Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 246: Just Move In_1

Chapter 246: Chapter 246: Just Move In_1

Before saying goodbye, The Emperor patted Wang Ye on the shoulder with a smile, praising, "You’ve done well, especially with the acquisition of the Siberian Oil Company. Keep up the good work, you’ll achieve as much as your uncle one day."

This was the second time The Emperor had said such a thing that night!

Wang Ye was moved. People like The Emperor didn’t speak lightly.

If he repeated something twice, it surely contained profound implications!

Wang Ye understood that The Emperor might be hinting that if Wang Ye "sided" with him, he could provide him with no less than what Khodorkovsky offered!

He might even position Wang Ye to "inherit" Khodorkovsky’s legacy...

Understanding aside, certain things shouldn’t be voiced aloud, and Wang Ye hadn’t decided to "betray" Khodorkovsky just yet.

Truthfully, Wang Ye was grateful towards Khodorkovsky

Firstly, Khodorkovsky treated him well, offering resources without hesitation.

Secondly, without him, Wang Ye wouldn’t have achieved what he had, and The Emperor wouldn’t have noticed him.

At this time, Wang Ye wished to balance all sides, he would rather see Khodorkovsky quietly conduct his business and stay away from politics!

If so, The Emperor might no longer hold a vendetta against Khodorkovsky, allowing him a decent "conclusion"...

As for the other oligarchs, including A Bu, Wang Ye wasn’t concerned. Their do-or-die struggles had nothing to do with him.

...

Exiting The Emperor’s office, Gavriil pulled Wang Ye aside with a smile, "Let’s talk more in my office."

Wang Ye would not refuse. There were some things he also wanted to ask Gavriil.

Back in the office with the door closed, they both casually sat down.

Wang Ye frowned and asked: "Uncle Gavriil, do you think it’s the right time for me to run for Duma? I’m... don’t I seem a bit young? Aren’t the dignitaries in the Duma old? I’m just a youngster. Wouldn’t it be awkward?"

He was too embarrassed to mention that he was only nineteen years old!

Oh right, Wang Ye had just recently had his birthday, and he said goodbye to being eighteen...

Gavriil chuckled, indeed, Wang Ye’s age was unique in the Duma!

He laughed and said, "You can’t say it’s all old farts; there are quite a lot who are in their thirties. Of course, compared to you, they definitely appear old, haha. But no worries, it’s a new era with new vibes. The Russian Political Circle needs fresh blood, and you can represent the younger generation. The youngest congressman in the Duma, can demonstrate our fairness and democracy!"

You have to admire, at Gavriil’s, Wang Ye’s disadvantage of age, was not a problem, but had become an "advantage"!

Given this, Wang Ye straightforwardly replied:

"If that’s the case, I’ll give it a shot. I will discuss this with Uncle A Bu afterwards. By the way, why should I join Uncle A Bu’s party? Surely there are many other factions in the Duma, or... which faction does Uncle Gavriil belong to? You’re probably in the same party as The Emperor, and your party must be the strongest, so why not let me join this party?"

He was deliberately pretending to be oblivious. Wang Ye wanted to figure out whether there was a hidden agenda The Emperor had, when suggesting he join A Bu’s party

If there wasn’t a proper reason, then Gavriil wouldn’t discourage him from joining another party.

However, if there was, then Gavriil would surely insist on him joining A Bu’s party!

Gavriil pondered for a moment, before answering Wang Ye’s query.

He sincerely said, "Actually it’s not that complicated. The reason for you to join A Bu’s party is simply because they’re the third largest faction, with numerous seats in Duma. Of course, the party The Emperor and I belong to is undoubtedly the strongest, although there is fierce competition and it may be difficult to mandate a Duma seat for you. And the second largest party is the opposition, which of course you cannot join. So A Bu’s Liberal Russia Party is the best fit for you."

After hearing this, Wang Ye understood and put his doubts aside.

Only one question remained, when would the election begin? Wang Ye asked, as he needed to prepare mentally.

"There’s a lot of time, the election will begin around November, with results out in December. You’re quite lucky to have landed an opportunity for the rotation election this year. Missing out on this one means having to wait another four years." Gavriil said with a smile.

Wang Ye could only smile bitterly, it was still uncertain whether this event was a good or bad thing for him!

...

Leaving the building, the sky was pitch black.

Xie Liaosha and his team were waiting for him in the car. Their car was parked in the parking lot opposite the building, as they dared not wander around in Kremlin.

Seeing Wang Ye walking out, the two cars started up immediately.

"Let’s go home." Getting in the car, Wang Ye instructed.

He then closed his eyes and leaned against the back seat, trying to rest.

Meeting with The Emperor tonight, though they were just making casual conversation and did not touch on any sensitive topics.

But Wang Ye had been highly focused throughout, and now felt extremely exhausted.

It couldn’t be helped, as this was The Emperor. If he misspoke, it could lead to his downfall!

This wasn’t an exaggeration...

Thankfully, everything went smoothly with Wang Ye, adequately prepared. Looking back at the conversation during dinner, he felt satisfied that he hadn’t misspoken.

If he had, The Emperor would not have offered him a "reward" of Duma member!

Although Gavriil had said he would not help, and asked Wang Ye to speak to A Bu himself, Wang Ye didn’t believe that—should he encounter trouble or not get elected—Gavriil would really not help...

...

By the time he returned to the apartment, it was already past nine in the evening.

Angelina and Natalia were sitting on the sofa watching TV, waiting for Wang Ye.

Hearing the door, the two women quickly stood up to meet him.

As Wang Ye took off his coat, he laughed and said, "Natalia, why don’t you just move in with us, or we can rent a place nearby for you."

Recently, or rather, ever since Wang Ye had told her he’d fixed her a Prosecutor’s position, Natalia had been "mooching" off him a lot and often stayed overnight.

Her attitude towards Wang Ye had completely changed since their time in Yalta!