Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 520 Destiny’s Arrangement_1

Chapter 520: Chapter 520 Destiny’s Arrangement_1

Wang Ye also felt helpless, he had initially made a great effort to avoid getting involved in the hassles of politics.

He just wanted to quietly earn more money and invest in potential companies, like Tencent, Apple, Google, and so on.

In the future, he would become a behind-the-scenes boss of these giant companies, a hidden wealthy man with a net worth of hundreds of billions or even trillions!

Just thinking about it made him a little excited...

Moreover, if the situation here turned bad, he was prepared to flee!

This place was too dangerous, life-threatening incidents could happen at any time...

But, plans can’t keep up with changes.

He had mysteriously become a Duma member, a member of the Economic Committee, and his relationship with the Kremlin was getting closer!

Now it’s great, he’s directly become the next-generation successor to the third largest faction...

Who could he reason with about this!

He had no choice, everything was the arrangement of fate...

...

Actually, Grezlov was not wrong, even though Wang Ye’s faction boasted the third largest power in the Duma.

Its strength wasn’t much to write home about.

Out of the 450 seats in the Duma, the first faction had almost a monopoly, holding over seventy percent.

The second faction held nearly twenty percent of the seats, led by people like the governor of Moscow State.

Whereas the third faction that Rilinov, Wang Ye, and A Bu belonged to held only ten percent, about forty or so seats.

As for those remaining minor factions, they only held one or two seats each. They were hardly worth mentioning.

Worth mentioning was the figure at the Kremlin who did not belong to any faction, at least not out in the open...

Of course, in reality, he had control of the first faction.

At first, when A Bu had just entered the political arena, he was seen as the future hope of within the faction. After all, A Bu was young, exceptionally rich, and had a good relationship with the Kremlin. He was hailed as a new generation oligarch!

Such a person’s future was naturally bright.

Don’t think being an oligarch is a derogatory term, in Russia, this word is definitely commendatory, at least it was for a fairly long period of time, and it’s something that everyone covets.

Playing the faction game, especially in elections like the Duma, that cost a lot of money.

Having money means you have advantages in publicity and can win more seats for yourself and for others within the faction!

People will naturally support you and follow your steps, and you will become very influential!

Unfortunately, nobody knows what A Bu was thinking, but he suddenly resigned as a Duma member and went to the poverty-stricken frontier area of Chukotka, which was basically the same as "self-exile"...

Moreover, A Bu also announced that he would no longer participate in politics in Moscow. From then on, he will just be a good governor of Chukotka State, leading his fellow villagers to become rich together!

At that time, the people of the third faction were fearful and worried about whether this faction was dying out.

Some people even started looking for ways to switch to the first and second factions, thinking of setting up a safety net for themselves.

Just then, Wang Ye...

No, it should be said that "Mikhail" made a sudden appearance!

He was younger than A Bu, just twenty years old this year, making him the youngest in the upper levels of the political arena!

In terms of wealth, Mikhail may not catch up with A Bu just yet, but the difference isn’t really that big.

And don’t forget, Khodorkovsky, the richest man in Russia, is one of Mikhail’s backers!

In terms of image and influence, Mikhail was a nationwide sensation right from the start, becoming the focus of all media attention!

In terms of ability and talent, on a foreign delegation visit, he directly secured a century order worth three hundred billion US dollars!

This set countless records...

All of these make those within the same faction feel exhilarated.

Naturally, Mikhail was also seen by them as a core force and pillar of the faction!

Despite Rilinov currently holding the role of Vice-Speaker and being the head of the faction, if all members were to vote, Mikhail would definitely receive far more votes than him...

Wang Ye didn’t interact with them much and so didn’t know about all of this, but Grezlov did!

So, any new legislation to be proposed, he must first communicate with Wang Ye to get his support.

When it comes time to vote, as long as Wang Ye raises his hand to express agreement, all members of the third faction will raise their hand along with him!

...

He picked up the beer bottle and took a swig, taking a long breath, he wanted to show a shy smile, but ended up pulling a wry face instead...

"What’s this about! Mr. Speaker, you probably don’t know it, but I’m not really interested in these things. I prefer to do business, it’s more straightforward, without as many intrigues," Wang Ye said.

Grezlov understood Wang Ye’s feelings, patted him on the shoulder, and consoled: "Your circumstances are quite good, stepping into politics with a dazzling aura, and what’s more, you have a lot of people supporting you. So, many actual troubles won’t come looking for you, the atmosphere you face is already very friendly."

Wang Ye didn’t have much to say in response, not wanting to appear insincere.

Grezlov was right, with his current environment and conditions, a lot of people would be envious.

Yet, he was still saying that he didn’t want to go into politics, didn’t want to hold those positions, if others heard this, they would surely be grinding their teeth in hatred...

"Alright, it’s getting late, I’m meeting someone for lunch, so I have to get going." Wang Ye looked at his watch, it was almost noon, so he stood up to say goodbye.

"You’re meeting another girl? Even though you’re young and not married, no one has the right to interfere with your freedom to date. But, you also represent the image of our Duma when you go out, so be careful and don’t make any scandals," Grezlov teased.

It couldn’t be helped, Wang Ye’s team of gorgeous assistants was well-known around the Duma Building...

Typical members might live a more corrupt and extravagant life than Wang Ye behind the scenes, but at least on the surface, they would hide it.

Wang Ye just grinned, without offering an explanation.

Indeed, he had arranged to have lunch with a girl, but it was his cousin Ruan Xiaozhu!

Of course, there was also Nalan Yaqi...

He had been busy recently and hadn’t had much contact with these "old friends", now that he was back, he had to have a meal and chat with them.

Nalan Yaqi complained to Wang Ye a few days ago that it had been a long time since Wang Ye had gone shopping or eaten out with her, usually it was Ruan Xiaozhu accompanying her.

Recently, her relationship with Ruan Xiaozhu had been good, the two had similar ages and close relationships with Wang Ye.

Plus, one was a "cousin" and the other was a "secret girlfriend", so there wasn’t any competition...

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After leaving Grezlov’s office, Wang Ye didn’t go back to his own. Instead, he directly goes downstairs.

Calling up Xie Liaosha and a few bodyguards, he walked towards Red Square.

They weren’t eating at the Turandot Restaurant today, but at a restaurant near Red Square. It was just a few minutes’ walk.

Ruan Xiaozhu and Nalan Yaqi were already waiting for him at the restaurant.