Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 642 Are You Teaching Me How To Do Things_1

Chapter 642: Chapter 642 Are You Teaching Me How To Do Things_1

No matter whether the energy companies agree or disagree, at least it has already been discussed.

The final result, of course, still needs to prioritize the ’national situation’ and prevent those energy companies from being solely self-interested.

This new system must be passed as soon as possible...

Of course, it’s also possible that Director Mikhail might throw caution to the wind and do everything in his power to prevent the new system from passing.

If that happens, it could cause quite a stir.

He would then have a valid reason to bypass the Economic Committee and directly submit it to the Duma Congress for a full vote!

Even better, he could use this as a reason to bring a complaint to the Speaker, questioning the fairness of Director Mikhail’s actions.

This might even lead to the impeachment of his directorship...

Since this matter is already underway, there’s no way it can end peacefully.

For Mikhail and the Yukos Group, this is a certain doom!

Of course, if Mikhail is smart enough to cut his losses in time, he won’t be implicated.

He can continue to serve as his Vice Speaker and the Chairman of the Economic Committee.

He only loses the Yukos Group, which is a cash cow.

...

Facing Alexander’s aggressive attitude, Wang Ye only smiled faintly.

He shook his head and said, "Member Alexander, you’re wrong. Why should I avoid suspicion?"

Alexander was taken aback, blurting out, "Because Khodorkovsky is your uncle, and you’re a shareholder of the Yukos Group, you have to avoid suspicion."

Wang Ye looked at him deeply and retorted, "So you’re implying that the introduction of this new system is targeting the Yukos Group?"

Alexander was at a loss for an answer for a while.

Although everyone is clear that this new system submitted by the Ministry of Energy is indeed targeting the Yukos Group.

After all, the so-called energy industry mainly refers to the two pillar industries of oil and natural gas.

As for natural gas, it’s basically monopolized by the Russian Gas Industry Group, which tightly controls the export rights.

That leaves only the oil industry.

In the oil industry, the position of the Yukos Group even surpasses that of the Russian Gas Industry Group in the natural gas industry!

They account for over eighty percent of the nationwide shares in oil exploitation, refining, and sales!

The other private oil companies are not even in contention, scattered with not much scale, and probably not highly regarded by the Ministry of Energy.

So it’s clear to see which company this new system is targeting!

But even though that’s the implication, it’s not to be openly stated...

So even the Ministry of Energy had to claim that they’re going to rectify the entire energy industry, including but not limited to oil, natural gas, coal, metals, and so on.

Wang Ye is capitalizing on this "loophole", so he claims he doesn’t need to avoid suspicion.

If he were to avoid suspicion again, he would be left defenseless, unable to resist at all.

...

Before Alexander could come up with a countermeasure, Wang Ye continued,

"This proposal is of great importance, and I must personally lead it.

Member Alexander, I’m afraid you’ll have to assist me this time.

After the meeting, I’ll have my assistant sort out some information on relevant industries and select some representative enterprises.

Then we’ll solicit opinions from each enterprise and set a time for the meeting..."

Wang Ye stated the steps very clearly and logically, but he didn’t specify a particular time.

Perhaps, because he has been busy for the past few days, he might postpone the meeting for some time.

As for the specific day, that would depend on his schedule and... mood!

However, this is the power of his position as the Chairman of the Economic Committee. Since this matter has been submitted to the Economic Committee, within his jurisdiction, Wang Ye can arrange as he sees fit.

Alexander was still discontented and said with a wrinkled brow,

"But... The Ministry of Energy is urging us to hurry, saying the sooner the better..."

Before he could finish, Wang Ye’s face darkened, and he rebuked,

"Is the Ministry of the Energy trying to tell us at the Duma how to do our work?!

For so many years, the energy industry has been operating according to the existing system, and it’s been fine.

If there were major issues, what have they been doing all this while!

Besides, is the Ministry of Energy really in a hurry? I just met with Minister Aleksey the day before yesterday, and he didn’t mention this at all.

Member Alexander, are you the one who’s in a hurry?!"

Alexander instantly broke into a sweat, hurriedly offering an awkward explanation with a smile,

"Not at all!

Chairman, don’t misunderstand. What does this matter have to do with me? I’m just here to pass on the message.

Alright then, we’ll follow your lead, Chairman. If the Ministry of Energy hurries me again, I’ll... I’ll make them wait!"

...

By now, the other committee members in the Meeting Room had gained a clearer and new understanding of Wang Ye.

In the past, Member Mikhail had been easy to speak to.

In the Duma and Economic Committee, he had hardly had any disputes with colleagues. He was amiable and even respectful to everyone he spoke to.

After all, he was the youngest.

But today, they witnessed another side of him.

This is not a new chairman; even Chairman Grezlov, when he was the chairman of the Economic Committee, didn’t demonstrate this much authority!

Of course, it’s not all about Mikhail wielding his influence either.

He is very tactful, first taking the moral high ground, using reason and rules to pressure people...

He had the righteousness on his side, making it hard to find fault with him. In addition, his position gave him an edge, so who could, or would dare to, challenge him!

The Meeting Room was silent. The few committee members who originally planned to side with Alexander now kept quiet.

Because everyone understood that the outcome was decided!

This matter can now only follow the process laid out by Director Mikhail. Jumping out, now one simply asks for trouble.

So, they might as well avoid it.

Even if Mikhail intends to stall, he can’t do so indefinitely.

As of when, it’ll depend on external pressure...

...

After the meeting, Wang Ye returned to his office with Rossiyana and Yelena.

Back on his own turf, Rossiyana finally breathed a sigh of relief, saying with a smile, "Boss, you did great today! There were several times when my palms were sweating. Those people had ill intentions!"

In fact, not only were her palms sweating, Rossiyana was also so tense that she was sweating all over her back.

Today’s meeting was surrounded by traps and fraught with danger.

If Wang Ye had not handled it well, he would be caught in a trap by those old foxes and lose the initiative.

Fortunately, Wang Ye was clear-headed and well-prepared, firmly controlling the situation!