Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 146 The Face of the Kremlin’s Grand Steward_1

Chapter 146: Chapter 146 The Face of the Kremlin’s Grand Steward_1

As for what is "taboo" and "rules," Wang Ye guessed these oligarchs likely had some sort of unspoken agreement amongst them.

That is, everyone makes use of their skills, each grabbing their own money, and even if they don’t aid each other, there should be no vicious competition among them.

More importantly, theyorbid bringing underworld scheming into business competition!

Because once a precedent is set, personal safety will become a threat to everyone.

Remember, nowadays Russia is in utter chaos. A petty cash can buy a life, this is not an exaggeration at all!

Otherwise, Khodorkovsky and others wouldn’t venture out with a bunch of armed security personnel...

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A bit reluctantly, Maylov said, "Well, it was Khodorkovsky who first encroached on my territory, insisting on opening a new market right next to my ACT Market, clearly picking a fight with me."

Ultimately, it all comes down to interests.

The ACT Market is Maylov’s "core asset"!

He made his fortune basically relying on this market. Now that Khodorkovsky is meddling with his cake, it’s no wonder he’s "at his wit’s end."

Khodorkovsky gave a cold sneer, "What? Only you can run the Wholesale Market? The land I bought from the City Hall, the market I built, this is a legitimate business! There’s not only one ACT Market in Russia. A market is also being built in Lyublino, why don’t you go make trouble there?"

Maylov was stumped by this comeback.

Indeed, even the most famous seven oligarchs are all in banking and energy business, can they accuse each other of stealing business?

If you can’t outdo others in business, then you’re incompetent!

Seeing the atmosphere getting tense, A Bu hurriedly came forward to ease the situation.

He waved his hand, summoning a maid, and instructed, "Bring me the box of cigars from the top shelf of my humidor."

After the maid brought over the cigar box, he smiled at everyone and said, "These were got from a friend, they taste pretty good."

After opening the oak box, he spread out a row of "fat and long" cigars!

Everyone had one, including Wang Ye, and the room was soon filled with billowing smoke.

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After a few puffs, A Bu returned to the matter at hand, "Previously, you two didn’t know each other, which led to some misunderstandings. Fortunately, nothing happened to Khodorkovsky, and the ACT Market was closed, giving him some satisfaction. Now everyone is sitting together and knows each other. Today, we will discuss how to resolve this conflict and solve the problem."

"No, no, the closure of the ACT Market is because it violated relevant regulations. It has nothing to do with me. I don’t have that much power to instruct the Ministry of Internal Affairs." Khodorkovsky waved his hand and said.

Hearing him say this, Maylov was almost laughing out of anger.

Because Gavriil, the "Steward" of Kremlin, was sitting right there!

Who exactly is responsible for the closure of his ACT Market, others might not know, but could Gavriil not know!

Plus, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has a close relationship with Khodorkovsky. This has long been an open secret in the circle!

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At the crucial moment, it was still necessary for Gavriil to speak up.

After seeing the two sides verbally attacking each other for a round, he took the opportunity to say, "So, Khodorkovsky, you say, what compensation is needed from Maylov for this matter to be considered settled?"

Khodorkovsky, adjusting the gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose, chuckled and said, "Let him compensate me with the ACT Market!"

This is really asking for the moon...

Upon hearing this, Maylov nearly jumped up. He stared and angrily said, "That’s impossible! Do you know how much money the ACT Market is worth!"

"Haha, is it worth more than my life?" Khodorkovsky stood his ground and retorted sharply.

Seeing that the situation was about to become deadlocked again, A Bu had to step in once more.

Originally, it was Maylov looking for him to mediate, fearing that he alone wasn’t influential enough, he pulled in Gavriil too!

Here it’s necessary to talk about the issue of "seniority."

Although A Bu is now favored by the Emperor, his financial strength is quite substantial, and he was elected as the Governor of Chukotka State, having an excellent reputation.

But in front of Khodorkovsky, he still falls a little short...

Don’t forget, A Bu’s rise to his current position is thanks to Berezov’s support. He is regarded as Berezov’s "little brother"!

And Khodorkovsky is one of the "seven oligarchs" who stands on an equal footing with Berezov!

So, in front of Khodorkovsky, A Bu’s influence may not be enough...

The little details when he met Khodorkovsky just now can reflect that.

Khodorkovsky stood by the car unmoved, waiting for A Bu to take the initiative to come forward and greet him. This is the difference in status!

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"Both of you are my seniors, and you naturally don’t need me to tell you that harmony brings wealth in business. Have you ever thought that if you continue to fight like this, it may attract a lot of attention, which won’t be good for either of you in the end. The President has said that we should do business honestly and pay taxes dutifully." A Bu said meaningfully.

With a room full of cunning people, everyone understood what A Bu meant.

The idea was that if the fuss gets too big, attracting the attention of the Emperor, none of you will have good days ahead!

At this point, Gavriil also added a sentence. He smiled and said, "Whether it’s the ACT Market or the New Sun Market, I suggest you both keep a low profile. If you really want to take it seriously, neither of these markets will be able to continue. I don’t think anyone wants to see that situation."

This indeed sounded a bit threatening.

However, he indeed has the qualification to say so!

Both Khodorkovsky and Maylov fell silent, creating a somewhat tense atmosphere.

At this moment, Gavriil spoke again.

"The Xiao Ying Hotel is owned by the ACT Group, right? Handing this over to Khodorkovsky should express your apologies."

A thought struck Wang Ye, so the Xiao Ying Hotel is actually owned by the ACT Group!

Then the value of this apology gift is not low at all!

Just the building and the land alone must be worth hundreds of millions of US dollars...

Would Maylov really be willing to part with it?

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As expected, with a painful expression on his face, Maylov appeared extremely distressed, looking down, and puffing heavily on his big cigar.

Then he suddenly raised his head, gritted his teeth, and said, "Alright! As long as I can receive Mr. Hofchinco’s forgiveness, this hotel will be gifted to you!"

A Bu clapped his hands, smiled, and said, "Good idea! That hotel is quite nice. This is how an apology should be made."

Khodorkovsky quietly puffed a few drags of his cigar, then suddenly turned to ask Wang Ye, "Misha, what do you think?"

Wang Ye was silently puffing his cigar, and almost choked when he was asked this.

He truly didn’t expect that Khodorkovsky would consult him for his opinion.

Truth be told, at this gathering, it wasn’t his turn to express any opinions...