Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 194: Have You Done It with Him? (New Year’s Day Happiness)_1

Chapter 194: Chapter 194: Have You Done It with Him? (New Year’s Day Happiness)_1

It was only after profound consideration that Wang Ye decided to meet with Khodorkovsky today.

Clearly, Gavriil was looking to exploit him. Of course, it wasn’t ever about his so-called "business talent", but solely due to his status as "Khodorkovsky’s nephew".

Because in the eyes of a person like Gavriil, he was insignificant. The real target was none other than the oligarch, Khodorkovsky!

Khodorkovsky, on the other hand, also used him to some extent.

But compared to Gavriil, it was much "purer". After all, there still existed some degree of camaraderie. He had, after all, saved Khodorkovsky’s life!

Moreover, even if both were "using" him, there existed distinct differences.

The difference was that Gavriil might "discard" him once he’d used him to his advantage!

Khodorkovsky, however, wished to groom him to be his right-hand man, possibly even his successor, assuming trust was maintained and no betrayal occurred...

Comparing the two options, Wang Ye’s choice was actually quite simple.

That is, to move closer to Khodorkovsky as far as possible and stay on good terms with Gavriil.

However, a major problem emerged. Wang Ye knew the trend of "historical development." He was certain that Khodorkovsky’s best days were numbered. In later Russia, the Emperor would obviously rule everything!

This left Wang Ye in a tight spot. It seemed that there was a catch no matter which side he chose...

Eventually, Wang Ye’s solution was to "strike while the iron was still hot". He needed to continue relying on Khodorkovsky to rapidly increase his strength at this stage!

Only with enough strength could he weather any "storms" no matter what he faced.

Within a few years, if his strength was on par with Khodorkovsky’s, would it still matter about taking over his responsibilities?

If his position became comparable to the oligarchs like Khodorkovsky, would Gavriil still overlook him...

Of course, achieving this objective would be challenging, extremely challenging!

However, Wang Ye felt that he still had a chance. He was the "chosen one" by virtue of his reincarnation, and with his current identity and platform, there was potentially boundless opportunity if he maneuvered correctly!

The delicate relationship between Khodorkovsky and the Emperor played into Wang Ye’s hands. Both tried to win him over, providing him with opportunities for rapid development!

His recent meetings with Gavriil and Khodorkovsky were the best proof of this!

From Gavriil, Wang Ye received a fully-upgraded gambling chip as well as the possible import monopoly right for light industry products!

From Khodorkovsky, two billion dollars of interest-free loans were acquired, as well as greater trust from Khodorkovsky...

The upcoming one to three years would be the golden opportunity for Wang Ye to develop his personal strength!

Once the contradictions between Khodorkovsky and the Emperor intensify or surface, Wang Ye would have to make a "choice"...

Before that moment, Wang Ye needed to transform himself into a "Chess Player"!

And not just a "Chess Piece," or even a "Discarded Chess Piece"...

......

Liu Mei arrived sooner than anticipated.

On May 28th afternoon, when Wang Ye was about to finish his work, he received a call from Nalan Yaqi.

"Hello, Wang Ye, do you have plans tonight?"

"No, why?" Wang Ye answered.

"Let’s have dinner together. My mother has arrived. I am picking her up from the airport. Her plane is about to land." Nalan Yaqi said.

Looking at the time, it was past five in the afternoon. Wang Ye said, "Then I’ll arrange the venue. We will eat at the Turandot Restaurant. I’ll reserve a room in advance. Angelina and I will head over first. You can come directly to the restaurant after you’ve picked up your mother."

"Alright, see you then," Nalan Yaqi agreed straightforwardly.

After hanging up the phone, Nalan Yaqi craned her neck to look around.

She was standing at the international arrivals exit. According to the information on the sign, her mother’s plane should have landed.

After waiting a few more minutes, Nalan Yaqi’s eyes lit up. She saw her mother coming out with a small suitcase.

She frantically waved her arm and shouted, "Mom".

Liu Mei also heard Nalan Yaqi’s call. She quickened her pace towards her. The mother and daughter hugged each other.

"Let’s go. I drove here. We are going directly for dinner. That little guy Wang Ye is treating us to a grand feast, hee hee," Nalan Yaqi said with a grin.

Liu Mei felt somewhat embarrassed and said, "Ah, why bother him? Don’t you have a leased apartment? We can just eat something simple where you live."

"No worries! You don’t understand, that kid recently made a fortune! I can’t put my mind at rest unless he treats us to a grand feast." Saying that, Nalan Yaqi helped her mother with her luggage and headed outside.

Her car was parked not far away. Within a few steps, they reached the car.

"Did you borrow this car?" Liu Mei asked curiously, looking at the white Cruiser.

"Hehe, I bought it!" Nalan Yaqi replied proudly.

Her mother’s car wasn’t as good, so she certainly felt a sense of pride...

"You...where did you get so much money? This car isn’t cheap. Even in Moscow, it’s worth more than a hundred thousand dollars," Liu Mei asked in surprise.

Nalan Yaqi had invested in the Qingyun Study Abroad Service Company and received a significant dividend. Liu Mei knew about this—Nalan Yaqi had told her at the time.

Liu Mei didn’t ask her to "surrender" the money but told her to save it and not waste it extravagantly.

But that amount should have been insufficient to buy this car, right? Moreover, the car looked brand new and didn’t seem like a second-hand one.

"This car only cost me twenty thousand dollars. It’s second hand! Oh, it was bought from Wang Ye. It was half sold and half given. After all, he only bought this car a month ago for seventy to eighty thousand dollars," Nalan Yaqi answered cheerfully.

While saying this, she opened the door and got into the driver’s seat. On the other side, Liu Mei also sat in the passenger seat.

However, as soon as Liu Mei got in, she nervously grabbed Nalan Yaqi’s arm and asked, "You’re not...you know...involved with Wang Ye, are you?"

Nalan Yaqi responded confusedly, "What do you mean ’involved’? Just say it outright."

"Ah! I mean to ask whether the two of you are in a relationship? Otherwise, why would he sell you the car so cheaply?" Liu Mei asked anxiously.