Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 1474 - 1137: Made Up My Mind

Chapter 1474: Chapter 1137: Made Up My Mind

Wang Ye thought for a moment, then decided not to persuade Khodorkovsky any further, and just smiled:

"It seems Uncle, you want to enjoy life just like A Bu, albeit he does it more flamboyantly, while you are much more low-key.

That’s good too, life is but a few short decades, why make yourself so tired.

Besides, you don’t have to worry about money.

Oh, I wonder when I could retire and enjoy life like you guys."

That was quite an emotional outburst!

However, if he were really asked to retire now and live his golden years, Wang Ye probably wouldn’t be willing to...

After all, he had invested too much into reaching his current position over the years!

Maybe in a decade or two, once he had accomplished his goals and tired of public affairs, he would take a brave exit and retire just like A Bu and Khodorkovsky, but definitely not now.

Khodorkovsky laughed heartily: "To be honest, at first I didn’t understand A Bu’s choice, thinking he was too timid! But over the years, I came to realize his decision was the right one. He and I are of the same ilk, geniuses in making money through business, but in the political game, we really are no match for you guys."

A modest smile appeared on Wang Ye’s face as he humbly said: "I wouldn’t say I’m a political savant, it’s all about learning through trial and error after entering the Duma, even now there’s still so much to learn."

While they were chatting, Nova tiptoed over and whispered: "Dinner is ready."

Looking at Khodorkovsky, Wang Ye stood up and said, "Let’s go, Uncle, we can continue our chat over dinner."

"Haha, I’ve heard about the secret living quarters in this office but I’ve never been, do show me around later to satisfy my curiosity." Khodorkovsky joked.

Of course, this wouldn’t be a problem. The living quarters inside had undergone a simple renovation before Wang Ye took office, replacing the original furniture and appliances with new ones.

After having dinner together, Wang Ye personally saw Khodorkovsky out of the office, and the two hugged farewell.

Although they didn’t say it explicitly, both understood that this goodbye might mean not knowing when they’d see each other again.

Unless it’s something important, Khodorkovsky probably wouldn’t return to Moscow again...

...

After sending off Khodorkovsky, Wang Ye did not go home as he had another meeting arranged.

His next visitor was Angelina, who was returning to Simferopol tomorrow, so Wang Ye had to make time to meet her; given his recent position, and considering how inconvenient it would be to go out later, they might not meet for a long time.

At the appointed time, around nine in the evening, Angelina was personally driven over by Nova.

After dropping her sister at Wang Ye’s office, Nova tactfully did not follow inside but stayed in her own office outside in case someone came by to disturb them.

Of course, no one would come at this time without being formally included in Wang Ye’s schedule; such an intrusion would just be asking for trouble.

Seeing Angelina, Wang Ye had the same happy smile as before, hugging her tightly with neither wanting to let go for a long time.

Tonight, Wang Ye would not return to the Mansion; instead, he would stay overnight here.

He told Rossiyana it was because he had to handle some public affairs and that it was too late to go back; of course, Rossiyana understood why Wang Ye wasn’t returning home tonight—it was because of that woman from Crimea Peninsula...

Even though she felt a bit disgruntled, she didn’t say anything since she already knew all about Wang Ye and Angelina’s relationship, even going so far as to say that if anyone was the "other woman," it was herself!

She knew Wang Ye when Angelina was already his girlfriend; it was she who had swept in and stole Wang Ye from Angelina.

So deep down, she actually felt guilty and somewhat uneasy about Angelina...

...

Chatting happily with Wang Ye, Angelina brought up amusing stories about her daughter and showed him various pictures she had taken on her phone.

They sat snuggled together, occasionally laughing heartily while looking at the photos.

For both of them, such tender moments were precious and rare, for come dawn tomorrow, they would each return to their respective "roles."

But inevitably, they still ended up discussing work.

"Now Crimea has developed quite impressively, hasn’t it? In these past few years, international funds have also flocked in, turning Simferopol almost into the financial hub of Eastern Europe, even overshadowing Moscow," Wang Ye joked.

Angelina proudly nodded, "Yes, compared to a few years ago, the entire Crimea has truly undergone revolutionary changes! Simferopol is positioned as a financial and trade center, while Yalta is the cultural and tourism hub. Both cities have expanded several times over what they were before.

Especially in Yalta, during the peak tourism season, countless tour groups come daily for sightseeing. There, tourism, shopping, hotels, gambling, and other sectors are thriving.

The old Family Compound where my parents live, the one we visited together last time, has been bought out by a big Developer from Xiangjiang, planning to turn it into a large five-star hotel and shopping center.

Initially, my parents were somewhat reluctant to move, but the Developer’s compensation was indeed generous. Not only did they construct a new apartment building in the new district, but they also paid a hefty cash sum, so in the end, they happily moved to the new place..."