Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 542: Undercurrents Surge_1

Chapter 542: Chapter 542: Undercurrents Surge_1

It was already the beginning of June.

The dispute over the Anda Line and the Anna Line was ongoing, and naturally, such matters couldn’t be concluded in just a day or two.

However, guided by both parties overtly and covertly, the Ministry of Energy had submitted both proposals to the Duma Economic Committee, hoping to reach a final decision through a vote by all Duma members at the Duma Congress.

During the internal discussions of the Economic Committee, Wang Ye didn’t voice many opinions, as he was one of the parties involved and needed to avoid bias.

When Grezlov sought his opinion, he simply stated that he was not opposed to putting it to a vote at the Duma Congress.

True to Gavriil’s word, Grezlov didn’t show any favoritism. He simply carried out his duties and announced that a vote would be held by all members at the Duma Meeting in June.

He would also allow representatives from both sides to speak at the congress to garner more support from congressmen.

Given his own interests, Grezlov had privately informed Wang Ye that, to his knowledge, the opposition had already begun its pre-conference lobbying efforts, or "early votes gathering".

Grezlov’s intention was to suggest Wang Ye take advantage of his position to visit more congressmen, elaborate his viewpoints, and secure more support.

Although the Congress technically has to vote, everyone knows that the result of such votes is usually determined before the start of the Congress itself!

The congress itself is simply a formality...

However, Wang Ye thanked Grezlov for his reminder but didn’t act on his suggestion and didn’t visit any congressmen privately either.

Wang Ye understood that Grezlov was well-intentioned and that his method could indeed be effective, and he was not misguiding him.

But he didn’t want to do it this way.

Firstly, it was too troublesome. With over four hundred Duma members, visiting them one by one would be exhausting!

Secondly, Wang Ye didn’t want to offer a whole bunch of empty promises to win the support of these congressmen, which could bring endless troubles later.

He already had his own idea and was just waiting for the Duma Congress to throw a "surprise" to the opposing party.

On the surface, both sides seemed calm, without making any significant moves.

But everyone understood that under the "surface," the undercurrent had already started to surge...

......

Apart from those troublesome matters in the Duma, Wang Ye finally received a piece of good news.

The Gulfstream G550 he had ordered was finally delivered!

A Bu’s airline company had accepted it on his behalf. The airplane was parked on the apron at Sheremetyevo Airport.

Under normal circumstances, for the delivery of a private jet, the factory would host a small celebration, and the owner would be present for everyone to raise their glasses and celebrate...

But Wang Ye just didn’t have the time or the mood for such activities during this period!

So, everything was kept simple. A Bu directly sent two pilots and technical personnel to receive the airplane.

After the airplane was brought back, A Bu informed Wang Ye over a phone call.

"Misha, your private plane has been received. Do you want to find some time to have a look? Will you arrange for the crew members yourself or should I do it for you?" he asked.

Upon receiving A Bu’s call, Wang Ye was a bit surprised as he was in a discussion with a government official at the time.

It wasn’t appropriate to talk much on the phone, so h replied briefly, "Let’s do it in a few days. I have my own crew for jobs like piloting, but you can provide the cabin crew."

Indeed, Wang Ye did not lack pilots.

Not to mention the fact that there were plenty of retired pilots in Wagner’s security company, he was currently also the chairman of the United Aviation Group.

How could a group that manufactures airplanes be short of pilots...

In addition, pilots were key figures in controlling the safety of airplanes!

For such a position, Wang Ye was not comfortable delegating to unknown people, even if they were employees of Abu’s airline company!

On the other hand, for service personnel like cabin crew, it didn’t really matter.

A Bu’s airline company had lots of cabin crew members available, which was very convenient, and Wang Ye didn’t have to bother hiring some on his own.

.....

When he returned home in the evening and was having dinner with Kaja at the top-floor restaurant, Wang Ye remembered about the private airplane.

He told Kaja, "The plane I ordered has arrived. I’ve been busy with work recently and don’t have time to deal with the plane. You should go to Uncle A Bu’s airline company and take a look at the plane tomorrow.

Also, contact Petrov...

Never mind, find Anton. Ask him to arrange a couple of reliable pilots.

As for cabin crew, just let the airline company choose a few..."

He handed this matter over to Kaja to handle, which was appropriate given that it was a private matter.

Kaja nodded and said with excitement:

"Alright, I’ll handle it tomorrow! The plane you ordered seems to be very advanced and luxurious. From now on, we’ll have our own plane to use when we go out.

By the way, why don’t you order a few bullet-proof cars? The one that Mr. Puding rode during the parade the other day was quite good."

She considered this for Wang Ye’s safety.

While others might not know, Kaja was aware that Wang Ye had encountered danger on the road more than once. So, it was essential to have a few bullet-proof cars.

After thinking for a moment, Wang Ye shook his head and said, "Not necessary. I used to provoke others quite a bit, so I’d run into danger. But now, being in politics and given my current status, I’m not creating enemies and people generally wouldn’t dare to touch me."

Speaking of cars, Wang Ye thought of something.

He had proposed a bill at the Duma to revive the domestic industry of Russia!

And the industries he had selected were automobiles and chips...

But after several months, he was preoccupied with matters about the United Aviation Group and the oil and gas pipeline. He hadn’t done anything regarding automobiles and chips.

This wasn’t right. He didn’t just say those words for the sake of it but genuinely wanted to deal with these two sectors.

.....

Furrowing his brows, Wang Ye asked Kaja, "What work have you been busy with recently?"

"I’ve been handling Xiao Ying Group’s financial affairs all this while." Kaja answered.

"So, how is it going? Can you handle it?" Wang Ye asked again.

Kaja smiled embarrassingly, covering her mouth and said, "Actually, this job is quite leisurely. With so many professional financial staff in the department, I just need to double-check the data to prevent errors."

"That’s good; I have a task for you then." Wang Ye nodded.

Kaja’s eyes immediately lit up, and she quickly asked, "What task?"

She wasn’t stupid. She understood that the more tasks Wang Ye trusted her with, the more he trusted her!

"I’m considering acquiring a few car brands, but I don’t have time. You can handle the preliminary investigation and negotiations. Also, you can contact Polar Bear Investment for this matter. Ask them to form a professional team to assist you." Wang Ye said casually.