Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 821 - 811: Intensifying Competition_2

Chapter 821: Chapter 811: Intensifying Competition_2

Now that the two major factions are about to go to war, things are finally getting "lively"...

"No, no, if we do that, we would fall right into their trap! The second faction already has less election funds than us, and I suspect that they are deliberately provoking us this time to create a hot topic by criticizing us. If we retaliate, wouldn’t that mean we’re also promoting them and even increasing their popularity?" Wang Ye said with a wave of his hand and a laugh.

This kind of "Porcelain-bumping" marketing strategy isn’t fresh news.

Especially in the business world, it’s frequently utilized.

When a new brand or product emerges, because it’s not well-known or nobody pays attention to it, and there isn’t enough capital for all-around promotion, what should be done?

Very simple, target the top brands and products in the industry for "Porcelain-bumping"!

For instance, at a newly established phone brand’s new product launch, it directly compares itself to an Apple phone.

List a series of data to "thrash" Apple!

Whether the listed data is watered-down or how many constraints were imposed, that’s something we needn’t delve into.

At least on the PPT, you can step on and rub an Apple phone underfoot!

What’s the result of such publicity?

It’s obvious, the online discussion skyrockets!

Whether it’s loyal Apple fans or those just watching the excitement, or even so-called "paid posters" and "haters," everyone discusses it a bit.

Some will seize the opportunity to mock Apple as a "fool’s tax," claiming that even a new brand’s phone can outperform it and the price is so expensive, that anyone buying Apple must be out of their mind...

Then Apple fans would have to retort, otherwise, they’d be labeled as "out of their mind."

With the back and forth, the new brand’s goal is achieved!

Notoriety is still fame, after all. As long as the brand becomes well-known, naturally, sales will increase.

Wang Ye is now suspecting that the second faction is "Porcelain-bumping" his own faction!

Because everyone can see that the third faction’s momentum is the strongest, and it’s very possible that in the next Duma, they will surpass the second faction.

So, the two factions have already become competitors.

And to "Porcelain-bump" the first faction is a lot riskier, so targeting Wang Ye’s faction is the best choice!

...

"So we just watch them smear us and not respond at all?" Rossiyana said, clearly unwilling and huffing with frustration.

Of course, Wang Ye isn’t the kind of person to be bullied; especially not after having embarked on his current path, describing him as ruthless wouldn’t be an exaggeration.

With a faint smile, he said, "Don’t rush, let’s first watch their performance. By the way, it’s been a while since you last saw your father-in-law, hasn’t it? This isn’t right. As a junior and living not too far away, you should see him from time to time. Even close relationships can fade if not maintained."

Rossiyana felt somewhat not confident, hesitated for a moment, then asked Wang Ye, "I don’t really have any business to see him, especially when he’s so busy, I can’t find a good reason..."

It had to be said that since her father-in-law took office in the Kremlin, Rossiyana indeed saw him less often.

It’s hard to define the feeling, perhaps a bit of distance, or maybe it’s more like awe...

Wang Ye laughed heartily and said, "You are his daughter-in-law, his junior, right? Just to see him and have a meal together, why do you need a reason? Try giving him a call; even if he’s really busy and can’t spare the time, at least you can greet him over the phone."

Rossiyana thought, that made sense, so she glanced at the time—it was already past four in the afternoon.

Pulling out her phone, she stared at the number in her contacts for a long time before dialing it under Wang Ye’s encouraging gaze.

She didn’t have to worry about disturbing her father-in-law at work because if there were critical work to be done, her father-in-law would leave his phone with his Secretary.

The call went through quickly, and the deep and resonant voice of her father-in-law came from the other end.

"Rossiyana, what brought you to call your father-in-law? It’s quite rare! I heard you’ve been very busy lately, becoming indispensable to Misha,"

It seemed Puding was in a good mood and even made a little joke.

Rossiyana hurriedly responded, "I’m just busying myself with small matters, helping Misha with what I can. Actually, there’s no important thing concerning you, father-in-law, it’s just that I haven’t seen you for a long time, so I called to check in on you."

She didn’t dare to take the initiative to mention going to the Kremlin...

"Haha, where are you right now?" Puding laughed heartily.

Rossiyana’s eyes darted towards Wang Ye.

Their gazes met, and Wang Ye nodded slightly, and understanding this, Rossiyana spoke into the phone, "I just went to the airport to pick up Misha, and now, we’re still in the car. It was talking to Misha that reminded me of you, so I decided to give you a call."

"Oh? Where did Misha go again? Isn’t the Duma busy with the early elections at the moment? And he, being the party leader, still has the energy to run around. How about this, I haven’t seen the two of you for a while either, so why don’t you come over? Let’s have dinner together tonight and catch up,"

Wang Ye listened clearly from the side and nodded to Rossiyana, signaling her to accept the invitation.

Rossiyana, of course, wouldn’t refuse, so she quickly agreed and said she would go there with Wang Ye.

Without much small talk, the call was ended from the other side.

Puding certainly didn’t have that much time for a chit-chat with Rossiyana nor did he ask for Wang Ye to speak on the phone, because they were about to come over. If there was anything to discuss, they could talk during the dinner.

......

After hanging up the call, Rossiyana asked Wang Ye somewhat apprehensively, "Won’t it be an imposition if we go to bother father-in-law like this?"

Wang Ye waved his hand nonchalantly, "Do you really think he wants to see you? You don’t even need to speak during dinner, he has something to discuss with me!"

Although she didn’t understand why Wang Ye was so certain, Rossiyana chose to trust him.

Because she was well aware that both her father-in-law and Wang Ye were the sharpest of the sharp!

What was inside their minds was not something an ordinary person like herself could comprehend...

When she was just a reporter, before getting involved in politics, Rossiyana used to look down on those so-called political elites.

She thought these "old guys" were one and all paunchy with greasy faces, and they seemed unimpressive when talking.

The only reason they could reach such high positions was definitely not due to ability!

It was luck or scheming that let them climb to the top by fluke.

But after she became Wang Ye’s assistant and began to understand politics deeply, she realized that many things were not as simple as they appeared on the surface.

Even for people like Wang Ye, Grezlov, or even her own father-in-law who held significant power, many things didn’t go their way but had to be negotiated with multiple parties, or even required compromises, to be successfully completed!

Therefore, Rossiyana began to respect and even admire Wang Ye!

Indeed, a young man who was the same age as herself, and even two years younger, managed to thrive among such a bunch of crafty old foxes - it was something she could never achieve.

Aside from luck and background, more importantly, it was due to Wang Ye’s own abilities, finesse, and emotional intelligence!

......

Back at the same place, Wang Ye and Rossiyana had been here before.

The secluded dining room in the private residence behind the office was still the same, with Wang Ye, Rossiyana, Gavriil, and Puding, four people sitting together for a meal.

"Misha, I heard you took a trip to China a few days ago?" Gavriil asked casually.

Wang Ye nodded and replied, "Yes, it was for the Yukos Group; we’re setting up a subsidiary there and building two large oil refinery bases. That’s where the future’s biggest energy demand market will be. We must enter early, gain the first-mover advantage. Otherwise, we might miss out on what could be the greatest opportunity for development!"

In front of the two of them, Wang Ye never hid his optimism about that country’s future prospects.