Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 420 The Posturing Director Li _1

Chapter 420: Chapter 420 The Posturing Director Li _1

After chatting for a while longer, Wang Ye heard his father’s voice downstairs indicating he had just returned from his drive.

He quickly bid his friends goodbye in the chat group before logging off.

He went downstairs and was immediately greeted by his father, who was in high spirits.

"Xiaoye, come have lunch with me. Uncle Li...he is Director Li, heard you came back and wants to see you. His nephew is graduating from high school next year. The kid’s grades are average, so he’s considering studying abroad. So Director Li wants to treat you to a meal and ask you some questions about Russia."

The "Director Li" that his father was referring to was the current Director of the County Food Bureau, his father’s former superior.

Wang Ye was reasonably familiar with this person, though he didn’t care much for him.

How should he put it, on one hand, this man had been supportive of Wang Ye’s father’s career, but on the other hand, he had also consistently obstructed his father’s position advancement.

There was a time when Wang Ye’s father had a chance to be transferred to a township as a second-in-command. But this was blocked by Director Li, resulting in the unsuccessful transfer.

The deputy of a township is far superior to a Deputy director within the bureau!

Work steadily for three years in the township, and with no unexpected circumstances, he would then become the head of the township, like Ruan Xiaozhu’s father.

Comparing the situation at Ruan Xiaozhu’s home, with that at Wang Ye’s, one could easily see the huge disparity...

Even though it was said to be a lateral transfer, but in essence, it was actually a significant promotion.

But Wang Ye’s father was not particularly ambitious about official positions. Otherwise, he would probably have had a big falling-out with Director Li by now.

Persons blocking others’ career development would definitely be considered sworn enemies!

Of course, Director Li’s excuse was also very "sufficient," saying that Wang Ye’s father was highly skilled, had always worked in the food industry, was very experienced, and the Bureau couldn’t do without him......

......

Wang Ye wanted to refuse initially, but then he thought about needing Director Li’s approval to buy the Flour Improver Factory, so it wouldn’t be good to offend him.

So, he nodded and asked, "Alright, where are we going to eat?"

"Director Li is treating, so it will definitely be at the West Lake Hotel. It’s the only place in the county that is decent enough, haha." His father chuckled.

His mood seemed extremely pleasant, his face appeared more ruddy, and he looked a few years younger.

No wonder, as a parent, when his child suddenly becomes highly successful, the happiness is naturally evident!

"Also, let’s go get the cigarettes and alcohol from the car together. You daringly left all those expensive cigarettes and alcohol in the car. Aren’t you afraid they’re gonna smash the car window and steal them?" His father reminded as if remembering something.

Indeed, the public security was not as good that year as it was later on, and such issues were always possible.

Wang Ye distinctly remembered that even on the big streets of the small county, his cousin once had her bag snatched by a motorcycle gang, broad daylight.

At the time, because her bag was hung over her shoulder, she was dragged to the ground. Her knees, shoulder--everything was scratched......

So, he and his father went out of their Hutong to the car and moved all the cases of cigarettes and alcohol.

Seeing the sparkling clean car after being washed, Wang Ye surprisingly asked, "Dad, did you have the car washed just now?"

"Hehe, just now, when I was out for a drive, I saw a car repair shop opened, so I had it washed there. The price is reasonable for now. It only cost me five dollars. In a few days, the price will shoot up, and nobody will wash the car for you without at least twenty or thirty dollars!"

His father happily said, feeling as though he had scored a bargain...

This made Wang Ye speechless. He had just given his father a million US dollars last night!

That’s more than eight million CNY!

Yet his father was still taking pride in saving a few dollars on a car wash...

One could only say that "the side effects of the sudden wealth" are still there. They did not lack money, but there was a disparity in their temperament!

......

When it was almost eleven o’clock, Wang Ye and his father went out, ready to go to the West Lake Restaurant for a meal.

Wang Ye wanted his father to drive originally, but his father hesitated repeatedly and didn’t dare to.

The streets in the county were quite chaotic. Except for a few cars, there was an abundance of everything else...

Bicycles, tricycles, motorcycles, pedestrians everywhere, there were no traffic rules to speak of.

From time to time, some kids would appear from nowhere.

Driving in the county was indeed more challenging than in big cities!

The drivers had to be observant and alert at all times or they might end up in an accident...

Though Wang Ye’s dad was considered an "experienced driver," he had always been driving a small car. A Xiali, which was relatively easy to maneuver.

But with a Mercedes Benz, the car is much larger.

The West Lake Restaurant was located on East Gate of the county. From their home, they had to cross the main street of the entire county.

In reality, the distance was not far, just under five kilometers.

However, because of the short distance, Wang Ye took nearly half an hour to reach there. By the time they arrived, he was covered in sweat...

There’s no way around it, the New Year was approaching, and all units and schools were on vacation, so the roads were crowded with people!

Wang Ye’s Mercedes Benz was certainly eye-catching, so as he drove, he was essentially being watched by onlookers.

While the majority of the people probably couldn’t identify what car it was or how much it cost, the imposing presence of the Mercedes Benz was far from ordinary, especially after being washed, it evidently looked like a luxury car!

After parking the car in an open space in front of the restaurant and turning off the ignition, Wang Ye let out a sigh of relief.

"Haha, now you know why I didn’t want to drive, right? There are loads of people on the street at this time. But when we return after lunch, it will be much better. By then, most of the people who came to the market will have gone home for lunch, so there won’t be that many people on the road." His father laughed.

Wang Ye shook his head but didn’t say anything.

In those years, the internet was not developed, so people mostly shopped in physical stores, especially during the New Year, which added to the festivity.

In another ten or more years, it would not be easy to see such a crowd and such a festive atmosphere!

......

It was clear that Wang Ye’s father was a regular at the West Lake Hotel, as he confidently led Wang Ye inside and directly went to the second floor. Along the corridor, they reached a large private room at the end.

The door was wide open, and the voices of two men chatting could be heard from inside.

Wang Ye’s father peeked inside and knocked on the open door, greeting, "Director Li, you guys are early. I’ve brought Xiaoye."

After that, he gestured for Wang Ye to follow him inside.

Upon entering, Wang Ye saw two men who appeared to be in their fifties sitting around a large dining table, looking their way.

He recognized one of the men as Director Li, his father’s boss.

He didn’t recognize the other man.

Director Li looked at Wang Ye with a smile, remained seated, and just greeted, "Well, our talented overseas student has returned. Xiaoye, come here. Uncle Li hasn’t seen you for a long time. You’ve grown so tall now, even taller than your father, haha..."

Obviously, Director Li was quite full of himself.

But it was understandable. After all, in his eyes, Wang Ye’s father is his subordinate, and Wang Ye is just an unsuccessful younger generation...