Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 503 Building No.18_1

Chapter 503: Chapter 503 Building No.18_1

It seems that the real obstacle to the energy cooperation negotiations between the two countries is not on the Chinese side, but within Russia!

However, now that Wang Ye is leading this round of negotiations, both sides hope to reach a cooperation agreement as soon as possible. It’s a match made in heaven!

Wang Ye understands that the matter is definitely not so simple.

Even if he is leading the negotiations!

Because this involves pipeline transportation, and too many aspects are involved. It definitely can’t be handled by the Yukos Group alone.

It will certainly require the cooperation and support of the government, otherwise where would you lay the pipeline...

Moreover, Russia’s land area is too vast. If pipelines begin to be laid from Siberia and stretch all the way to China, it’ll be four to five thousand kilometers long, spanning several provinces!

The preliminary pipeline construction costs, demolition and coordination issues across each province, and many other factors can have an impact on cooperation. Trouble from any aspect can hinder the progress of the collaboration.

It can be said that China and Russia reaching a cooperation intention and signing a cooperation agreement is just the first step of a "long march"!

Next, the real drama will be the implementation of this cooperation.

Perhaps, this is why China went wild with joy when they learned that "Mikhail", the leader of the negotiations, was a fellow Chinese.

Because, it’s definitely won’t be possible for China to reach out to Moscow.

But with Mikhail’s internal assistance, the possibility of the two sides reaching an agreement significantly increases!

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The Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, the cars enter in single file, heading straight to Building No. 18 to park.

This place is known for hosting foreign heads of state.

Wang Ye has heard about it before, but has never been here ....

His first time here, and he gets to stay in the legendary "Presidential Building"!

Within the State Guesthouse, there are a total of eighteen buildings, all of which can be used to host foreign guests or host large events.

Two buildings, in particular, are famous: Building No. 12 and Building No. 18.

All visiting foreign leaders basically stay in building number 18, so this building is also referred to as the "Presidential Building".

As for building number twelve, it has also accommodated numerous celebrities.

Moreover, it is the place where "great people" used to live!

Accompanied by the sound of car doors opening and closing, Kasianov and Wang Ye got out of their cars.

Wang Xueqing naturally followed behind Wang Ye. Seeing him looking around, she introduced:

"This building is specifically for hosting foreign heads of state and is an imitation Ming-style architecture located in the center of the Diaoyutai. It’s on the north side of the central lake.

Inside there are Presidential suites, luxury suites, and 25 standard rooms in total.

It is equipped with a reception hall, negotiation hall, banquet hall, and Four Seasons Hall.

By the way, you see the white pine tree in front of the building, it has a significant background with Russia."

Wang Ye looked up at the tall tree that Wang Xueqing was pointing at and asked incredulously, "This tree must be decades old. What kind of connection could it have with Russia."

Indeed, there was no Russia a few decades ago...

Wang Xueqing chuckled and explained, "Oh, we’re used to mixing up Russia and the former Soviet Union. This tree was planted by Yumixiaofu during his visit in the fifties. It’s a peace and friendship commemorative tree."

While they were chatting, Nova and Yelena also walked over. They were sitting in the minibus behind.

Wang Xueqing put away her smile, extended her hand signifying Wang Ye and the others to follow her inside. She was to show them to their rooms.

According to her introduction, it was already pretty late.

After the airport welcome ceremony and the drive from the airport to the State Guesthouse, the time had already reached eight in the evening.

So, the welcome banquet was arranged for noon tomorrow, and for tonight, guests were free to dine in the restaurant in building 18 and rest early.

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This building is not tall, in fact, all the buildings in the State Guesthouse are basically three stories high, most of them being imitation ancient architecture.

Wang Ye was staying on the third floor; naturally, the presidential suite was occupied by Kasianov, leaving Wang Ye with a luxury suite.

With one master and one secondary bedroom, it was just enough to accommodate Wang Ye, Nova and Yelena.

Wang Xueqing then explained tomorrow’s schedule. She said that she would be staying nearby in another building and was on call twenty-four hours a day. If Wang Ye needed anything or wanted to go out, he must inform her in advance because she would accompany him.

After finishing her instructions and leaving her phone number, she bid farewell to Wang and left.

Only Wang Ye, Nova and Yelena were left in the room.

Looking around the room, the décor was Chinese luxury, with various carved rosewood furniture and imitation antique furnishings, which is very different from the European luxury in Russia.

Nova and Yelena, both young and on their first trips abroad, found everything new and peculiar.

Wang Ye just laughed, did not mind them, but went to shower and change clothes in the master bathroom.

Then he happily invited Nova and Yelena to join him in checking out the dining room to see what they could eat...

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At the same time, Wang Xueqing, after parting with Wang Ye, returned to the adjacent building 17.

For the convenience of accompanying Wang Ye, she would be staying here and on standby twenty-four hours for these few days.

After returning to the room, she kicked off the flat shoes and changed into comfortable cotton slippers.

However, she did not take off her suit because she didn’t know if Wang Ye was going to suddenly want to go out.

In case she just undresses, and then a phone call comes in, and she’ll have to get dressed again, wouldn’t that be even more of a hassle?

Sitting down, she poured a glass of water, took a sip and started thinking.

After a while, she picked up her phone and dialed a number.

"Hello, Director, I’m back from Wang Ye’s place, now in my room.

Earlier in the car, I had a brief conversation with him..."

She recapped all the dialogues that had taken place between her and Wang Ye, from the time they met up until he was in his room.

If Wang Ye was listening, he would be amazed by Wang Xueqing’s remarkable memory.

Because she recounted almost word for word the entire conversation between them!

Keep in mind; they chatted for almost twenty to thirty minutes on their way.

There was silence on the phone for a moment before a voice came over.

"He doesn’t seem to have reacted much, huh?"

Wang Xueqing thought for a moment before replying, "Yes, from the interaction just now, I felt that Wang Ye, though not old in age, had a steady composure that is unusual for his age bracket. When facing him, I felt as if I was dealing with a senior leader. It’s quite strange..."

"Hehe, he originally is a top-ranking leader. A Duma Congressman, a member of the Economic Committee, speaking of which, he’s holding a rank higher than mine! Without real capabilities, he would not have been able to achieve his current status in Russia." The voice on the phone said with a laugh.