Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 1409 - 1104: Increasingly Chaotic_2

Chapter 1409: Chapter 1104: Increasingly Chaotic_2

Grezlov, of course, accepted with pleasure, knowing that a bullet-proof car was just a drop in the ocean compared to Wang Ye’s wealth!

In fact, nobody really knows how much wealth Wang Ye possesses, as it is impossible to calculate accurately, but it is well-known that Wang Ye could top the worldwide wealthy list at any moment if he chose to disclose his assets!

The Hilarwick Group, the most powerful faction in the political arena, is now entirely split into two major factions, one supporting Medvedev and the other supporting Grezlov.

Initially, everyone managed to restrain themselves and maintain a friendly face, as after all, they were from the same faction.

However, as the competition reached its white-hot stage, courtesies were forgotten, and they nearly became enemies!

This was giving the Kremlin a massive headache...

There’s no choice, after all, he’s the representative of the Hilarwick Group, and he was put forward by the entire faction. Now, with infighting within the faction, he, as the "head of the household," must find a solution; otherwise, if the faction truly split, he might suffer the greatest loss.

Thus, he personally issued an invitation, inviting Medvedev and Grezlov to join him for dinner at the Kremlin, hoping to use this opportunity for the three of them to sit down, open their hearts, and have a thorough discussion.

The best outcome would be finding a solution that everyone could accept, to stop both sides from further internal strife.

Medvedev and Grezlov both showed great respect and readily accepted the Kremlin’s invitation.

Father-in-law, Gavriil, Medvedev, and Grezlov, the four were sitting in the small restaurant that Wang Ye often visited, only Wang Ye did not come today.

The atmosphere in the restaurant was a bit off, as Medvedev and Grezlov greeted each other when they arrived, but did not speak further.

Clearly, due to their recent attacks against each other, their already strained relationship was on the brink of complete collapse...

Of course, Gavriil noticed this and tried hard to liven up the atmosphere.

"Ha ha, Medvedev, I saw your latest TV interview today, I didn’t expect your oratory skills to have improved so much, seems like working alone in the Government really trains people..."

"Grezlov, you, as the Duma Speaker, seem to be appearing on TV too frequently lately, almost more popular than those superstars..."

Even though he tried hard, the results were not very effective, and the tense atmosphere between Medvedev and Grezlov did not improve.

This also shows that, although Gavriil is a veteran in the faction, Medvedev and Grezlov didn’t give him much face.

At a critical moment, it still required the Father-in-law to step in, he raised his goblet with a smile, stating: "It seems like we haven’t sat down for a meal together in a long time, we are all busy with work. Let’s take a break from business today. This cup, let’s toast to our country becoming stronger, and the life of our people getting better!"

The other three also quickly raised their glasses, clinked them together with a "ding", and downed them in one go.

After setting down the goblet, the Father-in-law then reflected, "Ah, it won’t be long before I step down too. Sometimes, when I think back to my first General Election, everyone in our faction supported with one voice, and that’s why I was able to enter the Kremlin with overwhelming support. But times have changed, nowadays, many people in our faction have their own thoughts, and the unity is gone..."

He was appealing to their emotions, and Grezlov, being a faction veteran and having an emotional attachment to the faction,

So hearing the Father-in-law recalling the past, he also felt moved, shaking his head and sighing:

"Yes, back then, we were several factions merged into a big faction, everyone had only one goal: to make the country better!"

I still remember, back then, Ye... after he recommended you, there were also many people who questioned it initially, thinking that you didn’t have enough qualifications and worried you wouldn’t be competent for the position.

However, eventually everyone opted for a unanimous front, and in fact, it also proved that their support for you was correct."

The two of them were discussing old times, as Medvedev couldn’t join in, since back then he was still mixing in Petersburg, just a nobody; he absolutely had no right to participate in the country’s major affairs in Moscow!

Gavriil, however, was in the know and continued along Grezlov’s line, saying: "Exactly, which is why within the Faction, we must trust Davarich! At that time, we chose to trust... and that is why we have the Russia of today. Now, the Faction is nominating Medvedev as a successor..."

He seized the chance to steer the conversation toward Medvedev, implying that originally the Faction chose his father-in-law, and he proved himself capable.

Similarly, the Kremlin has now selected Medvedev as the successor, and everyone should trust Medvedev; once he takes office, he might also bring everyone a pleasant surprise.

But Grezlov was no fool, and immediately interrupted Gavriil’s words with a smiling face, saying, "No, no, no, we were just saying that times have changed! Moreover, when there are clearly better options available, why still insist on a wrong choice?"

Everyone present was astute; what meant "better choice" and what meant "wrong choice," and whom they represented, were quite evident.

So, Medvedev was almost drove to frustration.

He gripped the knife and fork tightly, his face darkened as he looked towards Grezlov, and discontentedly said: "Mr. Grezlov, it’s not quite appropriate for you to say that. What do you mean by ’wrong choice’? Isn’t it possible that I am the correct choice while you are the erroneous one?"

Grezlov chuckled heartily, unconcernedly responding: "When you have proven yourself in your current position, then I will believe you are the correct choice. But for now, please tell me, having served as Prime Minister for so long, what stellar achievements have you made?"

"Of course! Just look at our national GDP growth rate over the past two years, that is the best proof!" Medvedev replied without hesitation.

"Hahaha, that kind of talk is fine for TV interviews, fooling the general public. But here, who among us isn’t aware of the situation? How much does the Economic Development from these past years have to do with you? Isn’t that all the result of Mikhail’s efforts? What now, Misha didn’t come today, so you want to take his credit?"

These words spared no mercy for Medvedev, and although harsh, they spoke the truth, leaving him momentarily speechless.

His comments were blurted out without thinking—there was no help for it as he had recently taken part in too many TV interviews. In each interview, he always ardently touted his own work achievements, and the best proof was naturally the high growth data of the national GDP over the past few years.

The general public doesn’t know who is truly behind this Economic Development, so Medvedev could take credit for it, especially since Wang Ye wouldn’t oppose it...

But these words were indeed inappropriate for this occasion...

Seeing Medvedev turning red and unable to speak, it was left to his father-in-law to smooth things over.

He said, smiling genially:

"Of course, the greatest credit in terms of Economic aspect surely goes to Misha, as everyone can clearly see.

However, Medvedev has also done well, completing his duties very efficiently at the executive level, and he cooperated very well with Misha.

Moreover, it’s quite likely that Mikhail will be the next Duma Speaker, as he has always had a good relationship with Medvedev, so..."

Before he could finish, Grezlov straightforwardly cut in:

"I have an even better relationship with Misha; we’ve worked together for so many years in the Duma!

So, if we two continue to partner up in matters, the efficiency will probably be even higher!"