Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 551: Given Too Much_1

Chapter 551: Chapter 551: Given Too Much_1

Once again, stepping into the familiar Meeting Room at the top floor of Yukos Group headquarters, all the board members stood up to clap!

Wang Ye walked in with a smile, nodding his head at everyone.

How many times had he received such a welcome?

Was it the second time or the third?

Wang Ye couldn’t quite remember.

The first time should have been when he helped the Group solve the issue with that oil field in Siberia.

At that time, his title was just a special assistant to the president.

The second time, it was when he successfully secured the three thousand billion US dollar Century Order, and returned in triumph!

Khodorkovsky specially convened a board meeting and announced that Wang Ye had become a new board director.

This time, it would be the third.

He had helped the Group solve an extremely thorny problem!

"Brilliantly done! Misha, as expected, as long as you take action, there’s no trouble that cannot be solved."

With a face brimming with laughter, Khodorkovsky patted Wang Ye on the shoulder, looking a bit proud.

At that moment, perhaps he really regarded Wang Ye as his own nephew!

It could also be that Khodorkovsky was proud of his own excellent judgment. Just casually acknowledging a "nephew", he found such a blessed talent, truly a heaven-sent genius!

The few troubles the Group faced in the past, if not for Wang Ye, they might have eventually been solved anyway.

But, it can be definitely said that the solution wouldn’t have been as brilliant and neatly done as what Wang Ye achieved!

...

After accepting everyone’s congratulatory praises, everyone took their seats and the board meeting began.

This meeting, of course, was related to the Duma regular meeting that had just ended yesterday since Wang Ye proposed a new pipeline plan there.

"The new plan that Misha proposed yesterday, everyone should be aware of it. In fact, there is not much difference from the original Anda Line, this one just has an additional branch pipeline...." Khodorkovsky briefly explained the situation.

The board members in the room shared a knowing smile, all giving a thumbs up to Wang Ye.

"Misha, your plan is truly genius! The other side suffered a loss without being able to voice it, haha."

"Indeed, their original reason to attack our Group is no longer valid; I am curious to see what new reason they can come up with."

"Only Misha could have thought this up, my brain just isn’t as quick, why didn’t I think of this plan."

"I bet the Japanese side certainly won’t want to cough up this money, the motive behind their proposal of the Anna Line is not that simple. It’s not just about importing our oil and gas resources, it’s more about blocking others."

Among the board members, some clearly understood the international situation. With one sentence, they pointed out the true intention of the Japanese side.

But this kind of thing, it doesn’t really concern the Yukos Group.

The Group does business honestly, drilling and selling oil. Whoever wants to buy and offers more, they would sell to them, it’s that simple!

The reason they hold grudges against the Japanese side this time and do not want to cooperate with them...

The fundamental reason is that the Chinese side displayed sincerity, a great deal of sincerity!

The contract worth three thousand billion US dollars...

As for the Japanese side, although they promised to advance funds for pipeline construction, they did not promise to purchase a certain amount of oil and gas resources.

That is to say, once the pipeline is completed, whether Japan will buy oil and how much is still unknown!

What’s more, due to their actions, the big three thousand billion contract almost fell through...

Of course the Yukos Group would be unhappy!

...

"Alright, this matter should come to an end here.

I received news that the Kremlin has already given a nod, stating that we’ll execute the new pipeline plan.

Since the Chinese side has readily agreed to advance over ten billion US dollars for the pipeline construction costs, the original Anda Line will continue to be executed according to plan.

Regarding the Japanese side, they have not given a response yet, so we will see about the branch pipeline later. We’ll consider it when they provide the funds..." Wang Ye said calmly.

Last night, Gavriil had called him again, and they discussed this matter.

According to Gavriil, Mr. Puding was very satisfied with Wang Ye’s new plan, considering it clear and beneficial to all parties involved, offending no one.

So, in terms of the procedures, there won’t be any obstacles for this plan.

Wang Ye was told to prepare to start the next step of the work.

Although the Ministry of Energy is not directly under the Kremlin’s jurisdiction, since the Kremlin has made their stance clear, there won’t be any more surprises with this matter.

In the end, the Ministry of Energy won’t have the guts to oppose the Kremlin, would they...

Khodorkovsky nodded, and turned to Wang Ye, laughing and said, "This time, when the Group confronted a crisis, it was Misha who stepped in to help the Group solve this big problem. So, just verbal praise wouldn’t suffice. I propose that the Group should reward Misha with some stock incentives!"

This was getting serious!

Stock incentives!

Don’t forget, this is Yukos Group, one of the largest oil companies in Russia and even the whole world!

Giving even a little bit of shares, that would be an astronomical figure.

Some directors nodded in agreement, while some others looked hesitant.

After all, if they gave Wang Ye stock incentives, it would mean their shares would decrease in proportion...

It’s like handing out their own money to Wang Ye, which was a bit hard to accept.

Khodorkovsky looked at everyone’s expressions, and decisively said, "No need to think too much about this. This time, all the shares rewarded will come from my personal shares. I will give Misha five percent of the Group’s shares through an agreement transfer. Right now, I’m just notifying everyone, there’s no need to voice any opinions."

Indeed, his own shares, he can give them to whomever he wants!

Although Khodorkovsky’s words were somewhat blunt, the directors in the room didn’t mind at all. Everyone showed genuine smiles on their faces.

Joking aside, now there was no need for everyone to dig into their pockets. Khodorkovsky took care of all of it alone, who wouldn’t be happy about that!

...

Wang Ye was somewhat surprised. He hesitated and said, "Mr. President, this is... too much, right?"

Five percent of the shares in the Yukos Group is worth several billion US dollars...

Indeed, it was quite a lot. Wang Ye didn’t expect Khodorkovsky to be so generous to give him so many shares at once!

Khodorkovsky just laughed, and said in a kind manner:

"Actually, considering the contributions you have made to the Group, this isn’t a lot.

It’s a very simple principle. Before the three thousand billion contract was signed, the market value of Yukos Group might have been about three hundred billion US dollars.

But after the contract was signed and ultimately implemented, the market value of Yukos goes up to at least one thousand billion US dollars!

Although my shares decreased by five percent, the value of the remaining shares is still more than twice as much as before!

So, tell me, did I gain or lose?"