Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 502: Duel of Wits and Courage_1

Chapter 502: Chapter 502: Duel of Wits and Courage_1

Perhaps because he noticed Wang Ye daydreaming out the window setting a somber mood in the car.

Especially after she vaguely revealed that she already knew about Wang Ye’s "real identity", to which he had made no reaction.

Wang Xueqing gave a small smile, breaking the silence:

"Don’t worry, very few people are aware of this.

The driver and myself work for National Security. You can speak freely in this car.

Additionally, please rest assured, the country won’t ask anything from you unilaterally, instead they will provide as much help as possible when needed.

However, you mustn’t carry out actions that damage the interests of the country.

This includes not only Russia but also China..."

There is no surprise on Wang Ye’s face when confronted with Wang Xueqing’s remark.

Clearly, even if the domestic departments have figured out his background, it’s unlikely that this information becomes widely known!

Such publicity would not only avoid benefiting Wang Ye but it might upset him thereby making it counterproductive...

So, since Wang Xueqing plays the role of confronting him, her status must be special, well beyond a common foreign affairs officer!

Unsurprisingly, not only is Wang Xueqing from National Security, so is the driver.

The goal here is to create absolute security on his way from the airport to the State Guesthouse and to communicate with him in advance.

......

Wang Ye responded with a sardonic smile, turning from the window to respond to Wang Xueqing in the passenger seat:

"Actually, my identity isn’t much of a secret anymore.

Anyone who’s truly interested could easily find out.

Even in Moscow, some people are aware, especially in the Kremlin. Surely, they can’t be deceived."

These words were obviously meant for Wang Xueqing, and the meaning was clear.

That, to say he isn’t bothered about so-called identities. Actually, it isn’t some highly classified secret, the Kremlin has known it anyway!

So, nobody should try to threaten him with this!

Given that he is visiting China in the capacity of "Member of the Duma, Member of the Economic Committee, Chairman of the United Aviation Group, and Director of Yukos", it’s an indicator that the Kremlin trusts him.

Anyone looking to question his identity first needs to check if the Kremlin would allow!

It’s not that Wang Ye doesn’t want to serve his country, rather that he doesn’t wish to be threatened this way even if it’s wrapped in propaganda!

Over the past year, to break the chains of being manipulated, Wang Ye has worked tirelessly, even to the extent of committed heinous crimes...

His only goal is complete control over his destiny and he will shun any attempt at manipulation.

Even in the circle of the Kremlin, Wang Ye tries to gain mutual benefits for both sides, rather than leaning on one.

Wang Xueqing, being the smart person she is, paused after hearing Wang Ye’s words.

She responded with a cheerful smile:

"Right, there are no secrets that can’t be ultimately exposed in this world and no covert operation remains covert forever.

Seeing one of our compatriots achieving success abroad brings immense joy, both to me personally and to all of us collectively.

Undoubtedly, the organization is happy to witness such success."

Both were circling around with their words: one was expressing that just because they held some secrets, it doesn’t mean they are holding formidable power.

The other was trying her best to convince Wang Ye that their organization was there to help, not to harm...

As for the driver, he was as quiet as a deaf-mute throughout the conversation, not even a single turn of the head, fully concentrating on driving.

By then, the convoy had already arrived at the famous Chang’an Street. The broad straight street was devoid of a single vehicle, clearly closed-off for them.

At each intersection, the traffic lights were fixed on red.

In his past life, Wang Ye spent some time on business in the capital, and the traffic always gave him a headache.

Every time he took a cab, if it was during rush hour, getting stuck in hour-long traffic jams was quite common!

But now, everyone was making way for him...

......

Since everything has been laid bare between them, Wang Ye started to lower his guard and dropped his formal etiquette.

He casually asked Wang Xueqing, "Why does National Security contact me? I was expecting someone from the Energy Department or the Foreign Affairs Department."

Before he came, Wang Ye was mentally prepared.

If some departments wanted a private meeting to make things clear with him, he’d know how to respond.

But what he didn’t expect was that it happened so soon, so suddenly...

Just off the plane, just in the car and then a girl claiming to be from National Security had "contacted" him, catching him off guard.

Wang Xueqing turned her body to face Wang Ye and responded earnestly:

"If the Energy and Foreign Affairs Department personnel know about it, it wouldn’t be a secret anymore.

To preserve this secret, the lesser the people who know, the better.

So, it’s definitely not possible to inform the personnel from the Energy Department, however, very few people from the Foreign Affairs Department might know about it.

For instance, the Ambassador at our embassy in Russia, he knows!

This way it will be easier to contact someone in case you need something.’

Wang Ye raised his eyebrows, pressing on: ’So, my discussion with personnel from the Energy Department is purely official business?"

"Indeed!

These large conglomerate level negotiations require both sides to argue in the interest of their own countries, negotiate seriously and carefully!

It’s not necessary for you to make concessions in the cooperation, just so long you play your role in encouraging the Sino-Russian oil and gas cooperation to be reached as soon as possible will be the greatest contribution!

You should know that the oil and gas negotiations between the two sides have been going on for more than a decade, starting from the 1990s, but until now, no concrete cooperative plan has been approved by both sides.

It seems to suggest that it won’t be finalized anytime soon either.

But as our country’s industry continues to develop, energy demands are increasing, and so is the concern for energy security.

Therefore, the importation of oil and gas resources from Russia is a pressing issue.

..."

Wang Xueqing had a lot to say, her attitude was extremely sincere.

Wang Ye was nodding his head in agreement as he listened.

Although he was not very clear about these matters, he had heard about it.

As early as the 1990s, China and Russia had several engagements, negotiating the delivery of Russia’s oil and natural gas to China via land pipeline transport.

Since the two countries are adjoining, it is very convenient to transport these through pipelines and is also safer than seafaring!

But after rounds of negotiations, nothing was finalized.

Firstly, China’s strength was indeed weak at the time, and there was not much money to offer a large sum.

Secondly, Russia was in a severe period of turbulence, with frequent personnel changes. Those responsible for negotiations with China today might be gone tomorrow...