Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 837 - 819 Parent Meeting_2

Chapter 837: Chapter 819 Parent Meeting_2

There was no helping it, age had its advantages after all.

Khodorkovsky was also rarely dressed in full formal attire, even wearing a tie, although he usually preferred more casual clothes.

...

After sitting down, a servant immediately brought Wang Ye a cup of fragrant black tea.

Before Wang Ye and Khodorkovsky could exchange a few words, the butler came over and reported, "Sir, the guests will be arriving soon."

Khodorkovsky and Wang Ye both stood up, ready to welcome the esteemed guests together.

Not long after, the doors of the residence opened, and Constantin and Rossiyana appeared at the doorway.

Khodorkovsky greeted them with a smile, while Wang Ye followed a step behind.

Since none were strangers, there was no need for excessive pleasantries, and they took their seats on the sofa.

"The engagement date has been set, it’ll be one week from now, September 22nd," Constantin said straightforwardly.

"Are you going to hold the engagement ceremony directly, or are you planning to wait until your family makes its appearance... after the ceremony?" Khodorkovsky inquired further.

Because according to what Wang Ye had said earlier, the Romanov family was to be recognized first, followed by Rossiyana’s inheritance of the Grand Duchess title, and then their engagement ceremony.

There was a sequence to these events, and it couldn’t be disrupted.

Constantin waved his hand, unconcerned, and said:

"What family debut ceremony? Our family will naturally make its appearance during their engagement ceremony.

Of course, there will be a small ceremony during the engagement, where Rossiyana will assume the title of Grand Duchess.

It just so happens that Mr. Puding and the Patriarch will be there, so it’s better to take care of the title inheritance and engagement at the same time.

If we were to split it into two days, it would be quite troublesome, as they may not have so much time to spare."

Khodorkovsky nodded in understanding.

Indeed, holding a ceremony specifically to announce the "comeback" of the Romanov family might not be a good thing.

The Romanov family had never been officially charged with anything, and so much time had passed that the Russians, who are aware of them, only know of a family that once led Tsarist Russia to its glory.

There might be some goodwill, but if you announce your comeback with such fanfare, aren’t you hinting at a return to the Tsarist era?

That is something nobody would agree to!

So, Constantin must have worked out a simpler approach with the Kremlin.

The event’s theme is Wang Ye and Rossiyana’s engagement, and by coupling with this event, the Romanov family would also be making their public appearance, declaring to the world that their lineage continues and they haven’t all perished!

...

Rossiyana stole a glance at Wang Ye, feeling a bit excited.

In just one more week, after the engagement ceremony, she would be Misha’s fiancée...

With a godfather, the Patriarch, and the Speaker all serving as witnesses to the marriage, Misha would probably never dare to call off the engagement!

It meant that their marriage was as good as sealed!

"Right, to celebrate the engagement of the two youngsters, I’ve transferred 20% of my shares in Channel One to Misha. Since he has no parents, I, as his uncle, have to take up this responsibility. I can’t let Misha’s wedding be too shabby, haha,"

Khodorkovsky brought up the topic of the congratulatory gift, his words hinting but also reminding the old fox, Constantin, not to skimp on such a joyous occasion for the children.

The dowry that should be given couldn’t be spared...

Constantin, of course, caught the nuance of his words and inwardly marveled at Khodorkovsky’s generosity.

20% of the shares in Channel One would be worth at least a few billion US dollars!

What’s more, shares in such an enterprise weren’t something one could just buy if they wanted to...

Yet he wasn’t anxious and, with a slight smile, he said, "Rossiyana is the sole heir to a title in our Romanov family, a Grand Duchess! Of course, we take her wedding very seriously. Her dowry will certainly match her status, and you’ll understand on the day of the engagement ceremony..."

The old fox was deliberately being coy.

Since he dared to speak so confidently, he obviously had something prepared, and Khodorkovsky didn’t press further.

