Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 218 Trouble Comes_1

Chapter 218: Chapter 218 Trouble Comes_1

"If it’s five million, I can accept that. But can your city authorities authorise the sale?" Wang Ye asked with a smile.

"Certainly! The Crimea Peninsula is autonomous with a republic status, many buildings on the island are owned by the republic. Therefore, it can be authorised. As long as the parliament agrees, there’s no issue." Natalia boasted.

Well, then this is easy to handle.

Wang Ye figured, after Yuri takes care of things in Petersburg, he could go directly to Crimea to buy the Livadia Palace.

Yalta is so poor they can barely afford underwear. If I offer them five million US dollars straight up, I bet that would tempt them!

He hardly feels like using his contacts, especially considering it wouldn’t imply much expense.

Whenever a problem can be solved with money, it’s best not to use your contacts, just in case it could hold leverage over you in the future...

In fact, Wang Ye is planning to personally visit Crimea Peninsula, and have a chat with a few of the big shots in power.

The Crimea Peninsula is in the midst of an economic crisis, and his own involvement in tourism and gambling could be considered a major investment that could provide many job opportunities and substantial financial revenue for the area!

If negotiations go well, it’s even possible to get the Livadia Palace for free.

"Who yields more power there, the president or the parliament?" Wang Ye asked curiously.

As far as he knew, although Crimea was nominally under Ukraine’s control, it was effectively in a "semi-independent" state with its own president and parliament!

However, it’s unclear who holds the real power between the president and the parliament, as the fight is pretty fierce between the two.

After some thought, Natalia answered hesitatingly: "I’m not sure... it’s quite evenly matched. Sometimes the president’s in control, other times the parliament..."

There’s an old saying: where power is weak, disorder is rife. The politics of Crimea, with an area of 26,000 square kilometers and a population of less than two million, are immensely complex.

The president is pro-Russian, but he doesn’t push for Crimea to join Russia, he wants independence.

Which is understandable, given he is a national leader at present!

He’d hold even more power after gaining independence, becoming a true national leader.

If he gave in to Russia, wouldn’t it be a demotion...

The parliament is uncertain. Sometimes the pro-Russian faction overpowers, trying to push Crimea to join Russia.

Other times, the pro-Ukrainian faction rises, rejecting any connection with Russia.

However, the parliament has a common objective, that is, to suppress the president and make the parliament the highest authority in Crimea.

So, there have been quite a few laughing stocks due to this tug-of-war for power.

As someone from Crimea herself, even Natalia has a difficult time explaining the political situation there, because she does not have access to the top layer of society.

Wang Ye nodded slightly. Seems like Crimea is quite a mess.

But that might be a good thing...

...

After talking about acquiring the Livadia Palace, Wang Ye turned the topic to Natalia, asking with a smile, "So, how’s it going? Your training must have improved you much. I guess you’re getting a promotion once you go back."

Natalia raised her head proudly, "Humph, you should address me as Prosecutor Natalia from now on! Also, please obey the law while doing business in our Yalta. Don’t blame me for being heartless if violated!"

She and Angelina have a very different style of beauty.

Both are quite attractive, but they have completely different styles.

Angelina has a small face with delicate features, while Natalia has a slightly chubby face.

Both have large, blue eyes...

Wang Ye chuckled, and didn’t argue with Natalia.

Frankly, once he gets into the Crimea Peninsula, he would be dealing with people from the top ranks of the autonomous region. Natalia, a junior prosecutor, probably wouldn’t even be qualified to speak to him if it weren’t for her relationship with Angelina!

Seemingly remembering something, Natalia suddenly asked, "Is Moscow that unsafe? Why do you hire so many bodyguards? It seems like they all carry guns!"

She was unaware of Wang Ye’s current business and thought he was in the legitimate hotel business.

Explaining this would take quite some time, so Wang Ye just vaguely answered, "That’s just how it is here. Most companies hire security personnel, and there are many security companies, even state-owned ones. Now, let’s eat, and try some of Angelina’s cooking."

Without a doubt, Angelina’s cooking skills have improved significantly over the past few months.

At first, she only knew how to make the simplest dishes. Now she can even cook some simple Chinese Cuisine.

"Where is your training held? Do they provide accommodations? If not, you can stay here." Angelina asked while they were eating.

Natalia immediately shook her head, "That won’t work, they have arranged dormitories for us. It’s okay to visit here on weekends, but I can’t stay here during weekdays. And besides, it would be too much of a disturbance to you guys."

This wasn’t just modesty, Natalia genuinely did not want to stay here.

Mainly because Wang Ye and Angelina are in a relationship, she, a single woman, felt it was not right to be a third wheel...

Angelina didn’t insist.

After lunch, Wang Ye had to go to work, leaving Angelina and Natalia to go out on their own.

...

As soon as he arrived at the company, Ivan knocked on the door and walked in, his face looking rather serious.

"What have you been busy with the last few days?" Wang Ye asked, smiling.

He hadn’t seen Ivan for a few days. Of course, it could also be because he hasn’t been at the company much, and they just happened to keep missing each other.

Sitting across from Wang Ye’s desk, Ivan sighed, shaking his head, "Recently, I’ve been busy helping out at the Group, Mr. Hofchinco has encountered some trouble."

"Group" here must refer to the Yukos Group, not the New Sun Group.

Upon hearing this, Wang Ye frowned, "What kind of trouble did uncle encounter?"

"As you know, Mr. Hofchinco has always wanted to acquire the Siberian Oil Company from A Bu. Both sides have been negotiating for a while, but I don’t know why A Bu has been hesitant to make the final decision. This matter can’t be dragged on much longer, it will cause problems." Ivan explained.

So, the deal still hasn’t been settled yet?

Wang Ye was quite surprised.

Because during the last visit to A Bu’s mansion, Hofchinco, A Bu, and Gavriil discussed this matter.

At that time, the acquisition process was already in progress.

So much time has passed, how come this matter still isn’t settled!

Wang Ye remembered the casual chat with Gavriil about the acquisition during his last visit to the Kremlin, combining this to A Bu’s attitude, it seems the Kremlin is involved in this matter...