Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 649 More Surprising Than The Last_1

Chapter 649: Chapter 649 More Surprising Than The Last_1

Indeed, the principal guessed it right; it was Wang Ye who made the donation.

It’s not that he disrespects this school; it calls itself a "century-old institution" and has produced a multitude of students.

Yet, if we’re talking about financial strength, Wang Ye, who graduated only two or three years ago, probably has no "rival".

Perhaps some elder alumni could muster the ability to donate ten million U.S. dollars, but that would be a "severe strain," nothing as effortless as Wang Ye’s contribution.

Also, essentially, this is only a high school, after all.

How many of its graduates still consider it their "alma mater" and are constantly nostalgic?

For most people, their "alma mater" usually refers to the university they attended.

Wang Ye is a bit of an "exception"; he emerged into prominence not long after graduating from high school!

Despite also enrolling in a university, and even studied simultaneously at two universities ...

He never really attended many classes. So, he doesn’t have deep emotional ties to either Moscow University or Friendship University.

In contrast, he holds a more nostalgic view towards his high school!

Additionally, the aura of his "hometown" has always lingered, which is why he feels eager to do something for the school.

Although the principal got it right, Zhang Xiaoxi just gave a light smile, neither confirming nor denying.

She smilingly said, "As for who donated the money, principal, you don’t have to worry about it. The donor does not want to be recognized.

Otherwise, he would have come directly to the school to make a donation, wouldn’t the school have to hold a commendation meeting and hang his name on a banner at the entrance?

He just wants to keep it low-key, which is why our company was entrusted to handle this matter.

Now what you need to do is to coordinate with the county as soon as possible to secure the land.

Just wait for the new campus to be built and be ready to move there!"

The principal chuckled and said joyfully, "Great, I don’t have to worry about this! Anyway, it must be a student who graduated from our school, who has now prospered, remembers the kindness of the alma mater, and is willing to lend a hand to the juniors. It’s very rare!"

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The fundraising for the new campus went very smoothly, and Zhang Xiaoxi happily signed the fundraising agreement with the principal.

Both agreed that once the school secures the land, Zhang Xiaoxi can notify the construction company to start the building.

As for donation ceremonies and other related activities, all of them were skipped.

Because the donor doesn’t entertain the idea and doesn’t want to be in the spotlight. Just keep it low-key.

Although the principal wanted to publicise it as a sign of gratitude, he didn’t want to be presumptuous since the other party was not preferring it.

In the end, they went ahead as Zhang Xiaoxi suggested, everyone just did their job without publicising it.

After completing this task, Zhang Xiaoxi called Wang Ye to fill him in on the details.

"Barring any unexpected happening, when you return for the Spring Festival next year, you’ll see a brand new campus. I’m sure it’ll meet your expectations, you’ll feel the money is well-spent." Zhang Xiaoxi mentioned it at the end as if taking credit.

Wang Ye nodded in satisfaction. He’s at ease when his old classmate Zhang Xiaoxi takes care of matters.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have trusted her so much to manage his asset management company.

So he encouraged her, "Good job! Keep it up! Next year, I’ll pump another 100 million U.S dollars into the company. Of course, it could be even more."

It’s Wang Ye’s intention to later inject all the salaries and bonuses he earns from various groups into the company managed by Zhang Xiaoxi, treating it as his "rainy day fund."

It’s like moving his funds in advance to the domestic, which is convenient for instant investments when there’s a good opportunity.

After all, domestic investment from abroad is still strict in management.

Don’t underestimate his salary. Bear in mind that he could fetch up to 1.3 billion U.S dollars from Yukos Group alone in salary and bonuses each year!

That doesn’t even include dividends.

Once dividends are included, the amount could be staggering...

He’s also the chairperson of the New Sun Group with an annual salary that has risen to 5 million U.S. dollars, punitive to the shareholding.

The president of Polar Bear Investment Company has a fixed annual salary between 10 to 12 million U.S. dollars, no dividends at the moment, but prospects are promising.

Siberian Gold Mine, oh, Wang Ye does not hold any positions but is simply a major shareholder. Dividends from this are simply stunning.

Chair of the Aviation Industry Group, the annual salary is a bit low, only 2 million U.S dollars.

After all, it’s a company with a state-owned background, and since it’s facing some financial difficulties, Wang Ye didn’t feel right taking a high salary. It’s negligible.

The chair of Xiao Ying Group, as decided in the director’s meeting at the end of last year, Wang Ye’s salary has reached 20 million U.S. dollars, with dividends respective to the shares held!

Then there’s the Russian Auto Group...

As for the salary he earns as Vice Speaker Duma and Chairman of the Economic Committee, that’s completely negligible. Wang Ye hasn’t taken those payments at all and has given them to his assistants. He even supplements them out of his own pocket.

All in, just in terms of annual salary and bonuses, excluding dividends, he makes a minimum of 60 million U.S. dollars and could reach up to 200 million U.S. dollars every year!

So, when Wang Ye talks about putting in an additional investment of 100 million U.S. dollars, it isn’t an exaggeration.

This is just his salary and bonus. The major bulk, which is the dividends from several companies, isn’t even included.

After all, those dividend amounts will be staggering and might need to be invested in new projects or pumped into some companies in urgent need of funds, like the Crimean Investment Company...

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Hearing that Wang Ye is planning to make an additional investment of 100 million U.S dollars, Zhang Xiaoxi was taken aback, her mouth hanging open, after a while she said:

"Um... We haven’t even spent all the money in the company’s account yet...".

"By the way, I haven’t been in contact with you much recently. How’s your work going?

I don’t need to ask about the business. Judging from your tone when you mentioned the 100 million, it’s clear you’ve made a big profit, hehe."

Wang Ye casually responded, "All businesses are doing quite well. Also, let me share two things with you, and you may not have seen related news in the country.

The first one is business-related; I’ve just assumed the roles of Chairperson and President of Yukos Group and have become the largest shareholder.

The second one is political-related; it’s like I’ve taken a step up. I’m now the party leader of the Third Faction of Duma, Chairman of the Economic Committee, and Vice Speaker.

You just need to know these things, do not spread them."

Wang Ye spoke very calmly, but to Zhang Xiaoxi, it was like being struck by "lightning"!

Because each piece of news is more incredible than the last!

There’s no need to explain Yukos Group; Zhang Xiaoxi also knows about it. There was a time last year when news about it often appeared on China’s CCTV. It reported that a super deal which lasted 20 years was signed between it and its Russian counterpart.

Through the news, Zhang Xiaoxi realised how powerful Yukos Group was, it almost monopolises the Russian oil industry.

Now Wang Ye claimed he has become the largest shareholder of this group?