Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 627 Big Shot Appears_1

Chapter 627: Chapter 627 Big Shot Appears_1

At this moment, many staff at the embassy’s first-floor grand banquet hall were hustling and bustling.

Clearly, they found "volunteers" amongst the university students again.

Usually, these were freshman or pre-college students who came for a bit of excitement and a meal.

By the time they reached their upper years, they were either busy studying or working, or they lost interest in freeloading at the embassy, hence they would not come.

Just like when Wang Ye first came here, new students from Moscow and Friendship Universities were still the main attendees. Added by the large scale of the banquet tonight, the number of waiters was also more than the usual, with forty to fifty students!

Everyone was making final preparations in the banquet hall at this moment.

They arranged the chairs and neatly set out various tablewares.

Once they finished their tasks, while the guests had yet to arrive, they found time to chitchat in groups.

"I overheard the embassy staff mentioning that some big shot is attending tonight! That’s why the embassy security has been heightened. Have you seen those guards at the entrance? They are armed with live ammunition." A male student whispered mysteriously to his classmates.

His words immediately captured much interest, and a few students from Moscow University gathered around him.

"Hey hey, is it true, Little Liu? Isn’t tonight just the embassy’s annual New Year banquet? I’ve heard from the seniors that usually it only invites Chinese businessmen and staff from organizations stationed in Russia. At most, there’ll be a few departments that have more interactions with our country, like the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Commerce. Possibly a vice minister, but would there be any big shot?" Another male student seemed to know a bit more about it and asked doubtfully.

Little Liu shook his head and said dismissively, "I don’t know about that. I just heard two embassy staff saying something about ’Duma’ something while they were smoking and chatting outside. I have no idea what it means."

"Duma Speaker?! Stop joking! That’s impossible!" His classmate blurted out in disbelief.

Obviously, this classmate understood what Duma Speaker signified.

Some other students also joined the conversation, "I also think the face of our embassy isn’t that big. It’s not a significant event, so it’s unlikely such a big shot like Duma Speaker would show up."

Little Liu seemed a bit unsure and said hesitantly, "Did... Did I hear it wrong then? But I remember they mentioned a name, Mikhail."

...

At this moment, on the street outside the embassy, a motorcade roared towards the embassy.

The line of black Land Rovers with flashing lights on the hood was very conspicuous.

Secretary Fang, who was waiting at the entrance, had his eyes light up and rushed to tell the staff next to him, "This is Chairman Mikhail’s motorcade. Go and inform the ambassador quickly. The Chairman is here!"

After speaking, he adjusted his suit, although it was already straight without wrinkles.

The motorcade came to a stop slowly in front of the embassy’s entrance.

Secretary Fang quickly went forward, waved his arms signaling the motorcade to drive directly in.

The motorcade slowly drove into the embassy compound, along the straight main road to the main building’s entrance steps.

On the steps, the ambassador with a few main staff had long been waiting.

Xie Liaosha got off from the co-driver’s seat, opened the door at the back, and Wang Ye got out of the car with a stoop.

The ambassador had already walked up quickly. With a few steps away still, he reached out his hands, and with a full-faced smile said, "Welcome, Chairman Mikhail. Your first visit to our embassy is indeed an honor."

Wang Ye gave a slight smile, it was not his first time here.

He had been here once when he arrived in Moscow.

But of course, he would not say such things. In fact, Wang Ye knew that the Ambassador knew his true identity...

The two shook hands and then introduced their respective entourages.

Wang Ye was naturally accompanied by Rossiyana, whose position has now changed to "Special Assistant to the Deputy Speaker"!

On the ambassador’s side, naturally there were counselors, military officers, and secretaries of various ranks.

These were also the main leaders of the embassy.

Upon finishing introductions, the ambassador enthusiastically said, "Let’s go in, the dinner is about to start, and the rest of the guests have arrived."

Indeed, the most important person was always the last to enter.

The rest of the guests who were invited, especially representatives of Chinese businessmen and employees of Chinese-funded institutions, must have arrived early. They were afraid to be late and leave a bad impression on the embassy.

Wang Ye and the ambassador were walking side by side at the front, followed by a large crowd.

Everyone was marching impressively towards the steps.

...

They crossed the first floor lobby, heading straight to the banquet hall.

The main building of the embassy seemed unassuming from the outside, but the interior space was quite large.

Those early guests have all been sitting in the lobby.

However, they just received a notice from the staff, saying that Deputy Speaker of the Duma, Mikhail, had arrived, and asked them to stand up and welcome him.

Obviously, regardless of the Chinese or Russian personnel, all of them were of inferior rank to Mikhail.

So the call for everyone to welcome him seemed reasonable and no one felt it was inappropriate.

Even Aleksey quickly stood up and positioned himself in the front, ready to welcome Wang Ye.

He was an old friend of Wang Ye, but he was also shocked when Wang Ye suddenly took over as the third faction party leader, deputy speaker, and even secured the position of chairman of the Economic Committee.

Because he understood how complicated and difficult it was!

Of course, Aleksey was pleased about Wang Ye’s current achievements.

Having a friend in the government was always good. His excellent relationship with Wang Ye might come in handy at some key moments.

...

Wang Ye and the ambassador were walking in the front with a large crowd. When they entered the hall, the red carpet-covered aisle was filled with people on both sides.

Naturally, the majority were Chinese, and there were not many Russians.

Thunderous applause rose to greet him, and those who knew Wang Ye were all calling him Chairman Mikhail.

The "Deputy..." was not mentioned.

Whether domestically or abroad, unless it’s a very formal setting, people generally won’t call someone "Deputy XX".

Of course, if the incumbent was present, they would have to make the distinction.

Wang Ye waved and nodded to the crowd with a smile.

When he passed Aleksey, he paused and patted Aleksey on the shoulder, inviting him to go in together.

Aleksey’s position still mattered, after all, he was the Minister of Energy. If Wang Ye did not show up today, Aleksey would have been the guest of honor.

Even if Wang Ye didn’t make this gesture, the ambassador would definitely invite Aleksey to the banquet hall.

Therefore, with Wang Ye, the ambassador, and Aleksey walking up front, a large crowd following behind them, they headed towards the banquet hall.