Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 604: Boundless Future_1

Chapter 604: Chapter 604: Boundless Future_1

They each took a bottle, cracking it open.

Wang Ye didn’t rush to speak, and Rilinov just took a long swig of beer before saying anything.

The atmosphere in the room was somewhat stifling.

After downing half a bottle of beer in one gulp, Rilinov slammed the bottle heavily on the coffee table, producing a "bang" sound.

Veins were bulging on the back of his hand where he held the beer bottle, a testament to the force used...

"Misha, I might... need to retire."

Rilinov said in a low voice, his head bowed.

Wang Ye was shocked. Rilinov was retiring?

How could that be!

Ignoring the fact that the man was not that old, he was only in his sixties, which was not considered old in the Duma.

Besides, Duma Members never mentioned anything about retirement, it would only be a possibility if they didn’t get reselected during the election season.

Otherwise, they would finish their term before discussing about it.

According to the latest regulations, there are nearly four years remaining in their term!

Of course, there’s another possibility, that Rilinov was forced to retire due to some trouble!

He frowned and asked, "What’s going on? Is someone causing trouble for you?"

Rilinov shook his head with a bitter smile, unable to decide where to start.

After a long pause, he let out a long sigh, explaining, "Well, I’m just feeling a bit weary and I don’t want to keep going. Ah, it’s just pointless!"

Wang Ye didn’t buy it, as Rilinov was lively and had the energy of a young man.

He loved his work, and he was also the Party Leader of the Third Faction, so how could he suddenly want to quit?

He said seriously, "If there’s anything, just tell me directly. If there’s a way I can help, I definitely won’t refuse."

Rilinov has been good to Wang Ye, leading him into the political arena and taking care of him a lot.

So, if he needs help now, Wang Ye would do his best to help him.

This was not just polite speech.

But Rilinov shook his head, his tone a bit more cheerful as he said,

"There’s no need. Don’t you think it would be better to retire, enjoy life?

What’s the point of constantly hatching schemes against people?

I called you here to discuss the future of our faction after I leave.

Our faction is not strong, we’re not numerous, and we don’t have particularly influential people...

Except for you, of course. "

Having said this, he had a smile on his face and patted Wang Ye on the shoulder.

Wang Ye made his trademark bashful grin, and in a humble tone he said, "I’m still inexperienced and junior amongst the elders of our faction..."

His words were cut off by Rilinov.

"No! Those people, they’re not mediocre but to expect them to rise up and take charge, don’t even think about it. Looking around, if our faction wants to survive and even do better, then you must succeed my position."

Rilinov was staring intently at Wang Ye.

Wang Ye really felt a bit embarrassed, he’d only been in the political arena for one year!

Being a Duma Member and Member of the Economic Committee was just about manageable.

But the sudden transition to handling an entire faction, and it being the Third Faction too!

He’ll be immediately pushed to the forefront, in the limelight!

He found it a bit daunting...

Grinning sheepishly, Wang Ye tentatively suggested, "What about... A Bu also belongs to our faction, right? How about letting him assume the position of Party Leader? I could assist him, that would be good enough."

Compared to being in the spotlight, Wang Ye would prefer to be behind the scenes.

It felt a lot safer that way!

Rilinov just shook his head, "He would be a good choice, but A Bu doesn’t have the ambition. You are close with him, you should know that he would rather be as far away as possible from politics. He has no interest in this mess. Moreover, at his mansion during the last gathering, A Bu had mentioned to me that he plans to settle in London. He will only return when needed, but for the most part, he will reside there."

Wang Ye wanted to curse.

What the hell?

Rilinov, the old fox, was going to retire.

A Bu, that cunning guy, was planning to emigrate.

And he was left to clean up this mess!

They must have seen him as easy to push around...

But if he was to completely reject the idea, Wang Ye didn’t have the heart.

After all, everything had been going smoothly since he joined the Duma and this "halo" had indeed brought him many tangible benefits!

If it wasn’t for this "halo" and his position, many things wouldn’t have been possible.

His strength wouldn’t have developed so fast.

Moreover, some troubles that are big problems for Rilinov, might not be the same for Wang Ye.

Because for all this while, Wang Ye only had one major issue to deal with!

As long as that issue didn’t occur, he was confident he could handle everything else.

In this case, Rilinov’s Party Leader, or even the Vice Speaker position. If he accepted them, it might not be a bad thing...

......

Seeing Wang Ye fall silent, Rilinov, as if seeing through his thoughts, chuckled and continued,

"Even though it’s a mess, who knows how many people dream of taking this over.

Only because you are truly capable and respected by all members of the faction, am I daring enough to hand you this position.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t be your turn at all.

So, you should just be glad and quiet about it.

There are many congressmen who wouldn’t even dream of achieving this position in their whole lifetime!

And yet here you are, within a year of entering the political scene, you’re at the top.

You have an unlimited future ahead if you do well."

This was indeed the truth, the Leader of the Third Faction, Deputy Speaker of the Duma...

These were absolutely core positions.

The matters they dealt with involved the real affairs of the nation.

A single word or action could determine the survival of certain industries.

Or, it could influence the future development of the entire nation!

......

While that was the case, Wang Ye still wanted to clarify why Rilinov suddenly wanted to retire.

There must be something happening. Otherwise, he couldn’t imagine that this old fox would just give up everything.

He tentatively asked, "So you’re just retiring? Did the Duma, or the Upper House comment on this?"

Thinking for a moment, Rilinov said seriously, "What could they say? There’s no need. I’ll submit my own resignation while nominating you as my successor. The Vice Speaker’s position might need to go through a vote in the Duma, but it wouldn’t be a big issue. As for the position of Party Leader, I’ll call for a meeting with the faction members to vote on it. There will be no problem."