Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 689 Remarkable Character_1

Chapter 689: Chapter 689 Remarkable Character_1

In fact, what Wang Ye spoke of were just the obvious reasons.

He didn’t mention the deeper significance.

Because it’s not the right time yet, many people in Russia, including those at the top, don’t have a clear understanding of the importance of the Crimea Peninsula.

Or perhaps things concerning Crimea are not their main focus yet. The domestic situation is not stable enough, so how can they pay attention to the outside issues?

At this moment, the only people who may truly know Wang Ye’s intention of investing in Crimea are probably just a few like Puding, Gavriil, and Angelina!

As for Shao Yigu, even though he might be one of the leading figures in the Kremlin, he may not have access to all the secrets.

After all, everyone has their own specialization. Shao Yigu’s role probably doesn’t include long-term national strategy and diplomatic relations.

From his questions, it could be heard that he didn’t know the real intention of Wang Ye’s investment in Crimea.

Shao Yigu, as a person, was also quite remarkable in Wang Ye’s past-life memory!

Although he appeared to be a kind "old man", short, not muscular, with a round face that gave off an impression of a kind person.

Even within the Kremlin, Shao Yigu wasn’t among the most noticeable ones.

Even Korokolli, might have a higher authority within the faction than Shao Yigu.

But Wang Ye knew that for the next twenty years, people around Puding came and went, however, one person always had his trust.

His promotion was not fast, but it was steady and solid!

He didn’t have a military background, but he had a firm control over the national army for the Kremlin, even driving major military reforms.

This enabled Russia’s army to start developing modern combat abilities.

This person was Shao Yigu...

Becuase of knowing these facts, Wang Ye intentionally established a good relationship with Shao Yigu. Besides, Shao Yigu did help Wang Ye a lot.

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After listening to Wang Ye’s introduction, Shao Yigu seemed to understand something and laughed: "That’s indeed great! In terms of doing business, you’re unquestionably a genius! Since you’re optimistic about the future development of Crimea, I should also consider investing in some real estate in Yalta or Simferopol for future vacations."

Wang Ye’s investments in Crimea, apart from constructing various large-scale shopping malls, hotels and other supporting facilities, was also focused on developing resorts, which is real estate!

And these properties are not on sale publicly for now.

After all, the current real estate prices in Crimea are too low to make a substantial profit.

What he aims at is, after developing and gaining popularity in Crimea, when the property prices soar, he would then sell the real estate.

By that time, selling houses alone would be enough to recoup all his early investments.

Of course, this process still needs some time and can’t be rushed.

On the topic of real estate, Rossiyana finally got the chance to speak, she had been quietly eating when Wang Ye and Shao Yigu were discussing serious matters.

"The climate in Crimea is indeed much better than here in Moscow. Some days ago, Misha and I toured there. The temperature was already in the teens while Moscow was still a negative ten or so degrees! The beaches and seas there were stunning. Buying a seaside house for vacation is absolutely worthwhile." she said with a laugh.

Clearly, the tour to Crimea a few days ago made a deep impression on Rossiyana.

Furthermore, this was Wang Ye’s venture, she naturally had to help "promote" it.

"Ha ha, since you both are suggesting in this way, then I must seriously consider it. But my salary is not high and my savings are limited, so I guess I won’t be able to buy any good property." Shao Yigu said with a laugh.

At this moment, Wang Ye unhesitatingly said: "In that case, Uncle Shao Yigu, our company has already selected a piece of land at both Simferopol and Yalta, with excellent locations. We plan to build high-standard resorts there, all single mansions with top-class privacy and security measures. Once they’re completed, we will host an internal group purchase event for friends in the Duma and Government. This can also be considered as holding a promotion conference on Crimea, the prices would definitely be satisfactory."

This was not a spur of the moment decision, it had been planned and arranged well in advance.

In order to promote Crimea, the first step is to establish it within Russia, getting more celebrities and political high-ranking officials to vacation there.

With the help of these big shots "endorsing", it would naturally attract Russia’s affluent class to flock there, making vacations in Crimea a trend.

This is a form of promotion itself.

Actually, during the former Soviet era, the positioning of Crimea had been a holiday resort.

It was only assigned to Ukraine later, and along with the stagnant economy over the years, less Russians started to go there.

However, Wang Ye knew that in the following ten years or so, as long as they can weather the global economic crisis in the next two years, Russia’s economic development would be very fast.

The national GDP growth rate even maintained at over 10% for a few consecutive years!

This was mainly due to the sudden increase in international crude oil prices...

There would be many wealthy families emerging, by then, these affluent people in Russia would be the best target tourists for Crimea.

Because it is close, and both sides speak Russian, naturally giving it an advantage.

By that time, Wang Ye would "harvest" a fortune by pushing up the price of Crimea’s real estate!

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Upon hearing what Wang Ye said, Shao Yigu seemed a bit surprised.

Organizing an internal group purchase?

Is this considered a clear and rightful "bribe" to public officials?

However, considering Wang Ye’s status, it didn’t seem necessary.

Doing a bit of digging, there weren’t many who could be found having a higher rank than Wang Ye within the political sphere!

A superior bribing a subordinate?

It sounded a bit strange.

But Shao Yigu understood Wang Ye’s intention, and couldn’t help but admire.

No wonder this young man, merely in his twenties, had already risen to such a high position, he truly knows how to "be social"!

His visit today was not designated by the Kremlin, it was his own wish.

Having not dined with Wang Ye for a while, this get together was a good chance to meet and chat, enhancing their relationship.

Perhaps even Wang Ye himself didn’t realize that to many people, he was a person they needed to get along well with!

Even Shao Yigu was not an exception...

As he was very close to the Kremlin, he was much more aware of Mikhail’s status in Puding’s heart.

Especially in the past six months, almost every time he met Puding, the name "Mikhail" would inevitably crop up in their conversation no matter what the topic was.

With Shao Yigu’s knowledge of Puding, this meant that as long as Puding stays in the Kremlin, Mikhail’s future is bound to be bright!