Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 421: Just to Get a Diploma_1

Chapter 421: Chapter 421: Just to Get a Diploma_1

In recent months, especially after Wang Ye was elected a Duma Member.

In Russia, whether he was meeting his uncle Khodorkovsky, or bigwigs like A Bu, the Deputy Speaker of the Duma, or Gavriil.

None of them would stay still after seeing him!

Each time they met Wang Ye, they’d respectfully stand to greet him, extending enthusiastic handshakes or hugs.

Now, probably only **one person has the privilege to sit there and wait for Wang Ye to approach.

In Moscow, in many people’s eyes, Wang Ye... or rather, Mikhail is the real big shot!

The vast majority of people not only wouldn’t put on airs in front of him, but would actually be too busy currying his favour.

.......

By rank, Director Li is only at the deputy level, but he puts on airs in front of Wang Ye...

But this is within the country, so you can’t say that he is doing anything wrong.

After all, in front of him, Wang Ye is just a child, and Wang Ye’s father is his subordinate.

Of course, he wouldn’t stand up to greet Wang Ye.

Regardless, Director Li is quite influential in the local county town.

Generally speaking, for positions at the county level, the findings indicate that Director Li is among the rare deputies!

It is said that he once also had a chance to become a deputy county magistrate, but he firmly refused.

As for why, others don’t know, but Wang Ye does.

But this is irrelevant, for now, let’s not mention it. In this life, due to Wang Ye’s "rebirth," whether other people’s fate will change is unknown, but his father’s fate has definitely changed.

In the past life, Wang Ye’s father took early retirement a few years later.

The reason was simple, because there was really nothing to do, and he grew idle day after day.

At that time, a private enterprise company invited Wang Ye’s father to work for them and offered him a rather attractive deal.

That was the early 2000s, the annual salary offered to Wang Ye’s father amounted to hundreds of thousands.

It just so happened to be a time when the family was strapped for cash, because Wang Ye had gone abroad to study, and the family owed several aunts and uncles quite a lot of money.

So his father simply took early retirement and transitioned to working in the private sector.

As for Director Li, it’s said that he couldn’t smoothly serve until retirement...

.......

Wang Ye greeted with a smile, "Uncle Li."

The middle-aged man sitting next to Director Li stood up smiling, greeted Wang Ye’s father, then turned to Wang Ye, "Oh, this young man must be Wang Ye from Wang’s family, a promising talent! Far more handsome than Director Wang, haha."

In fact, Wang Ye’s father was also quite handsome when he was young, but the years take a toll on everyone, now in his forties, he looks like a little old man...

After Wang Ye’s father exchanged greetings with the two, everyone sat down.

From their conversation, Wang Ye found out that the middle-aged man who came with Director Li was Director Zhang, a close personal friend of Director Li’s, also a "public servant," but of an unknown unit.

Once seated, Wang Ye’s father took out the Black Russian cigarettes that Wang Ye had brought back for him, handing out a pack each, and said with a laugh, "These are the Russian cigarettes Xiaoye brought back. I tried them and found that they’re not bad, much better than the Emperor, you guys should try them too."

Even though the Black Russian is not particularly expensive, it sure looks good!

The all-black hard flat packaging, with a large embossed double-headed eagle emblem on it!

When opening the cigarette box, the cigarettes inside are slightly longer than those in the country, the cigarette all over is black, with a gold cigarette holder, golden embossed emblem...

These things look indeed intimidating, giving an impression of luxury!

"Wow, these cigarettes look very good, seeming far more high-end."

"Looking at the tobacco, moist and shiny, high-end cigarettes are really good."

"Hmm, smoking is really good, very smooth, rich scent,..."...

The three men began to discuss the taste of the cigarettes, leaving Wang Ye out.

Wang Ye could only pour himself a cup of tea and slowly sip it in boredom.

.......

With everyone present, the dishes began to be served.

Restaurants in small places naturally won’t have high-end dishes.

They emphasize quantity and fullness!

Compared with ordinary small restaurants, they just provide more beautiful tableware. Each dish is decorated with a crude carved radish, which is considered plating...

As for the taste, it’s alright, Wang Ye finds it quite palatable.

After having a few bites, Director Li put down his chopsticks and started to discuss business.

"Xiaoye, you’ve been in Russia for over a year now, right? I remember you graduated from high school the year before last, and you went there right after graduation, didn’t you?"

Wang Ye nodded in agreement, responding, "It’s been exactly one year. The procedure for studying abroad was delayed for a few months, and I arrived in Moscow on the first of January 2001."

Director Li nodded and then asked, "One year, so you should be accustomed to it by now. This trend of studying in Russia suddenly became popular last year. It seems that many families in our region, who are doing quite well, are planning to send their children to study there. My nephew, who is graduating from high school next year, probably won’t get into a good university with his grades, so they’re planning to send him abroad. What’s your opinion, is studying there reliable or not?"

After considering for a while, Wang Ye didn’t beat around the bush and straightforwardly replied: "Actually, going abroad for studies right after graduating from high school is not necessarily a good choice, as one may not necessarily learn any substantial skills in those few years. However, if you are aiming to obtain a degree from a regular university and have a job lined up upon returning, then it’s worth it!"

His answer surprised Director Li and Director Zhang.

Director Zhang curiously asked, "Oh? How so? I see that foreign-educated students are quite sought after, and many units are eager for them, and the country is also encouraging children to study abroad."

He was right, those years indeed marked the start of a "study abroad fever"!

Particularly in big cities, wealthier families were relentlessly seeking ways to send their children to study abroad.

The title of "Sea turtle" (studying abroad and returning) was quite prestigious in the country!

Moreover, the country has given these "sea turtles" many preferential treatments, such as directly settling in big cities, and even easily obtaining residency in the capital!

Other things like tax-free car purchases, business subsidies, talent introduction policies, etc., are even more needless to mention.

In comparison to domestically-educated students, the packages given are way more attractive...

Many companies or institutions, take pride in hiring foreign-educated students, offering significantly higher salaries than those given to domestically-educated students!

Given this trend, Wang Ye, who had just studied abroad for one year, claimed that studying abroad is of little value other than earning a diploma.

Naturally, it sparks the curiosity of Director Li and Director Zhang...