Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 372 Disputations_1

Chapter 372: Chapter 372 Disputations_1

Actually, there was no need for any discussion. All seventy-five congressmen in attendance, including the speaker, unanimously indicated that there were no problems!

The Crimea Peninsula has a small population anyway, and vast swathes of land are idle, or merely used for grape cultivation.

If Xiao Ying Group is willing to spend money to buy those lands, they can have as much as they want!

There’s no need to consider arable land or anything about grain, because Crimea borders two major grain-producing countries.

The grain output of Ukraine and Russia can account for about 40% of the world’s total...

Moreover, the Crimea Peninsula itself doesn’t produce much grain, because freshwater resources are scarce, so the fields are all planted with grapes, famous for producing wine.

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After Angelina finished speaking, the speaker didn’t give anyone else a chance to ask questions.

He couldn’t wait to say: "Congresswoman Angelina, this investment project is very important! I now propose to adjourn the meeting. The Economic Committee members will stay, others can go home and wait for a notice. Of course, Congresswoman Angelina, you have to stay too and we will discuss this investment plan in depth."

The congress is divided into several factions. The Economic Committee mentioned by the speaker is the backbone of Congress and includes the members with the most real power.

Now, he dismissed the other congressmen, leaving only a fraction of the core members, in order not to let more people have a slice of the "cake".

Obviously, to implement such a large project, it definitely requires cooperation from some local politicians on the Crimea Peninsula.

Those who can get involved in this project will be in the spotlight for the next few years or even longer!

And those who can’t get involved will gradually be marginalized...

As a result, the congressmen present, who were not fools, started to act up when they heard the speaker was going to drive them out.

One by one, they stood up, waving their fists in protest.

"This is unfair! This investment concerns the future of the entire Crimea Peninsula, we also have the right to know!"

"Exactly, this is not just an economic issue anymore, but a seamless issue for the entire Crimea, every congressman has the right to participate!"

"I absolutely will not leave the conference hall, I have a responsibility to my district!"

"This is dictatorship! I protest!"....

The scene instantly turned into an incredibly noisy marketplace.

Angelina was incredibly surprised as she watched this unfold, she hadn’t imagined that the congress, which she revered so much, could be like this in reality.

Normally these congressmen all looked elegant, graceful, courteous, and friendly.

But when it comes to matters of interest, they all become like street urchins...

The Speaker, quite familiar with such situations, had adequate coping measures.

He calmly said: "This investment is still in its initial stage and needs to be kept confidential. I will definitely not keep you in the dark. Once the project is almost finalized, we will convene a special meeting for everyone to discuss. Right now, we don’t need so many people involved, as many congressmen do not have the relevant professional knowledge!"

Afterward, he pounded his gavel a few times, indicating the end of the meeting.

Even though they were reluctant, the congressmen had no choice but to get up, cursing under their breath as they left the chamber.

After the "unconcerned" had retreated, there were less than ten people left in the chamber.

These were the congressmen with genuine influence and indeed some of the power holders on the Crimea Peninsula!

Of course, this now also includes Angelina...

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With the chamber quieted down, the speaker approached Angelina and kindly said, "Congresswoman Angelina, now that the unconcerned have left, let’s talk in detail about this investment. You can propose any conditions from Xiao Ying Group, everything is negotiable."

The other congressmen also gathered around eagerly.

Even though they all wore smiles, the way they looked at Angelina was like a wolf eyeing a lamb...

It wasn’t that they were against Angelina, but the plan she held was indeed tempting to them!

Angelina was slightly flustered, but recalling Wang Ye’s advice to her, she gradually calmed down.

With a slight smile, she looked at the speaker and said, "The main content of this investment plan has already been stated by me. The specific details might need to involve the government officials for discussion. Also, this plan can be left with you, Speaker, for detailed review."

Upon hearing about involving government officials, the speaker became a bit anxious.

He hurriedly said, "This is a matter for our congress, it certainly should be led by us! As for the government, once everything is confirmed here, they can execute it."

Clearly, the speaker didn’t want the government involved at this stage.

Ordinarily, it shouldn’t be like this, because the congress doesn’t have any real power, it’s just a supervisory entity.

But considering the power struggle on the Crimea Peninsula, and the discord between Meshkov and the congress, everything becomes more understandable.

Clearly, the speaker didn’t want Meshkov to lead this huge investment, because that would make Meshkov’s power skyrocket, overshadowing the congress!

But Angelina was undeterred. She smiled faintly and said, "Actually, while we were having our meeting, Xiao Ying Group should have sent a representative to Mr. Meshkov. This investment is pretty huge. Both this session and Mr. Meshkov’s, must participate, it’s indispensable!"

These words were naturally instructed to her by Wang Ye.

With such large amount of money at stake, and this plan concerning Wang Ye’s future survival, he naturally wouldn’t allow anyone to interfere.

In addition, how to maintain a balanced state and keep the two sides: Meshkov and congress, balanced to prevent either side from becoming dominant, is also something he needs to consider.

That’s why he let Angelina announce the plan in congress, while also sending a copy of the plan to Meshkov!

While Angelina and the speaker were conversing, Meshkov was also summoning his associates for an urgent meeting.

Inside the private residence, Meshkov waved a file in his hand with a red-faced excitement.

He loudly declared to the people in the meeting room, "Davarichs, our future in Crimea is bright! My best friend, Mr. Mikhail, has decided to invest a huge amount of money here..."