Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 185 Too Greedy_1

Chapter 185: Chapter 185 Too Greedy_1

This is Wang Ye’s primary objective for today’s meeting with Gavriil.

Full service gambling license!

To be frank, the gambling license that Xiao Ying Hotel currently owns is not very useful. It only allows for the operation of slot machines, which hardly qualifies as a true "casino", it’s more like an amusement park!

To make progress, it is essential to obtain a full service gambling license!

Only then it can compete with places like Las Vegas.

Or rather, it’s worth engaging in international tourism.

Frankly, Wang Ye isn’t that interested in the tourism industry. It doesn’t make much money and is very cumbersome.

Right now in Russia, almost anything one does makes more money than tourism.....

But, if a full service gambling license is included, then it totally changes the nature of the work!

The profit would be incredible!

It’s well known that the more legally forbidden an activity is, the more money it brings in....

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This requirement posed a bit of a challenge for Gavriil.

With a smirk, he chuckled, "You’re certainly bold with your requests! Did you know that the law doesn’t permit this? Xiao Ying Hotel’s gambling license is exceptional in itself, other hotels don’t even have that. Full service gambling license.... that’s a comprehensive business license. I’m not very confident in that."

Hearing this, Wang Ye felt a spark of joy, because Gavriil didn’t flatly refuse but merely mentioned "not very confident".

Which means there’s room for negotiation!

Rushing, he said, "What if we apply for a special permit which restricts types of gambling and does not allow Russian citizens to enter, only foreign tourists. That should evade any legal issues."

Gavriil was a bit stunned by this idea. After scanning Wang Ye from top to bottom, he laughed and said, "Your mind indeed works in creative ways! If we include this condition...., it indeed simplifies the matter."

Actually, Wang Ye’s intention is simple. His casino will only exploit "foreigners" and not harm his fellow citizens....

You must admit, this approach is more likely to be accepted by high-ranking officials like Gavriil.

It’s very clear. Once the casino opens, it will make money from foreigners and taxes will be paid to the country. It’s the local people who will enjoy the benefits!

Why not...

Flattered by Gavriil’s praise, Wang Ye humbly responded, "I’ll need your help with this Uncle, otherwise I wouldn’t know where to start."

Indeed, if it wasn’t for knowing Gavriil, who is part of the core high-ranking officials, Wang Ye wouldn’t dare think about getting a "gambling license".

The municipal department doesn’t offer a place to apply for a gambling license....

"Alright, I’ll make note of this and keep an eye out when the time is right," Gavriil cooly stated.

Even though he didn’t make a promise, considering his tone, it appears to be in the bag!

"Thank you, Uncle Gavriil. I’ll be relying on your help." Wang Ye quickly expressed gratitude.

"However, I must warn you. Even if you do get the license, only foreigners are allowed to gamble. Russian citizens are prohibited from participating. You must remember this, because if there’s a mishap, it would make things difficult for me," Gavriil warned.

"Of course, of course, I would never break the rules." Wang Ye guaranteed.

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Tourism or any such thing, it’s just a front. Wang Ye’s real aim is to obtain this gambling license!

To be honest, hosting tourists might take time to become profitable, given the early stages there won’t be many Chinese tourists visiting.

Counting on tourism to make money is wishful thinking.

But obtaining this gambling license would allow Wang Ye to legitimately expand Xiao Ying Hotel’s casino, attracting businesses from the wider market.

This includes Chinese businessmen, Vietnamese businessmen, even Russian businessmen.

All these business owners are wealthy!

Actually, Wang Ye hesitated for a while, he felt he was exploiting his fellow countrymen...

However, on second thought, even if he doesn’t run this, many Chinese tourists are already going to Macao, Las Vegas, Malaysia, every year.

If the money has to be spent, it’s better to give it to him...

Once he dropped this psychological burden, Wang Ye had no further reservations. After all, he was planning to operate a legitimate casino, not resort to deceitful tactics.

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With this matter settled, Wang Ye moved on to the second issue.

"Uncle Gavriil, as you know, the New Sun Market I manage is where Chinese businessmen operate. It can be said that ACT Market along with New Sun Market, almost supply to multiple countries throughout Eastern Europe. These two markets are significantly important when it comes to clothes, shoes, and various daily necessities."

Gavriil nodded, and affirmed that things were indeed as Wang Ye explained.

That’s why even though there’s a "grey customs clearance" at the large market, which is illegal, the government hasn’t cracked down on it.

Joking aside, if the large market were to close, where would ordinary Russians buy their cheap clothes and shoes...

For the wealthy, it wouldn’t matter much, they buy luxury branded goods.

But for average citizens, the impact would be huge. Their wages are low and the pressure of life is already high.

If they can’t find affordable clothes, shoes and daily necessities, it could create social unrest!

"However, because of the gray customs issue, the scale of the market is always limited. These Chinese businessmen dare not make large-scale investments here for fear of government reprisals. Everyone understands that it’s not because the Chinese businessmen are unwilling to pay taxes, it’s due to the original customs clearance process being too slow and inefficient!" Wang Ye honestly stated.

Gavriil was slightly surprised; after a moment of silence, he gestured towards Wang Ye and laughed, "You cheeky fellow! You dare say anything. So what do you think should be done about it?"

Since the conversation had reached this point, Wang Ye didn’t beat around the bush and laid out his "intentions."

"I want special customs clearance rights, legitimizing the current grey customs clearance! Of course, all procedures will be under government supervision and the appropriate taxes will be paid. The government can limit the types of imported goods. Items in high demand, in which our country cannot supply like clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, and other light industrial products should have special approval, while goods that our country is self-sufficient in can have import restrictions."

Wang Ye’s appetite is huge!

If he could get this so-called "special clearance authority," then whether or not foreign imported light industrial products can enter Russia would be up to him!

ACT Market and Lyublino, will be completely at his mercy from then on!

He just wanted to give it a shot; after all, there were people with bigger ambitions and greedier than him in this era!

Some of them even succeeded!

How do you know it’s impossible if you don’t try and strive for it?

Especially in the "mystical" Russia.....