Wang Ye was a bit curious; could Constantin really be so generous as to part with a portion of the family fortune for the dowry?

However, it’s hard to say, after all, Rossiyana is the only nominal heir to the Romanov family!

Actually, Wang Ye wasn’t too concerned; to him, wealth was really just a number. How much money could the Romanov family have?

Definitely not as much as him!

Besides, that was now. In a decade or so, he estimated his fortune would leave the Romanov family several streets behind!

...

The venue for the engagement ceremony was also decided upon.

It was determined after discussions between Constantin, the Kremlin, and the head of the Church, to be held in the "Angel Gabriel Cathedral" within the Kremlin!

In Moscow and Petersburg, there stand many famous cathedrals.

The choice of this cathedral held special meaning, since it was neither the oldest nor the largest, and also not the most famous.

In terms of size, there was the largest cathedral in all of Russia in Moscow, "Cathedral of Christ the Saviour," which could accommodate ten thousand people!

As for fame, right next to Red Square, adjacent to the Kremlin, stood the world-renowned "Saint Basil’s Cathedral"!

The Angel Gabriel Cathedral had nine golden domes on its top, resembling onion shapes...

The cathedral wasn’t large, but it was the most charming!

Because it served as the palace’s chapel for private worship and was the venue for royal weddings and baptisms of princes.

Inside, it still retained some of Russia’s oldest icons and murals, with an entire wall of the main hall filled with bas-relief biblical stories.

Now, using it to hold the engagement ceremony for Wang Ye and Rossiyana was naturally very fitting.

After all, a Grand Duchess from the Romanov family was getting engaged, the only descendant of the royalty currently in Russia.

As for the location, Wang Ye and Khodorkovsky of course had nothing to criticize...

As for friends and relatives from both sides, they were to send out invitations and invite guests to attend the engagement ceremony.

However, the number of guests was limited, and certainly "unrelated persons" would not be invited; those who could receive invitations from both sides were indeed the most top-notch people.

After supper, with all matters agreed upon, Constantin stood up with Rossiyana to take their leave.

Before departing, Constantin looked at Wang Ye with a smile and said, "From now on, the glory of the Romanov family will rely on you two, husband and wife, to uphold."

Wang Ye felt a tingling in his scalp, husband and wife...

He was still a university student, and he really didn’t want to get married so early...

But he could only respond forcefully, "I will do my best."

...

A week flew by in the blink of an eye, during which Wang Ye sent out quite a few invitations.

People like his old friends Grezlov, A Bu, Shao Yigu, Korokolli, and other similarly extravagant guests were invited.

Oh, Wang Ye also made a point of inviting Ambassador Chen from the embassy.

Of course, the Romanov side was not to be outdone, having invited the Kremlin and the head of the Church from their end, and Rossiyana mentioned they had also reached out to "relatives" such as the British Royal Family, the Spanish Royal Family, and the Danish Royal Family.

Whether those relatives would give face and send heavyweights to attend was still uncertain...

Wang Ye didn’t discuss the engagement ceremony with Angelina or Nalan Yaqi, nor did he tell Nova.

He didn’t want to upset these girls; besides, telling them was pointless – was he supposed to invite them to his own engagement ceremony?

Only Kaja knew, and clearly, she didn’t mind at all, instead feeling happy that Wang Ye could marry into a prestigious family.

...

On September 22, the weather was clear with endless blue skies.

Wang Ye, unusually, did not go to work at the Duma Building but was in his residence, surrounded by several of Moscow’s most famous stylists, helping him tend to his hair and match his clothes.

By ten o’clock, the time came to head to the Kremlin.

Wang Ye stood up, followed by Kaja, Xie Liaosha, and others.

Under the escort of the crowd, he walked downstairs and got into his car.

The motorcade started, flashlights lit up, and with a roar, they drove out of the Xiao Ying Hotel parking lot towards the Kremlin...