Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 511 Let’s Not Be Optimistic Yet_1

Chapter 511: Chapter 511 Let’s Not Be Optimistic Yet_1

"The proposal seems fine. Once we sign the cooperation agreement, the cost of laying the pipelines won’t be an issue. The key is to coordinate with the government and obtain construction permits. In this regard, your group has more advantages."

Wang Ye said sincerely.

"Ha ha, you did your part in the negotiation. When the time comes to get the construction permit, I will step in and do my part. One cannot just sit back and enjoy the fruits of another’s labor, that would be utterly embarrassing." Aleksey laughed heartily.

Wang Ye was quite pleased with his attitude.

It’s alright to ride on his "coattails" and help with the negotiations.

But one can’t just do nothing, right?

If they can help out with the pipeline issue, then it won’t be enjoying the fruits of another’s labor.

The two discussed for a while what might come up during the afternoon negotiation and how to deal with it.

Since there wasn’t much to do in the morning, Wang Ye started to chat with Aleksey.

This guy had been in the political arena for half his life. He certainly knew much more than Wang Ye, and Wang Ye learned a lot from him about things he did not know before.

Especially some of the complex relationships in the upper circles...

...

After having lunch, they took a short rest.

They received notice from the staff that General Huang and others had arrived.

In the large meeting room of Building 18, the second round of oil and gas cooperation negotiations began!

As soon as they entered the meeting room, General Huang and his team warmly greeted Wang Ye and Aleksey, shaking hands enthusiastically.

Seeing their attitude, Wang Ye felt much more at ease. He guessed that this deal should be in the bag!

As expected, after both sides sat down, General Huang was the first to speak: "After our discussion, we believe that Member Mikhail’s proposal is very feasible! However, we feel that some details need to be adjusted..."

This was to be expected.

After all, with such a large contract, both parties would have their considerations and conditions.

But the direction of cooperation has been decided!

Wang Ye showed a brilliant smile on his face, and Aleksey next to him was even happier.

It is no exaggeration to say that this order is an unprecedented super large order!

As long as they can sign it, it will be of extraordinary significance to both Wang Ye and Aleksey!

Through this super large order, Wang Ye will undoubtedly become famous, and no one will question his qualifications as a Duma Member and Economic Committee Member anymore!

This massive order would be the embodiment of his abilities!

What others couldn’t negotiate, he could.

What others dare not think of doing, he could do!

As for Aleksey, he accumulated impressive political achievements.

Promotion and salary increase could be just around the corner...

...

Like the day before, the afternoon was spent in closed-door negotiations with the main negotiators not stepping out even once.

Besides the service staff going in to deliver water, snacks, and fruits, everyone else stayed in the meeting room.

Today’s negotiations ended a bit later than yesterday. Near seven o’clock, the meeting room’s door finally opened, and a few people walked out, laughing and talking.

Even though they had been negotiating all afternoon, everyone looked lively and not at all fatigued.

After all, not everyone gets to handle a Century Order like this!

Even for prominent figures like them, this might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, since the contract was worth several hundred billion US dollars...

"Let’s call it a day. Tomorrow we’ll follow up on the formalities. If everything goes smoothly, we can hold a press conference the day after tomorrow and officially sign the cooperation agreement!" General Huang said with a smile.

Wang Ye nodded, "Agreed, I need to report back to our board of directors too. Let’s... touch base over the phone tomorrow and check on the progress."

The cooperation framework had already been agreed upon during the afternoon.

The Century Order proposed by Wang Ye was in principle, approved by China, and there were not many objections to the amount, duration, etc.

It was apparent that after consulting with his superiors, General Huang had been granted approval for this cooperation.

So only then did he have the confidence to negotiate today.

...

Since time was of the essence, General Huang and his team didn’t stay for dinner and quickly left.

Most likely, they were going to be working late these two days, preparing for the agreement signing the day after tomorrow.

Things were easier for Wang Ye.

He was only responsible for the negotiation and approval, then he had to report the negotiation results back to the group headquarters. After receiving approval from the board, he could act as the authorized representative of Yukos Group to sign the agreement.

Actually, when he communicated with Khodorkovsky over the phone in the evening.

Wang Ye specifically asked if Khodorkovsky wanted to fly over and personally attend the signing ceremony.

This signing ceremony would undoubtedly leave a significant mark in the history of Yukos Group and even in Russia’s energy sector!

It was such an opportunity to shine...

For a moment, Khodorkovsky was tempted but after some hesitation, he declined with a smile:

"Never mind, I won’t go over.

Before you went, the board had authorized you. As long as the negotiations are within the agreed framework, you can make decisions on the spot."

"Misha, you are truly remarkable!

Once this cooperation is in place, Yukos Group’s development for the next twenty years is guaranteed.

After some time, I can slowly transfer the affairs of the group to you.

Everyone feels at ease with you managing Yukos Group!"

It was clear that Khodorkovsky was emotional.

When Wang Ye first presented the cooperation proposal, including Khodorkovsky himself, no one dared to believe that this could be achieved!

But Wang Ye proved with actions that nothing is impossible in this world.

As long as you dare to dream and have enough strength, you can achieve the impossible in the eyes of others...

...

Wang Ye smacked his forehead; why was Khodorkovsky so single-minded?

Why not be satisfied with being the richest man and not wanting to get involved in the "muddy waters" of politics...

If it were him, as long as no one was causing trouble for him, he would comfortably stick to business and make big money. If being the richest man in Russia wasn’t enough, he could aim to be the richest man in the world!

Why the need to enter politics!

Wouldn’t that be looking for trouble!

More importantly, look at the background of that person, do you really think you can compete with him?

But these were things that Wang Ye could say; he had said them all to Khodorkovsky. However, he wouldn’t listen.

What he really couldn’t, and dared not to say...

After remaining silent for a moment, Wang Ye said helplessly: "Well, since you don’t want to come over, I’ll sign the contract on behalf of the group. But, Uncle, don’t be too optimistic yet, this matter isn’t simple. When I get back, let’s think long-term. There is still a lot of work to do."

Khodorkovsky understood and replied: "Hmm, let’s talk about it when you get back. I can start preparations here."