Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 1447 - 1123 Everything is Worthwhile_2

Chapter 1447: Chapter 1123 Everything is Worthwhile_2

Raising the tall glass, he said, "This toast isn’t for celebration, but a hope that our cooperation can remain as pleasant as before."

Medvedev also picked up his glass and shook his head with a bitter smile, "The cooperation was indeed enjoyable before, but in the future... Oh, it’s not that I don’t want to cooperate with you, but rather that I probably won’t have the chance to do so anymore."

He was utterly disheartened, for Medvedev was well aware of what being eliminated from the election meant for him.

The faction had invested so much money and resources in him, even causing a split within the faction itself—it could be said that they had bet everything on him!

Yet, he disappointed everyone who supported him...

It wasn’t entirely his fault though, since the chaos of this election exceeded everyone’s expectations; even the current Kremlin hadn’t experienced such a situation.

However, a failure is a failure, regardless of the reasons.

It was foreseeable that after Wang Ye took office, he would lose his position as Prime Minister, as Wang Ye would want to completely control the situation and inevitably appoint someone from his own faction in the government.

Losing such an important position and then losing support from the faction, what else could he do?

Perhaps, returning to his alma mater to be an ordinary teacher was the best outcome...

He might even face a "purge" within the faction!

For his rise, the faction had invested huge financial and political resources, pinning everyone’s hopes on him.

If he had been elected smoothly, it would have been joy for all, but now he not only lost the election but also the election qualification—Medvedev dared not imagine how some radical faction members might treat him...

So when Mikhail mentioned future cooperation, it was merely polite words; how could he still have the qualifications to cooperate with the future master of the Kremlin!

Unexpectedly, just after he spoke, Wang Ye sincerely said:

"Why wouldn’t you have a chance?

As long as I win the election, I will immediately nominate you as the Prime Minister of the new government.

Your accomplishments in this position over the past few years are evident to everyone, so I believe you can still, or even do better!

Honestly, in the entire Moscow political arena, I can’t find anyone more suitable for this position than you."

Medvedev’s hand trembled, spilling red wine onto the pristine tablecloth, but he couldn’t care about that.

He stared at Wang Ye in disbelief, even his voice slightly quivering as he asked, "Are you nominating me?"

Wang Ye widened his eyes, surprised, "Don’t you know? After the meeting, I had a separate chat with the Kremlin, and I mentioned this to him."

Medvedev shook his head, "I really didn’t know. But you really want to nominate me to continue in this position?"

At this moment, he still couldn’t quite believe it.

Wang Ye nodded and laughed heartily:

"Not only will you remain, but Grezlov will continue to serve as the Duma Speaker, and Rossiyana will keep her position as the Governor of Moscow State.

Since everyone’s current work is so outstanding, I have absolutely no need to change anyone.

There’s something I’ve repeated several times today, but I must repeat it again in front of you.

That is, stability trumps all over the next few years!

We must maintain a stable organizational structure, putting aside all personal grievances and faction interests, and wholeheartedly lead this country forward.

This is our responsibility and mission!"

Listening to Wang Ye’s impassioned words, Medvedev suddenly felt a bit ashamed; privately, he felt he wasn’t much inferior to Wang Ye, just less fortunate. If given the same opportunities and platform, he believed he wouldn’t perform worse!

But today, in front of Wang Ye, he truly felt inferior!

The young man before him seemed to glow as he spoke those words!

"So, are you willing to join us and do something for this country and its people?"

Finally, Wang Ye sincerely looked at Medvedev and said.

Medvedev pursed his lips, nodded heavily, and said, "Of course!".

Wang Ye smiled and extended his right hand, Medvedev quickly reached out his own, and their hands clasped tightly together...

After the matter was discussed, the atmosphere in the private room became much more harmonious, and a smile appeared on Medvedev’s face.

Because his biggest concern had been alleviated, and the once dark future now seemed bright.

This result, for him, might already be the best possible.

But deep down, he was beginning to feel some dissatisfaction with the Kremlin...

...

After dinner with Medvedev, Wang Ye went straight home because Constantin had arrived.

Entering the brightly lit main building’s living room, Constantin was talking with Rossiyana, and both stood up to greet Wang Ye when they saw him return.

Wang Ye stepped forward and embraced Constantin, laughing as he said, "I’ve been too busy today, so I couldn’t pick you up from the Airport."

Constantin said unconcernedly, "Pick up what, I come here often and am quite familiar with the way. With so much happening today, you must have been very busy. Rossiyana also told me some about it, saying that you went to see Grezlov and Medvedev, how did it go?"

Clearly, he was aware of Wang Ye’s purpose in meeting Grezlov and Medvedev, and it could be said that the outcome of Wang Ye’s talks with them could almost determine if the upcoming General Election could proceed smoothly!

Wang Ye briefly narrated the process of meeting with them and also spoke candidly about the promises made to both men.

After listening, Constantin contemplated briefly and then nodded in approval:

"You did a very good job, more thoughtfully than I could have, indeed, keeping those two in their current positions is the best solution to the current situation.

Haha, I’ve always said that this General Election should be your platform.

But you insisted on becoming the Duma Speaker and didn’t want to participate in the election, so we had to launch Rossiyana.

However, it turns out that position suits you, frankly, no one else should even think about it."

No one knows what Rossiyana and Constantin talked about before Wang Ye came back, but it seems that Constantin didn’t mind too much about Rossiyana being completely out of the race.

After sitting down, Wang Ye asked with a smile, "Grandfather, Rossiyana told you all about today’s events, right? She, Grezlov, and Medvedev all lost their Election Qualifications, aren’t you angry?"

Indeed, so much capital and energy had been invested initially. Conservatively estimated, to support Rossiyana’s election, the Family might have invested up to a billion US dollars!

As for other invisible resources, it goes without saying. Now losing the Election Qualification directly, anyone would find it hard to accept.

Constantin laughed heartily:

"Haha, when I first found out Rossiyana had lost her Election Qualification, I smashed my teacup, how could I not be angry.

But once I knew that you had already negotiated well, and all the powers agreed to nominate you for the General Election, I was immediately no longer angry.

Because Rossiyana only had the hope of winning, but you are different, with you entering, winning is a sure thing.

Whether it’s you or Rossiyana in the Kremlin doesn’t make much difference to me, so why should I be angry?

Just consider that the capital and resources invested for Rossiyana were a foundation for your election, as long as the outcome is good, then everything is worth it!"

No matter the truth, the argument of Constantin indeed sounds very reasonable.

After all, Wang Ye and Rossiyana are true family members, it doesn’t matter which of the couple takes that position, the Romanov Family will benefit tremendously!

Since he put it this way, Wang Ye no longer mentioned Rossiyana’s situation.

In fact, his participation in the election doesn’t need any promotion, because there simply are no opponents exist!