was solely reliant on the energy of Wang Ye’s uncle, Khodorkovsky. Now that Khodorkovsky had lost interest in politics, he left this "political legacy" to Wang Ye. So, truth be told, the faction led by Rilinov was essentially a "branch" of the Wang Ye faction.

Simply put, the two of them were already on the same side!

Hearing Wang Ye’s complaints, Grezlov and Rilinov exchanged a smile, both understanding Wang Ye’s sentiments.

Perhaps in their youth, when they first entered the political arena, they were as enthusiastic as Wang Ye and wanted to do something.

But after several setbacks, they learned what it meant to be patient and what it meant to withdraw, and their fiery passion gradually cooled.

Compared to them, Wang Ye was already much, much luckier!

Even though it was tough, Wang Ye still managed to get the job done because he held enough power, his influence and prestige were high, and the congressmen were mainly looking to bargain for some favorable policies rather than truly daring to obstruct Wang Ye’s advancement for WTO accession.

Plus, they had these two old fellows helping out Wang Ye...

Grezlov held a cigarette in his mouth, exhaling smoke while chuckling, "In less than a month, you sorted out such a huge matter; you don’t know how many people are marveling at your influence and efficiency. And yet you’re still not satisfied?"

Rilinov raised his glass and downed it in one go, adding, "Yeah, I’ve worked in the Duma for so many years, but I’ve never seen such a significant issue being advanced so quickly. You should just be pleased with yourself. Honestly, this could only be led by you. If it were anyone else, even me or Grezlov, it might take half a year or even a year to sort out."