Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 796 Ambassador Pleads for Mercy_1

Chapter 796: Chapter 796 Ambassador Pleads for Mercy_1

It is customary for citizens abroad to contact their embassy when they encounter any difficulty.

In such times of trouble, they would seek help from the embassy of their home country in the host nation first.

Now, hundreds of Chinese were suddenly arrested in Moscow, which is definitely not a trivial matter. The embassy, therefore, must intervene and ensure the basic rights of its citizens.

Ambassador Chen, an old acquaintance of Wang Ye, has received many distressed calls from Chinese over the past few days, reporting that their relatives or friends had been arbitrarily arrested by the Russian police.

They implored the embassy to exert pressure on the Russian side to release the detained Chinese.

Facing such a situation, it would not be prudent for the ambassador to act rashly without first understanding the context of the matter.

Regrettably, after he learned the full details, Ambassador Chen was furious.

What a disgrace!

This was certainly an embarrassment overseas.

Those who engage in gang activities abroad, neglect their duties, collude with the Russian police to extort and blackmail their compatriots...

and even attempt to attack the Deputy Speaker of the Duma, are utterly audacious!

Because of this, he owes Wang Ye an apology!

...

When Ambassador Chen called, Wang Ye was working at the Duma Office.

"Chairman Mikhail, I am very ashamed that there were Chinese people intending to attack you..." Ambassador Chen, with impeccable Russian, expressed his apologies to Wang Ye.

Wang Ye laughed heartily and said nonchalantly,

"There’s nothing to worry about, there are so many people in China, of course, it is not surprising to encounter all sorts of people.

The number of Chinese in Moscow is also growing rapidly. There were only around 100,000 Chinese in the past couple of years, but the latest data suggests that there are nearly 300,000 Chinese today.

With the increase in numbers, it is natural that all sorts of issues would arise. Not all Chinese abroad behave appropriately.

As far as I know, those Chinese gangs have not committed any illegal acts against Russians, mostly resorting to extorting and blackmailing Chinese businessmen who are operating legally.

This is not good. I seek to avail this opportunity to create a better business environment for the Chinese businessmen who are operating legally in Moscow.

..."

Wang Ye did not beat around the bush and revealed his intentions to Ambassador Chen.

Of course, Wang Ye did not mention the matters relating to the police system as that would be of no concern to Ambassador Chen.

Having heard Wang Ye’s explanation, Ambassador Chen felt even more embarrassed.

He, of course, understood why Wang Ye cared so much about the business environment of the Chinese merchants. After all, he knew about Wang Ye’s real identity!

Even though he was slightly humiliated, he felt obligated to seek leniency for those arrested.

Otherwise, if a large number of people were apprehended and subsequently sentenced, it would likely cause major international uproar. This would bring disgrace to the country...

"That... Chairperson Mikhail, about those people who were arrested these days. In my opinion, if there is undeniable evidence of their violations against the law, they should be judged accordingly. However, those minor accomplices, or those who are not deeply involved, you see..." he said earnestly.

Wang Ye understood his meaning and assured him on the spot: "Ambassador Chen, you can rest assured. I have instructed my comrades in the police system. Only a few ringleaders will be sentenced, and the rest minor accomplices will mainly be expatriated or educated."

Truth be told, out of the three to four hundred people arrested, only a few could be truly considered "bosses".

The rest were merely the so-called "lackeys", hangers-on to these bosses.

Most of them had not really committed any heinous crimes. At most, they would accompany their bosses during "transactions", maintaining order and creating an imposing image.

Some were even students studying abroad...

Therefore, Wang Ye did not see a point in meting out severe punishment to these people. Detention alone would serve as a sufficient scare.

The real "bosses" would certainly face imprisonment for several years since they had indeed broken the law and some might even have blood on their hands!

The close aides of the bosses, on the other hand, would be sent back to China if their transgressions were severe.

As for the minor thugs, those who could be released would be let go in a few days, as Wang Ye had mentioned, with education as the main objective.

Upon hearing Wang Ye’s assurance, Ambassador Chen was immediately relieved.

This turned a major issue into a minor one, and he did not have to worry about being implicated or about any negative international impact.

He said cheerfully, "Thank you, Chairperson Mikhail, for your magnanimity. We will pay more attention and improve our propaganda guidance work. Since our Chinese citizens are here, they must abide by the local laws and regulations to be good citizens whether they are doing business or studying!"

This single phone call determined the fate of hundreds of people...

...

It has to be said, the arrest of these hundreds of Chinese involved in gangs has caused a great uproar in the market and amongst Chinese businessmen.

Of course, the Chinese businessmen who are operating legally are delighted and very satisfied.

In the past two years, ever since the appointment of Mikhail as the chairman of the New Sun Group, the business environment has improved significantly.

Firstly, he resolved the problem of Russian police stopping and extorting traders around the market, allowing them to work without constant anxiety as though they were criminals.

Next, he helped the businessmen to solve the historical problem of gray customs clearance, securing the assets of all Chinese merchants. This allowed them to confidently increase their investments and expand their businesses!

He also unified the major markets, organizing them into different sectors, creating an excellent business environment.

Now, he even managed to rid them of these "parasites"!

This was just too thoughtful...

From this move, Chinese businessmen are now reassured that top-ranked politicians in Russia are indeed friendly towards them!

As long as Chairman Mikhail remains in power, they can conduct their business with peace of mind without having to worry about any irrelevant matters.

Many business owners have made private resolutions to continue increasing their investments and to expand their business here.

Some powerful bosses have already begun exploring opportunities in Moscow, intending to set up factories locally.

Although the labor cost here is higher than in China, it isn’t as exorbitant as in developed countries in Europe and America. There is a large number of unemployed people with decent education, making them excellent industrial workers.

ADDITIONAL_MEANING_BENEFITS_COUPLEWITHAMOTHERECONOMIC_FACTORCaplus, this place is rich in raw materials. Some factories would be more suitable here than in China.

Possibly, Wang Ye himself did not expect that his casual act would inadvertently lead to many Chinese businessmen starting to open factories in Russia, thus helping to solve some local employment issues and promote the local economy...