Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 1427 - 1113: Frankly Speaking_2

Chapter 1427: Chapter 1113: Frankly Speaking_2

Indeed, even though the Duma Speaker is technically on an equal level with that position in the Kremlin, the duties and powers are vastly different. If the Kremlin is strong enough, then the Duma Speaker essentially has no say in the matter.

This Duma session seems more active than usual, but that is the result of Wang Ye painstakingly managing the situation, not indicative that the Duma could always exercise such strong power before or after this.

But let’s not forget, Russia is a classic presidential strong-power system!

So Wang Ye also doesn’t want someone who is either too strong or has the backing of powerful forces to take on this role; otherwise, there will inevitably be power struggles between the Duma and the Kremlin.

The two discussed for a while, and Rossiyana, still unwilling to accept defeat, hinted at seeking Wang Ye’s help.

Although Wang Ye had already declared that he would not take sides and help no one, the two are in a marital relationship after all. This is not something Medvedev and Grezlov can compare to. At a crucial moment, Rossiyana does not believe Wang Ye would really watch her fall without doing anything.

This wasn’t the first time Rossiyana had tried. Not just her, but also her grandfather Constantin had expressed to Wang Ye many times, hoping he would intervene.

Especially under the current stalemate, once Wang Ye takes action, it will definitely break the deadlock and directly help Rossiyana to victory!

Of course, this is what they imagine...

Wang Ye sighed, who else knows his own difficulties?

He hasn’t revealed his secret identity to Rossiyana and Constantin yet...

The reason he has not made a move and remained neutral, not siding with anyone, is precisely because he fears a real fallout with the Kremlin. The Kremlin, in a fit of pique, might exploit his identity issue!

Although Wang Ye thinks the Kremlin might not do this, after all, if they really had a fallout, he would not just sit idly by. If he had to do something "big," the Kremlin wouldn’t be able to handle it!

But he dares not gamble...

Rather, he would give himself more time to nip all risks in the bud until no one can threaten his existence, and only then can he do as he pleases!

However, all of this is incomprehensible to Constantin and Rossiyana. They don’t know Wang Ye’s secret identity.

In their eyes, they are all truly a family. At such a critical moment, Wang Ye is still holding back, unwilling to exert himself to help Rossiyana. The excuses he finds are simply unconvincing!

After all, if Rossiyana wins the General Election, it would be greatly beneficial for Wang Ye himself.

At that time, with the couple in control—one holding the Kremlin, the other holding the Duma—that would be a real monopoly on power, with no one able to adjust this "powerful family"!

In Constantin’s mind, with Wang Ye and Rossiyana being young and with long careers ahead, they could take turns "running the show," and maybe control the state affairs for forty or fifty years...

If that could be realized, he dare not even contemplate how powerful the Romanov family would become after that!

...

Regarding his own identity, Wang Ye has thought it over and feels it’s time to come clean to Rossiyana.

After all, he would have to tell her sooner or later, and now that they are officially married, it’s better to tell her sooner rather than later, lest he be seen as willfully concealing it.

Plus, with Rossiyana participating in the election and him continuously "hiding" on the sidelines unwilling to interfere, what would she think if it drags on?

As for whether revealing his secret identity to her might result in any terrible situations, Wang Ye believes it should not.

Because the two are already "tied to the same string," having a relationship where they share weal and woe, Rossiyana would not betray him for any reason, and Wang Ye also trusts her feelings for him.

Their marriage certainly has political calculations, but there is also genuine affection, not just a simple exchange of interests.

In this regard, Wang Ye is confident. He believes in his own judgment and won’t misread a person.

...

Wang Ye let out a long sigh, locking eyes with Rossiyana, and asked seriously, "I have something very important to tell you. Promise me, no matter what you hear next, don’t think I’m joking, because everything I’m about to say is true."

Rossiyana sat up somewhat startled, looking at Wang Ye with a skeptical frown, and said with a bit of worry, "Misha, it’s not... something bad, is it!"

The way Wang Ye spoke made her feel a bit on edge, fearing that he would reveal something she couldn’t accept.

For example...

Honestly, she couldn’t think of anything that could affect the two of them at that moment, given their current status, identities, and wealth—there really wasn’t much that could!

Even if Wang Ye were to tell her that he had fathered a bunch of kids outside, Rossiyana wouldn’t be too angry. At most, she would give him the cold shoulder for a few days. As for divorce, how could that be possible!

So, she really didn’t know what Wang Ye would mention that warranted such seriousness from him...

Wang Ye didn’t beat around the bush and straightforwardly said, "What I want to tell you is that my true identity is actually not a native-born Russian!"

Rossiyana was momentarily unable to react and laughed incredulously, "That’s it? I already knew that."

Now it was Wang Ye’s turn to be dumbfounded. He blinked and asked in disbelief, "You knew? Who told you? Could it be Father-in-law has..."

Rossiyana cut off Wang Ye, smiling as she said, "Everyone in the nation knows you’re of China-Russia mixed blood. Isn’t your father a Chinese immigrant, and your mother Khodorkovsky’s cousin, which is why you call him uncle?"

Wang Ye paused, then said with a wry smile, "You’ve misunderstood me. I’m not saying I’m of China-Russia mixed blood, nor am I Khodorkovsky’s nephew. I’m actually a true Chinese. Just seven years ago, I was still a student studying abroad, taking preparatory courses at Friendship University..."

This revelation truly startled Rossiyana. Her eyes widened round with disbelief.

When she regained her composure, she blurted out, "That’s impossible! How could you possibly deceive everyone? Doesn’t Khodorkovsky know whether he has a nephew or not? Plus, when you ran for Duma Member, you had to go through rigorous identity checks. How did you conceal it then? Right, and about Father-in-law, I refuse to believe that during these years of your meteoric rise, he wouldn’t have vetted your background!"

Wang Ye spread his hands open, speaking earnestly:

"Of course, they know, because this identity of Mikhail was arranged by Khodorkovsky.

Father-in-law knows as well, but they have always refrained from making it explicit.

I know that they are aware of my identity, and they know that I’m aware they know...

But both parties have an understanding, never bringing up this matter.

You must understand now why I neither participated in this General Election nor openly supported any side.

To be honest, the fact that the Kremlin didn’t pressure me to support Medvedev is already showing me great respect."

Rossiyana felt her mind in a tumble of chaos, unable to make heads or tails of it all.

What exactly is Misha talking about...

Khodorkovsky arranged this identity of Mikhail for him?

Father-in-law is also aware of his identity but chose not only to not disclose it but deliberately helped him conceal it!

What is this all for?

Clearly, everything Wang Ye had said was beyond Rossiyana’s comprehension. She couldn’t guess or understand what game these people were playing...