Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 532 Start of the Ceremony_1

Chapter 532: Chapter 532 Start of the Ceremony_1

Wang Ye had known all along that the matter of oil and gas cooperation wouldn’t be easily settled!

Firstly, Khodorkovsky was too stubborn, reluctant to let the State Pipeline Group interfere.

Secondly, this issue had a vast impact, many external forces had already fixed their gaze on this and would find various reasons to sabotage the cooperation!

As expected, now the Ministry of Energy had stepped forward, refusing to issue Yukos Group a pipeline construction permit.

Without this permit, the pipeline could not be built.

If the pipeline couldn’t be built, then even the largest contract would be of no use...

Without even speculating, one would know that the "black hand" of the Pipeline Group is definitely behind this matter!

As for whether there were other forces involved, Wang Ye didn’t know...

Wang Ye responded with a frown, "I have already discussed this matter with my uncle, but you know his stubborn character. Once he decides something, it is hard for others to change his mind. Let’s do it this way, I will talk to him again when we get back. This matter needs to be settled as soon as possible, or it’s more prone to problems."

Aleksey gratefully said: "That would be a great help. If you need me to step in, you can call me at any time."

...

While the two were talking, workers from the parade planning committee already came forward to inform everyone to prepare to make their appearance!

These important guests were to follow behind Puding to make their entrance.

Of course, the first thing to do was to welcome Big D’s entrance!

A long red carpet has already been laid on the tall stairs leading to the entrance.

On both sides of the carpet, a line of guards dressed in magnificent court attire, high-hats on their heads, black uniforms, snow-white gloves, and covering their feet were long leather boots.

Each of them held a long spear with a bayonet attached.

They stood on both sides of the red carpet, lined like two straight lines.

Under the leadership of the staff, Wang Ye and the others came to the side of the red carpet waiting for Big D’s motorcade to arrive.

Just as everyone had settled down, with a loud chant, guards at the edge of the red carpet swiftly raised their spears.

Not far away, a shiny black extended Mercedes-Benz came over.

Judging by its heavy body, this was likely a specially modified bulletproof car!

The car stopped at the foot of the stairs, Gavriil, from somewhere, hurried forward and opened the car door.

Puding, not very tall, bent over as he got out of the car and energetically waved at everyone; thunderous applause rang out.

Including Wang Ye, the crowd waiting there clapped vigorously.

At this point in time, Big D was only in his forties, in his prime, and he was also known as a "tough man," with an incredibly robust physique!

After getting out of the car, he took a look around and when his gaze fell on Wang Ye, Big D subtly nodded toward him.

In this setting, Wang Ye certainly could not show off any personal inclinations.

Everyone watched as Big D strode up the stairs. At this moment, the attention of the whole world was on this unimposing man.

When he walked, his arms were slightly bent as if he carried something.

From Wang Ye’s observation, many Russians walked like this. Initially, it may seem a little strange, but upon closer examination, this style of walking was actually pretty powerful...

Walking in the middle of the red carpet, with the guards on both sides standing straight and raising their spears, their heads held high!

Puding ascended the stairs accompanied by applause and the flashes of cameras...

...

In the lobby, Puding gave a brief speech, mainly expressing his welcome to all the guests.

The really important speech, of course, would not be made here or now, but before the official start of the parade, on the podium in Red Square.

Wang Ye noticed that there were quite a few foreign guests present.

There were many heads of state from Europe, during this time period, Russia was leaning toward the West and had good relations with Europe and the United States.

As for Asia, fewer heads of state came, most were ambassadors representing Russia to celebrate.

However, what surprised Wang Ye was that Xiao Quan from Japan had actually come!

He was the only head of state from Asia.

Glancing at Xiao Quan a few times, Wang Ye frowned, seeming to remember something...

...

At this moment, on Red Square...

To be precise, it should be around Red Square. There were loads of people who had come to watch the parade.

When it was almost time, important persons began to emerge from the Kremlin, ascending the reviewing stand.

The most eye-catching were naturally these big shots who made their appearance at the very last moment.

Wang Ye walked quietly among the crowds, chatting quietly with Aleksey.

No doubt, in this setting, walking among these people, Wang Ye looked quite ordinary.

Anyone among them, chosen at random, was capable of causing Moscow to tremble with their every step!

Upon reaching the central reviewing stand in front of Lenin’s Mausoleum, they each took their seats according to the nameplates.

There were five rows in total, fifty seats.

Wang Ye wasn’t seated in the first row, but in the last row...

However, just to be able to sit on this stand spoke volumes.

If he wanted to move further ahead, Wang Ye would need to work even harder.

...

Welcoming foreign guests, giving speeches, the chief commander of the parade appeared...

With the completion of a series of processes, lastly, following Puding’s shout of "Hooray," the ground trembles with the resounding "Hooray, Hooray, Hooray!"

The parade officially begins!

A squadron of soldiers marched past, the rumbling steel flow passing by, airborne fighters roaring in from the sky...

Applause and cheers rang out from time to time, the faces of all Russians present were beaming with pride.

You have to admit, this is a very "militarily potent" nation!

Wang Ye had seen too many domestic military parades.

In terms of formation and spectacle, it seemed that no other country could compare to his own.

The Russian formation during the parade seemed a bit disorderly, but their momentum was particularly strong, and the soldiers held their heads high, looking defiant.

...

The parade lasted for more than an hour, and it was almost noon when it ended.

Of course, it wasn’t over yet, everyone still had to go to the Kremlin for the state banquet.

Again guided by the staff, everyone grandly returned to the banquet hall inside the Kremlin.

The banquet had been prepared, a huge oval table, one that could seat hundreds...

Foreign guests and important domestic guests had all gathered here.

Taking advantage of the time before the banquet began, everyone greeted and exchanged pleasantries. Some familiar people huddled together for a whispered conversation.

Just as Wang Ye was about to find a place to sit, someone approached him proactively.