Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 568: Determined to Win_1

Chapter 568: Chapter 568: Determined to Win_1

The next day, Angelina and Prosecutor Natalia left for work as usual.

Meanwhile, Wang Ye, stayed in the apartment and made a phone call.

Before long, the doorbell rang, and Meshkov had arrived.

"Member Mikhail, when did you arrive? Why didn’t you tell me in advance so I could pick you up at the airport?"

As soon as they met, Meshkov greeted him with a beaming smile.

The two had known each other for almost a year, not a long period, but not short either.

Yet, Meshkov’s attitude towards Wang Ye had steadily warmed over time.

In the beginning, he simply saw Wang Ye as a "wealthy tycoon," someone who could provide political donations.

As for helping Wang Ye with some things, it was just an exchange of benefits.

However, as Wang Ye’s identity changed, so did Meshkov’s attitude.

Especially since the billion-dollar investment plan gradually got implemented, being a sharp man, Meshkov keenly felt that Wang Ye’s influence was everywhere!

Among other things, in a couple of years, probably most of the inhabitants of major cities like Yalta and Simferopol might be working for Wang Ye.

That would make Wang Ye everyone’s boss...

He had mixed feelings about this situation, partly delighted and partly concerned.

After all, he and Wang Ye were loyal allies. The greater Wang Ye’s influence in Crimea, the more secure his position.

However, if Wang Ye’s influence became too significant, then their relationship wouldn’t be of equals anymore, but one of superior and subordinate!

Who would be the superior, and who the subordinate, was clear without any need for guessing...

But no matter how you cut it, Meshkov knew he couldn’t stop Wang Ye, and more importantly, there was no need to.

The man had significant financial strength and scheming abilities, simply impossible for him to compete with. It was perhaps best to just honestly remain a "subordinate."

...

Wang Ye courteously asked Meshkov to sit down, personally made two cups of coffee and handed them over, and Meshkov quickly stood up to receive them with both hands.

Wang Ye hadn’t called Yelena or Xie Liaosha, and Meshkov didn’t bring any followers either. This time he just drove a private car, coming over quietly. This was as per Wang Ye’s instruction over the phone.

"This time, it’s just a vacation. Nothing of importance, so there’s no fanfare," Wang Ye said with a smile.

Meshkov nodded, took a sip of his coffee, savored it, and complimented its fine flavor.

The coffee beans were indeed top-notch and pricey, but Wang Ye’s coffee-making skills were average at best.

After tasting the coffee, seeing that Wang Ye wasn’t initiating any formal talk, Meshkov couldn’t hold back his curiosity and cautiously asked, "Member Mikhail, does our meeting have a specific purpose?"

Wang Ye nodded slightly, his expression turning serious, "I heard that things have become rather lively at the congress recently."

Obviously, what his "lively" meant was well-understood by Meshkov.

With an awkward smile, Meshkov said helplessly, "No help about it, it’s always been like that in Congress. It’s just that Crimea used to be too poor, so all the squabbles there were mostly over a bit of interest. But now, seeing the economic development on the horizon, people’s ambitions have grown."

Wang Ye hummed in agreement, but he seemed dissatisfied with Meshkov’s explanation.

After a moment’s silence, he spoke again, "I’ve thought about it, and I feel that this Congress is incompetent, straying away from the original intentions of the voters who elected them as congressmen!"

That high-sounding statement was familiar to Meshkov too. He was more interested in what Wang Ye planned to do.

So, he cautiously asked: ’So, what do you think should be done, Member Mikhail?’

"If this Congressional assembly isn’t working, then just disband it and re-elect!" Wang Ye replied, smiling lightly.

Such a suggestion caught Meshkov by surprise. He suddenly straightened up, his eyes wide open, observing Wang Ye’s expression, trying to gauge if he was joking or serious.

As it turned out, Wang Ye was dead serious...

He took a deep breath and said, "Dissolving the Congress... that’s no small thing. Even though I have the power to do so, it is restricted in many ways. There must be sufficient and compelling reasons."

"Would the involvement of a dozen or so congressmen in criminal activities suffice as a reason?" Wang Ye asked, eyes twinkling.

Meshkov stood there stunned, disbelieving his own ears.

A dozen congressmen involved in criminal activities?

Impossible!

If true, could you call this body a Congress?

Wouldn’t it become a criminal gang instead...

"This... That’s impossible!" Meshkov blurted out.

Wang Ye calmly said, "Nothing is impossible!

Since I’ve said so, it means I’m confident enough.

So, what we need to do next is for you to issue an order, let Prosecutor Natalia take the helm, and investigate those congressmen involved in illegal activities.

Once confirmed, announce the dissolution of the Congress and start a new election!"

Meshkov was stirred and quickly asked, "Who exactly among the congressmen is suspected of being involved in illegal activities? Can you tell me?"

Wang Ye’s gaze locked onto Meshkov, speaking with profound meaning, "You should know who those congressmen are, just as you thought."

With Wang Ye’s words, Meshkov was assured, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Indeed, only you, Member Mikhail, could muster this level of audacity! Even though I’ve always wanted to do something like this, I’ve lacked the confidence and courage. Now, with you at the helm, it’s definitely not going to be a problem," he said, his confidence soaring.

Obviously, Meshkov understood Wang Ye’s intention.

That was to eliminate the group in the Congress sympathetic towards Ukraine!

After all, he, Meshkov, was a representative figure of those close to Russia, he was naturally in opposition with that group.

Now that Wang Ye was taking action to eliminate this group, he was naturally pleased.

...

Next, the two discussed the specifics of the plan, and Meshkov quietly left around noon.

That night, when Prosecutor Natalia and Angelina returned home for dinner, an emergency announcement broke into the TV news.

The announcement was that Meshkov had signed a presidential order instructing Prosecutor Natalia to lead an investigation into a case involving several congressmen in criminal activities.

Ordinary people, seeing this news, would only curse those congressmen, who using taxpayers’ money, were indulging in criminal activities instead of doing their jobs. It was utterly absurd.

However, in the eyes of those in the know, this news was shocking.

Because it represented that Meshkov was taking action against the Congress, and on a grand scale.

An overwhelming display of power that spoke of his determination!

"Congratulations, future Chief Prosecutor. You’re bound to be the talk of the town this time," Wang Ye teased Natalia, his eyes twinkling.

Then, turning to Angelina, he said, "And congratulations to you as well, Madam Vice Speaker..."