Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 232: Time to Show the Cards_1

Chapter 232: Chapter 232: Time to Show the Cards_1

"Why not? If Uncle Khodorkovsky pays his taxes legally and dutifully carries out his business, what does it matter if he monopolizes the oil industry?" Wang Ye retorted.

Gavriil shook his head and pointed his index finger at Wang Ye, "You, whether I should call you naive or stupid! Do you think your uncle is a man who would do business dutifully? If he did business dutifully, would he have reached his current scale?"

Obviously, in Gavriil’s eyes, or perhaps in the eyes of the Emperor, Khodorkovsky was far from an "honest man".

Wang Ye earnestly said, "I am now the general manager of Polar Bear Investment Company and responsible for the acquisition of Siberian Oil Company. I have a plan, hear me out. We can do this..."

As Wang Ye spoke, Gavriil’s mouth gaped.

"Uncle Gavriil, what do you think of my plan? Did it take everyone’s interests into account without any international impact?" Wang Ye asked with a smile.

Gavriil frowned in deep thought for a long time before hesitantly asking, "Are you really sure about this? This must be fool-proof for the results you claim. If there is any problem at any stage, that would be a major issue!"

Wang Ye gave a nonchalant smirk, asserting confidently: "Whether this plan can be implemented or not, the country wouldn’t suffer any loss, right? If anything goes wrong, I will hold myself accountable! But if it turns out successful, its benefits to the country... I believe Uncle Gavriil can see better than me. This could solve several big problems for you."

Gavriil eyed Wang Ye with razor-sharp scrutiny, yet Wang Ye remained calm and composed.

"Since you’ve decided to do this, you must have thought about the consequences. Do you think you can bear them?"

Wang Ye answered crisely, "I will bear all the consequences. But I believe, this matter is not that troublesome. Take swift and decisive actions, that could be the best solution."

Finally, a smile played at Gavriil’s lips, "Good! You do have guts! If things go smoothly, it certainly is the best solution and beneficial to many parties. But let me remind you, young man! Apart from us, don’t let anyone else know about this. If the plan leaks out, don’t blame me for turning cold!""

"Rest assured, since I’m the one directly involved, I worry more than anyone about the plan going awry. However, Uncle, you should also seize the time. Only when we work together can we achieve perfection." Wang Ye smiled.

"Good! I’ll head back to the Kremlin and consult with ... him. You just wait for my call tonight."

While mentioning "him," Gavriil pointed upward.

Smiling, Wang Ye understood and nodded, "Here’s to the smooth cooperation between us!"

As he spoke, Wang Ye raised his glass of red wine, and Gavriil also raised his glass in response...

......

Returning home that night, Wang Ye seemed to be preoccupied, sitting on the sofa, watching TV while fiddling with his Nokia 3310.

Once Angelina finished her chores, she cleaned her hands and approached him. Seeing Wang Ye playing with his phone, she smiled and said, "Are you still using this phone? Why don’t you change it? It doesn’t really suit your status now. I notice that all the wealthy people, like Big Head Kong use a ... Vertu phone."

True enough, by counting properly, Wang Ye is now a bona fide billionaire!

And it’s US dollars!

This Nokia 3310 is considered a cheap phone, it certainly doesn’t suit him.

However, Wang Ye nonchalantly replied, "This phone is pretty good, durable, and has a strong signal. Isn’t a mobile phone just a communication tool? Just for making phone calls, Vertu is not any better than my Nokia."

To tell you the truth, after using various so-called flagship phones in his "previous life", after "coming back", he felt pretty good using this most basic function phone.

Without too many redundant features or battery anxiety, that’s exactly what a phone should achieve.

......

Meanwhile, as Wang Ye and Angelina were chatting, within the Kremlin, Gavriil was reporting to the Emperor.

"...That’s what Mikhail had told me this evening. It appears this young man has quite the ambition." Gavriil sighed in conclusion.

The Emperor was somewhat puzzled, thinking deeply with furrowed browns for some time before he understood the whole matter.

Upon hearing Gavriil’s sigh, the Emperor laughed out loud, "Ha ha, interesting. I like this young man’s ideas. They are innovative yet feasible. It’s a shame he’s not one of us Russians, as he would have an unlimited future."

Gavriil’s eyes flickered and he said, "If you say he is Russian, then he is! He even has all the identity proofs. Besides, he isn’t just any ordinary person, but nephew of the billionaire Khodorkovsky!"

The Emperor paused before realizing what Gavriil meant. He had an epiphany and said, "Right! Regardless of his past nationality, as long as you say he is Russian, then he would be!"

Both men looked at each other and laughed.

Indeed, in Russia, if the Emperor speaks about Russian nationality, none would dare to doubt or refute it.

Since Mikhail was an emerging force to be reckoned with, the best solution might be to make him one of "us".

Furthermore, given his special status, there’s no need to worry about his loyalty.

Mikhail is vulnerable because they hold his weakness in their hands!

It’s hard to tell whether the identity of "Mikhail" brings Wang Ye more advantages or disadvantages.

Because of his identity, Khodorkovsky felt reassured to delegate him with important tasks, believing he held Wang Ye’s "vulnerability". Everything granted to Wang Ye could be revoked anytime.

However, what he overlooked was that now the Emperor and his followers were thinking the same thing!

The Emperor’s side seemed to be even more confident. With the Emperor’s endorsement, no one would dare to question Mikhail’s identity. As long as the Emperor claimed him to be Russian, then Mikhail’s identity would be unassailable!

In the same vein, the Emperor and Gavriil were more inclined to pull Wang Ye into their faction, because they shared the same thoughts as Khodorkovsky.

They were not worried that Wang Ye could become too self-important or independent, as they knew all about his true identity!

Whether it was Gavriil or Khodorkovsky, they thought they had Wang Ye under their thumb. However, did Wang Ye really lose out?

Maybe not!

Because of this, he gained greater trust from Khodorkovsky and Gavriil.

As for betrayal?

Why would Wang Ye betray them!

These individuals are essentially "towering trees", and others can’t even cling to them...