Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 617: What to Fight With_1

Chapter 617: Chapter 617: What to Fight With_1

For all his lofty speeches, Grezlov was met with an outwardly nodding approval but behind the scenes, there were many a disapproving grimace.

Others are willing to devote themselves fully to and die for their country too. Why wasn’t Grezlov giving them such opportunities?

When all is said and done, was it not about retaining power?

As for whether those in high positions, like Grezlov, were doing anything substantive and actually improving the citizens’ lives.

That was plain to see.

All everyone saw was that the oligarchs were getting wealthier and wealthier while the common folk had it worse and worse...

Of course, those who could attend this grand assembly were all beneficiaries of the current order. Naturally, they wouldn’t criticize it.

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Wang Ye’s nomination of Grezlov was beyond reproach and uncontested.

After all, who in the Duma could compare with Speaker Grezlov in terms of seniority?

Members of the first and third factions had long been privately communicated with by Wang Ye and Grezlov. In this critical juncture, they rallied fully behind Grezlov.

Soon, the voting segment concluded, and Grezlov was elected by majority vote as the new Chairman of the Legislative Committee.

Next came the next segment.

The role of the Chairman of the Economic Committee which Grezlov had just stepped down from!

Now it was Grezlov’s turn to repay Wang Ye.

Speaking with a beaming smile he said:

"Thank you all for your support. Once I assume the position of Chairman of the Legislative Committee, I will continue to work diligently as ever.

I will put in my utmost effort to review each new Bill submitted by the Duma members. Any Bill that benefits the country and its people, will be promptly implemented.

Given my limited energy, I am unable to hold both positions.

Therefore, I nominate Member Mikhail as my successor for this position.

As we all know, Mikhail has already been a member of the Economic Committee and has proven exceptional during his term.

He personally chaired the establishment of the United Aviation Group, investing heavily and successfully obtaining large orders to revitalize the group.

In the Japan-Russia Oil and Gas negotiations, it was Mikhail who personally led the negotiations and reached a mutually beneficial agreement that is now being implemented.

In addition, he also acquired the three well-known car brands to drive the development of our domestic automobile industry...

There are too many to count. In the field of economy and business, I can unhesitatingly say, among all members of Duma, Mikhail is simply the best, bar none!

Therefore, it is indeed the popular expectation that he becomes the successor to the Chairmanship of the Economic Committee!"

As expected of a Speaker, he surely knows how to talk.

To ensure that Wang Ye could easily take the position of the Chairman of the Economic Committee, Grezlov began by profusely praising him, highlighting all of Wang Ye’s past achievements.

You have to admit, Wang Ye’s past deeds truly deserve such praise.

In revitalizing the aviation group, the Japan-Russia Oil and Gas negotiations, reinvigorating the automobile industry - which of these do not warrant extensive record?

Just as Grezlov said, what Wang Ye has achieved is unrivaled among all the members of the Duma!

None of the other Duma members, those who did nothing but idly exist, could hope to dispute this position with Wang Ye.

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After Grezlov’s speech, the responses from everyone in the conference hall were polarized.

All members of the third faction and some members of the first faction applauded loudly. They sincerely admired Wang Ye and thought that he was indeed the best choice for the position.

Members from the second faction and some from the first faction were a bit silent. They resented Wang Ye in their hearts, feeling that this young man in his twenties, simply got lucky with a "good uncle". How dare he, being a newcomer in Duma, step on the heads of so many senior members.

He wasn’t just the faction leader and vice speaker but now, he was also the Chairman of the Economic Committee!

What right did he have, anyway...

However, they couldn’t refute against Grezlov’s speech.

Because the truth is the truth. Everyone saw the facts right before their eyes.

All the things Mikhail had done had yielded considerable results.

Those were accomplishments!

Those were merits!

So what if he was young, or inexperienced?

He had done real work, and they were all of importance. That’s sheer ability.

Unacceptable not to acknowledge it!

Even if some people wanted to contend for this position against Mikhail, they had to think about what they had to contest with!

What big things had they done?

Could they compare with what Mikhail had achieved?

Clearly, no one was qualified...

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Actually, the process for Wang Ye to assume the position of Chairman of the Economic Committee was simpler.

After all, he was already a member of the Economic Committee, so only the votes of the committee members were needed.

What Grezlov did was just to publicly announce it during the general meeting without needing a vote by all the members.

However, the nail had to be hit on the head while it was hot and they feared they would run out of time. The two had agreed in advance to solve it once and for all at this meeting and settle the matter first.

Therefore, Grezlov suggested that the members of the Economic Committee should vote on the spot, deciding whether they approved of Wang Ye becoming the committee’s chairman.

There were eleven members in the Economic Committee, including the chairman.

If divided by factions, the first faction had five members, the second faction had three, the third had two, and the other factions one.

Grezlov had already resigned as chairman of the Economic Committee, so he no longer had the right to vote.

Similarly, Wang Ye, the only candidate, had no voting rights.

The remaining nine members each had one vote.

The vote revealed that Wang Ye received eight out of the nine votes in favor, while one abstained. He was smoothly elected!

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The progress of the meeting up till this point could be considered a success.

All goals planned by Wang Ye and Grezlov were successfully achieved.

Grezlov had taken the Chairmanship of the Legislative Committee and Wang Ye had become the Vice Speaker and the Chairman of the Economic Committee.

Both got what they wanted and had satisfied cooperation!

At the end of the meeting, just as Wang Ye was coming off the stage to return to his office, he was quickly "surrounded" by many journalists.

Journalists asked all kinds of questions and some even requested exclusive interviews. Wang Ye refused them all on the grounds that he did not have time and that his schedule was already full.

He understood that in his sudden rise to power, it was best to keep a low profile. He did not know how many people were staring at him green-eyed.

Be conspicuous in your deeds but keep a low profile in person; this had always been Wang Ye’s principle.