Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 395 New Year, New Atmosphere_1

Chapter 395: Chapter 395 New Year, New Atmosphere_1

Unfortunately, Wang Ye’s good intentions were not accepted by Khodorkovsky.

He smiled freely, nonchalantly saying: "What can a Duma member change? I either won’t get involved in politics at all, or sit on that position!"

Well, Khodorkovsky indeed has the right to be proud.

He started a business only a decade or so ago yet already climbed to the throne of Russia’s richest man!

It’s sure he looks down on the common people...

Perhaps, in his mind, the Emperor was nothing more than a stroke of luck that left a mess due to his incompetence!

Once he wins the election, he will show everyone what a real politician is!

Seeing Khodorkovsky so stubborn, not listening to his advice at all, what could Wang Ye say.

He didn’t want to say more as it might irritate people.

He could only sigh and say: "The year after next, right? Okay, let’s see if I can help you then."

There wasn’t much time left, at most a year and a half, and Wang Ye could only race against time now.

He would try to achieve self-protection strength in a year and a half!

So, even if Khodorkovsky and the Emperor fall out a year and a half later, it wouldn’t affect him too much...

As for his choice at that time, Wang Ye was still uncertain.

If he looked at the "history" he knew, there was no doubt, he should stand with the Emperor.

Because no matter who the challenger was, the ultimate victor was always the Emperor!

But Khodorkovsky has been too good to him, arguably a favor. A large part of his current success came from Khodorkovsky’s help and promotion.

One can’t be ungrateful!

This was also why Wang Ye was so distressed...

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January 1, 2002.

Today is New Year’s Day, and the entire Moscow is in a festive mood, with decorations and celebrations everywhere.

The Chinese people don’t pay much importance to this holiday, and Wang Ye is no exception.

Last night, Nalan Yaqi, Ruan Xiaozhu and a group of girls went to the Red Square to participate in the so-called New Year’s Eve celebration, but Wang Ye didn’t go.

Of course, that was because he was having dinner with his "uncle" Khodorkovsky last night.

The man was alone in Moscow with no family around. Wasn’t that difficult?

As the only "relative", of course, he had to fulfill his duty as a nephew!

However, the gain was considerable, as he came back with a billion-dollar cheque...

After getting up in the morning, Wang Ye didn’t wake Kaja, who was still sleeping soundly, and quietly got out of bed.

After dressing and washing up, he went to the dining room for a hearty breakfast.

Living on the top floor of Xiao Ying Entertainment Center, apart from the ridiculously large living space and guaranteed security, there was another advantage.

That was the numerous restaurants and service staff here, and you could eat whenever and whatever you wanted!

If he were still living in his old apartment, Wang Ye would probably have to make his own breakfast after getting up...

After having breakfast, Wang Ye took a stroll around. It was almost noon at this point.

The gambling hall downstairs wasn’t as busy as it was at night, but there were still quite a few people.

After all, today is New Year’s Day, many people are on holiday, and Wang Ye also saw many students-like people playing the slot machines.

After the "inspection", Wang Ye went to Yuri’s office.

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"Cookbooks How’s the revenue lately? And by the way, how long until the Peterburg and Yalta venues open?"

Wang Ye held a cup of hot coffee in his hand, reclined on the sofa, and put his legs comfortably on the coffee table.

Yuri sat upright across from Wang Ye and hurriedly replied when he heard the boss’s question:

"The business of this venue has been excellent recently!

It’s packed almost every day. In addition to the general hall on the first floor, the VIP halls above have also started operating.

I really didn’t expect those merchants from the big markets to have so much money.

Especially those Chinese businessmen, they played big!"

Obviously, Yuri also had opened his eyes.

Initially in his impression, those from the wholesale market were all small bosses. They were old-fashioned in dress and unclean. They only made a little money from small businesses.

But after this venue opened, Yuri was surprised to find that he had misjudged...

The customers supporting this venue now almost all came from the wholesale market.

The free shuttle buses had been increased to thirty, but they were still in short supply. After twelve noon every day, people were bought here bus after bus.

Those Chinese businessmen, and small black-haired bosses, and Vietnamese businessmen were accustomed to coming to Xiao Ying gambling center for entertainment after their work was over.

These seemingly unimpressive people didn’t care about money!

Especially in the VIP halls above, those Chinese businessmen came with suitcases full of dollars to exchange for chips!

This really opened Yuri’s eyes!

Originally, before this venue opened, Yuri thought the real wealth customers should be those employees from Japanese and Korean companies.

There were a lot of Japanese and Korean people in Moscow these days, and many of them were running regular companies. Among the guests who came to the Xiao Ying Hotel to play in the past, many were generous employees of Japanese and Korean companies.

But no comparison, no harm.

The Japanese and Korean people who used to appear generous instantly became paupers in front of those "rustic" but unusually generous Chinese businessmen...

"Also, according to Miss He’s suggestion, the Peterburg and Yalta venues should be able to open on the Chinese Spring Festival. Now, the personnel, equipment, and everything have started to enter the site. After debugging, we can prepare to open." Yuri continued to report.

Wang Ye nodded to indicate that he understood.

At the beginning of Peterburg and Yalta, the business definitely wouldn’t be as good as in Moscow.

Of course, those two cities don’t have that many foreigners, how can the business improve.

It must be waited until the advertising promotions start and a large number of tourists are pulled over, then the business can slowly improve.

Wang Ye did not expect those two venues to bring him any income in a short period of time, especially in Yalta, which was only a long-term investment.

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An ordinary New Year’s Day passed by. Wang Ye didn’t leave the house today, except for saying "Happy holidays" to a few elders and superiors.

After the New Year, Wang Ye had Kaja book tickets, preparing to take people to visit the Black Sea Shipyard.

Peterlov had already been notified and was going directly from the Crimea peninsula to wait at the Black Sea Shipyard.

Wang Ye, who set out from Moscow, also brought many people, Kaja, Anton, Xie Liaosha....

Just the security personnel alone, he brought a total of eight!

This was a lesson from his last trip to the United States...