Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 1366 - 1083: The Skilled Warrior Has No Notable Achievements

Chapter 1366: Chapter 1083: The Skilled Warrior Has No Notable Achievements

Xiao Ying shopping center was separated from Xiao Ying Group without any hindrance. A few days later, Nalan Yaqi submitted an application to the board of directors, proposing to personally finance the purchase of the shares of the subsidiary she was managing.

As the chairman, Wang Ye certainly wouldn’t oppose it, as this plan had already been approved by him.

He signed promptly, agreeing to Nalan Yaqi’s "personal investment" of 1.2 billion US dollars to buy out Xiao Ying Business Management Company.

This price could be considered reasonable, neither high nor low.

Originally, Xiao Ying Group’s total investment in the business management company was about 1 billion US dollars. Now, the buyout price had a roughly 20% increase, which also served as an explanation to other shareholders.

Of course, this price was proposed by Nalan Yaqi. If it were another company wanting to acquire it, even if the price doubled, Wang Ye would not agree...

The independent business management company is still called "Xiao Ying Business Management Company". Its business scope includes the retail industry, commercial real estate, etc., owning multiple high-end shopping centers in operation, as well as several shopping centers under construction in mainland China.

In the future, the company will also purchase land in central areas of big cities like Moscow, Petersburg, Yalta, Kiev, and gradually transform into a commercial real estate company!

The company’s legal representative and chairman is Nalan Yaqi, who is also the major shareholder. From the equity structure, this company has no financial ties to Wang Ye at all...

In fact, Wang Ye won’t interfere in any affairs of this company; consider it a gift to Nalan Yaqi.

After all, Wang Ye felt he had somewhat wronged Nalan Yaqi. She had been with him for many years and hadn’t gained any formal status.

Since he couldn’t give her much emotionally, he could only make it up materially...

...

In early October, a phone call from Angelina complicated Wang Ye’s emotions.

Joy, surprise, confusion, at a loss...

He didn’t know how to describe it; it was indeed a happy occasion, but Wang Ye was just not prepared for it, making it feel rather sudden.

"Misha, I am... I’m pregnant," Angelina said a bit shyly over the phone.

Initially, Wang Ye didn’t catch on and wondered what "pregnant" meant, but then a bolt of realization struck him—Angelina was pregnant!

Since their wedding early this year in the national capital, they hadn’t taken any precautions; it’s only because they spent more time apart than together that it hadn’t happened sooner...

This was completely normal since both of their health conditions were fine. It would actually be unusual if they couldn’t conceive!

However, Wang Ye clearly wasn’t ready to become a father, so even he, who was used to handling major challenges, seemed a bit unsure of how to respond now.

"Ah... well... that’s great!

By the way, have you told your parents yet?

And how do you plan on arranging your leave? It may not be visible now, but you won’t be able to continue working when it becomes obvious; you will need some rest."

Even the usually composed Wang Ye was a bit flustered in his thoughts.

Angelina chuckled: "Not yet, of course, you’re the first person I would tell. Also, no need for a leave yet, we’ll see when the pregnancy symptoms become severe.

Besides, I’m not worried about the media making wild guesses; surely they wouldn’t dare!

I’ve publicly stated before that I advocate for singlehood, not planning on marriage, but I want a child of my own.

So even if my pregnancy is known to the public, there won’t be any issues.

The more you try to hide it, the more likely it is for people to discover and cause unnecessary troubles.

Conversely, if you’re open about it and don’t treat it as a big deal, then no one else will make a fuss either."

Wang Ye felt that made a lot of sense.

Yes, this isn’t Europe; they don’t pay much attention to officials’ personal lives here. Moreover, Angelina is unmarried, so it doesn’t raise any moral issues. Whether she marries or not, whether she has her own child or adopts, those are her personal freedoms, unrelated to others.

Even political opponents wouldn’t use such a thing against her, especially since Angelina doesn’t have any political enemies in Crimea at all...

Over the phone, Wang Ye instructed repeatedly and asked Angelina to take care of her health, not to overwork, and to delegate less important matters to others. He also mentioned that he would make time to visit Simferopol in the next few days.

Though he was busy, Angelina was pregnant with his "first" child in this life, and Wang Ye definitely needed to visit her; otherwise, it would seem quite unfeeling.

...

After hanging up on Angelina, Wang Ye stood up and paced around the room, feeling a flood of thoughts he didn’t know who to share with.

After pacing a few laps, he picked up his private cellphone, and despite it already being late night back in China, he dialed his home phone.

His mother answered sleepily, but she became instantly alert after Wang Ye informed her about Angelina’s pregnancy.

"Really? Are you not kidding? Such a big event... oh no, I must go to that what... what ’pol’, the city where Xiao Na works," his mother said incoherently.