Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 231: Really Can Make a Fuss_1

Chapter 231: Chapter 231: Really Can Make a Fuss_1

Having sent Liu Mei off and dealt with matters in Crimea, Wang Ye shifted his focus back to the New Sun Market and the Polar Bear Investment Company.

As for the New Sun Market, its situation was getting better and better!

With all the guarantees Wang Ye had previously made coming into effect, the Chinese businessmen operating in the New Sun Market gradually began to appreciate the benefits of this place.

Safe, stable, pleasant environment, excellent service!

These might be commonplace in China, but in Moscow, they’re indeed rare!

So by now, it was getting difficult to lease any stalls in the New Sun Market.

Many of the newcomers or those intending to start businesses in Moscow, are everywhere seeking connections, wanting to find a stall in the New Sun Market.

But even if they decided to settle for the second best and open a stall in the ACT Market, that would also be impossible.

Because Wang Ye and Maylov had previously agreed that no new Chinese businesses would be allowed to settle in the ACT Market...

The New Sun Market does not collect rent or management fees, but now there are people secretly subletting stalls.

Of course, these sublets aren’t free – they come with a "tea-drinking fee"! And it’s not cheap...

But everything here was watched over by Big Head Kong and his people, so there was no need for Wang Ye to worry too much.

Ivan wasn’t seen around here much nowadays. As all the various dealings had pretty much been sorted out, including logistics, customs clearance and money exchange, subsidiaries had all been established and were operating smoothly.

So he had poured his energy into the acquisition of the Siberian Oil Company.

When Wang Ye arrived at the office in the morning, Ivan was there to report how the acquisition was going. "Mr. Mikhail, this is the current situation. The acquisition hasn’t made much progress, it’s quite difficult," Ivan said, his brow furrowed.

Wang Ye read through the material Ivan had brought over, and said with a smile, "Don’t worry, after all it’s a multi-billion dollar acquisition. It won’t be that fast. Let’s put the acquisition on hold for now, let the employees at the investment company take a break. Don’t forget, it’s paid leave."

Ivan opened his mouth to say something, but eventually refrained.

After all, Wang Ye was the general manager of the Polar Bear Investment Company, and Khodorkovsky had given him authority – everything must be done according to Wang Ye’s wishes.

His job is just to assist Wang Ye.

If Wang Ye isn’t bothered, what else can he say...

.........

After Ivan left, Wang Ye got up and walked to the window, looking at the bustling crowd at the New Sun Market in the distance, pulling out a cigarette from his pocket and lighting it up.

There were some things that he was already doing, but he just couldn’t tell Ivan yet.

Because those were things that couldn’t be openly discussed...

According to Anton’s report to him, the timing was just about right. He should also make time to meet dear Uncle Gebruilai...

Finishing his cigarette, Wang Ye extinguished the butt and turned to his office desk, picked up his phone and dialed a number.

The call was quickly answered, and Wang Ye said with a smile, "Uncle Gebruilai, it’s Mikhail. Are you free tonight? I would like to invite you to dinner at Turandot Restaurant. There are some matters I’d like to consult you on."

Gavriil paused and replied, "Alright. Let’s do it, around seven tonight. See you then."

After hanging up the phone, Gavriil furrowed his brows as he tried to figure out what Wang Ye wanted to discuss with him that night.

He had been keeping a close eye on Wang Ye throughout, and was fully aware of all the recent happenings.

He knew about Wang Ye taking over the Polar Bear Investment Company, and also about Wang Ye’s trip to Simferopol to meet Meshkov.

In fact, he even knew about the subject matter of Wang Ye’s meeting with Meshkov, since Meshkov had once phoned him to verify his connections with Wang Ye.

Gavriil supported Wang Ye without hesitation, and told Meshkov that Mikhail was a promising young man with a great future ahead!

Could it be that Wang Ye wanted to discuss matters related to Crimea tonight?

Truth be told, Gavriil had discussed this with the Emperor, whose opinion was to stay out of it and let Wang Ye manage things.

The Crimea Peninsula was currently still part of Ukraine, and the situation there was very chaotic. Gavriil was reluctant to get involved to avoid leaving any room for criticism.

Now that Wang Ye was willing to step into this "muddy water", he might as well let him do it. Who knows, this connection might come in handy one day!

However, Gavriil was a bit surprised because Wang Ye seemed to be tireless in this matter!

He had even begun to extend his reach into the Crimea Peninsula...

Oh, the energy of youth!

......

At seven in the evening, Wang Ye and Gavriil were having a good time over drinks in the little private room in the Turandot Restaurant, same as before.

"You’re a handful, you know. So, tell me, why do you need me this time?" Gavriil said with a full smile on his face.

Aside from their respective identities, Gavriil really admired Wang Ye.

Highly competent, smart and ambitious, such a young man was, undoubtedly, the hope of the nation!

A pity though, Wang Ye wasn’t a true Russian...

Wang Ye then asked seriously, "Uncle Gebruilai, I would like to discuss the Siberian Oil Company with you."

Gavriil, who was about to take a bite of his grill with fork and knife, halted midway. He didn’t anticipate Wang Ye wanted to discuss this.

Well, it wasn’t exactly unthinkable, but considering the sharpness of Wang Ye, he should have ingenious thoughts about why Khodorkovsky can’t gain control of the Siberian Oil Company!

Therefore, he shouldn’t be discussing this matter in front of him tonight!

Putting down his fork and knife, he wiped his mouth with a napkin. Gavriil looked at Wang Ye and said earnestly, "Siberian Oil Company? What do you want to discuss?"

Wang Ye was not intimidated, and said with a smile, "Everyone knows that the majority of the shares of the Siberian Oil Company still belongs to Berezov, and Uncle A Bu is merely administering it. The situation couldn’t be unresolved indefinitely, there has to be a resolution. In my opinion, either it should be nationalized, or let Berezov sell his shares."

Upon hearing this, Gavriil’s face softened a bit. He shook his head and said, "It’s easier said than done. In theory, it should be done this way, but we also have to consider the international implications. Oh, this is the price of freedom, we’re tied down by too much and can spurn accusations from the international community quite easily."

Wang Ye expressed understanding, and continued, "So why not let him sell it off, and let Uncle Khodorkovsky pay for it?"

Gavriil flashed a charismatic smile and said to Wang Ye, deliberately implying something, "And then? After your Uncle takes over the Siberian Oil Company, he will almost monopolize the country’s oil industry! How is it beneficial for the nation?"