Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 440: Demonstration of Strength_1

Chapter 440: Chapter 440: Demonstration of Strength_1

Rilinov found it somewhat incredible, his pudgy face squished into a ball, his red nose appearing all the more rosy.

He pointed a finger at Wang Ye, chiding him with a tone of lamenting iron for not becoming steel, "You... you kid! Do you understand what it means to be on the Economic Committee?"

Wang Ye shyly smiled, "Hehe, I know, it means transitioning from a mascot congressman to a real power holder."

Hearing him say this, Rilinov’s face softened slightly, but he still shook his head, saying:

"You still don’t truly understand!

The Duma’s Economic Committee, it’s not for show.

This department truly influences the entire nation’s economic direction and policies!

More plainly, your committee can decide the nation’s economic trajectory.

This power, it’s not just slightly-big!"

Wang Ye turned serious, not having a deep understanding of the internal workings of the Duma or the power distribution of Russian high-level politics because no one had ever explained these to him thoroughly.

Seems like he has underestimated this so-called Economic Committee...

"So... will doing this upset too many people?" Wang Ye tentatively asked.

Rilinov laughed out loud at his question, "You! There’s no such good luck in this world where one can reap all the benefits without offending anybody. That’s impossible!"

However, seeing Wang Ye’s face fall, he quickly changed his tone, speaking slyly, "However, success depends on human effort, right? If you’re savvy enough to manage all aspects of relationships, cater to everyone’s interests, naturally, you won’t offend anyone!"

Well, Wang Ye thought, a word to the wise is sufficient!

But Rilinov’s remark "the ability to determine the nation’s future economic direction" had caught his attention!

It’s fair to say that describing Russia as vast and rich in resources is absolutely accurate. It produces a wide range of technical and cultural talents, but strangely, great enterprises have never been born here!

If you say it’s due to the system, that’s not quite right either.

Before the disintegration, let’s not mention, but afterwards, never has the market economy here been so "free"!

Compared to any other country, it’s unparalleled.

With such vast lands, so many talents, and inexhaustible resources, why can’t a truly great enterprise emerge?

Perhaps, it’s because making money from selling resources is too easy and simple, so no one is willing to do the real work...

This country has all the foundations for economic take-off, yet a suitable person to guide everyone in doing the right things has never appeared!

The problems causing Gavriil and others headaches are, in fact, predominantly due to economic difficulties.

If Wang Ye could solve, even just partially solve, some economic problems, his weight in the eyes of higher-ups would certainly increase significantly!

Of course, Wang Ye is not the type who selflessly contributes.

With power in hand, it could give his own career a significant boost!

That being the case, he would "reluctantly" accept it...

.......

After their serious discussion, Rilinov patted Wang Ye’s shoulder, saying earnestly, "You are in the public eye now which can be both a good and bad thing for you. If you take one step at a time without cutting corners, your future is boundless. But be very careful..."

As for what to be careful of, he didn’t elaborate, but Wang Ye had understood.

Speaking of caution, Wang Ye was even more cautious than Rilinov.

For others, being reckless might result in thwarted ambition, but for Wang Ye, any flaw could threaten his personal safety...

"Don’t worry, Mr. Vice Speaker, I will be careful. Besides, I have you, Uncle A Bu, Uncle Gebruilai and others providing guidance and help. Under your assistance, I believe there shouldn’t be any major problems." Wang Ye replied with a smile.

At this moment, the benefit of his age came into play!

If Wang Ye was not in his twenties, but in his thirties or forties, a lot of things would not be so easy to say.

In terms of age, he definitely stood as a junior before these people.

So, it’s perfectly natural for him to request advice from others, and others readily accept it. After all, anyone would be happy to lend a hand to a promising junior in the same faction.

However, if a middle-aged person in his thirties or forties said the same things, regardless of whether or not he was appropriate to say it, people’s first reaction might be "this guy, at his age, doesn’t know how to behave, and needs advice" or "he doesn’t even know how to flatter, so pathetic"...

In front of Wang Ye, Rilinov, who was always serious, became warm and friendly.

He smiled, "Indeed, with so many heavyweights helping you, it’ll be hard not to do well! Keep it up, the future is yours!"

Whether the future belongs to Wang Ye, he does not know.

But certainly he knows what he needs to do now...

.......

Back in his office, Wang Ye gave instructions to his team of assistants.

He asked them to collect data on Russia’s current economic situations, especially in the heavy industry sectors like aerospace, heavy machinery, shipbuilding, and automotive.

He needed to know these things like the back of his hand, memorizing them by heart.

Otherwise, once he stepped into the Economic Committee, and when they discussed economic issues, he would be deemed as utterly clueless!

A heavyweights like Khodorkovsky, A Bu, Gavriil, and Rilinov elevated him and held him in high esteem, not because Wang Ye was handsome...

But because they believed Wang Ye had potential and could offer them greater help in certain areas!

Of course, you could also argue that these people were just using Wang Ye.

Isn’t it rather sad when a person can’t even be exploited?

Mutual use and mutual help is the most solid relationship in high-level political circles!

.......

The Duma Building was not far from the Kremlin. After handling morning affairs at Duma, Wang Ye called Gavriil, asking if he was available. He wanted to stop by for a visit and report on his work.

Gavriil happily agreed, arranging for Wang Ye to come over at three in the afternoon, saying he could spare an hour for the meeting.

Being able to meet with the Director of the Kremlin at any time was a demonstration of power!

Frankly, even for A Bu or Khodorkovsky, meeting with Gavriil might not be as easy...