Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 861 - 831 No Choice_2

Chapter 861: Chapter 831 No Choice_2

And my own Chelsea is still struggling for a spot in next year’s League Cup!

Seeing A Bu’s expression, Wang Ye chuckled and jokingly said, "Come on, Uncle A Bu, do you really like football that much? Anyway, you’re practically settling in London, and you’ve bought the club already. What’s the big deal about good or bad results, as long as we don’t get relegated, right?"

Wang Ye was aware of A Bu’s purpose for buying the club.

It was nothing more than a "brick" to knock on the door to London’s upper-class social circles!

In the past six months, A Bu had hardly come back, and going forward, he would be even less likely to return, instead beginning to integrate into the circle of London or, shall we say, Western Europe.

A Bu smiled knowingly, waved for a servant to bring over a cigar box, and the two men each took a thick, large cigar, puffing away clouds of smoke.

"By the way, when do you plan to visit the UK Royal Family? It would be such a waste not to maintain such a good connection," A Bu remarked.

Wang Ye thought for a moment, "I’ll be free in a few days, so it should be possible soon. It’s what I agreed upon with Prince Charles last time."

At the mention of this, A Bu perked up, straightening his posture and starring at Wang Ye, "Then you’ll have to get Prince Charles to send me an invitation as well. I’ve been in London for so long and yet have not established ties with the royal family. This is a good opportunity since it’s about blending in on someone else’s turf."

His relationship with Wang Ye had grown close, and the two had collaborated on many endeavors, so he spoke candidly in front of Wang Ye, not hiding his intentions.

Even though it sounded somewhat "unbecoming," it was a helpless reality.

A Bu was extremely wealthy, even classified as a world-class magnate.

He had also invested a lot in the UK, only buying premiership football clubs in London with the goal of networking with the British upper echelons.

Unfortunately, despite spending a lot of money and time,

he had made some connections in politics and business, and met some big shots, but had yet to have the opportunity to meet the true top-tier individuals!

In the UK, the top-tier surely included the Royal Family...

Yet A Bu had never managed to cozy up to influential members of the royalty; it was as if that core circle instinctively kept him at bay.

Both groups may be wealthy, but some are labeled "OLD MONEY," known as nobility!

While others are called upstarts...

Clearly, in the eyes of British nobles, A Bu was an upstart.

Wang Ye was different!

Aside from being incredibly wealthy, he was the Vice Speaker of the Duma, and notably, his fiancée was the legitimate heir of the Romanov family, the sole reigning Grand Duchess!

The UK Royal Family naturally felt a bit closer to him.

After all, he was family with real power, how could they not be fond of him...

...

A Bu was in a good mood, laughing as he recounted a humorous episode.

"Did you know, some time ago, those people from Moscow actually wanted to extend their reach here, found a local congressman to run for the Duma under their faction’s name. Haha."

Wang Ye’s interest was piqued; he hadn’t been aware of this.

Nevertheless, it seemed that the Second Faction was indeed "out for blood" against him, even trying to "ambush" his stronghold!

His face remained composed, and he said with a faint smile, "Oh? Is that so? What happened to that congressman?"

A Bu curled his lip slightly, casually saying, "Right after he announced his candidacy, a scandal broke out. He was stripped of his congressman status and sentenced to three years."

Though A Bu spoke lightly of it, Wang Ye understood that A Bu must have exerted his influence behind the scenes.

Chukotka had been his base of operations for several years, his homeland!

In that place, anyone wanting to cause trouble had to first ask if A Bu agreed or not.

Clearly, the Moscow group thought that once A Bu settled in London, he would relinquish control over this side, so they tried to exploit a loophole.

But they did not anticipate that A Bu’s relationship with Wang Ye was so solid!

So solid that A Bu, without Wang Ye even saying a word, quietly took care of the "problem" cleanly.

After the incident with this congressman, there’s unlikely to be a second challenger emerging, as everyone has come to understand A Bu’s stance!

This is the advantage of having widespread contacts.

If it weren’t for the relationship with A Bu, let alone A Bu siding with the opposition, even if he remained neutral and didn’t intervene in the struggle between the two major factions, it would still be a headache for Wang Ye.

Although the Second Faction’s financial strength falls way short when compared to his, it’s hard to ignore their focused "main attack" on one point.

Chukotka is sparsely populated to begin with, and if the opposition also starts pouring money into competing with Wang Ye, it would certainly give him a hard time.

There’s no need for too many thanks, this favor Wang Ye kept in mind, he would repay it when the opportunity arises.

"By the way, are you settling down in London now, giving up on the affairs back in China?" Wang Ye changed the subject and asked.

A Bu looked up, exhaled a smoke ring, watched it slowly dissipate into the air, and then he began to speak:

"The things I should manage, I will still handle, like the matters in Chukotka.

But what I shouldn’t, I won’t even ask about anymore.

Also..., you should be more careful, try not to offend too many people.

If possible, advise your uncle. I really don’t understand him, he could have retired and lived a happy life, why get involved in politics?

Does he really think that getting that position will be glorious?"

Perhaps these words represent A Bu’s genuine feelings.

Indeed, he has no interest in politics, and withdrew when his relationship with the Kremlin was at its best.

He even wanted to leave Russia and go straight to London!

Outsiders find it hard to judge whether A Bu’s decision was wise or not.

But regardless, compared to the old generation of oligarchs, some dead, some arrested, and others awkwardly exiled abroad, A Bu managed to start and end well.

A Bu turned his gaze to Wang Ye’s face, hesitated for a moment, then spoke up, "Actually... do you really want to become the president of New Sun Group?"

Wang Ye was silent for a while before he responded in a muffled voice, "I have no choice but to move forward!"

Yes, from the day he gave up Khodorkovsky’s cheque and chose to serve as the president of New Sun Group, Wang Ye had no choice!

Or you could say, he had already made his choice...

Now being favored by all parties and deemed valuable because of his current position!

Without this role and with a wealth of billions, plus an uncle like Khodorkovsky who is at odds with the Kremlin,

Wang Ye felt that both he and Khodorkovsky would immediately become two pieces of "fat meat," ready to be carved up by others!

That’s why he said he had no choice but to grit his teeth and keep moving forward...

But it’s precisely because Wang Ye has no choice that those around him now have more options!

Like Angelina, although she might not like the idea of being the Vice Speaker of Crimea, she has the option to take it or leave it.

What if Wang Ye hadn’t taken this path?

At this time, there almost certainly wouldn’t be a Vice Speaker Angelina; she would probably have followed Wang Ye to China and simply been a full-time wife at most.

And Kaja – she would never have had the chance to meet Wang Ye, let alone currently be in control of the Russian Auto Group, indirectly taking charge of Xiao Ying Group, and basking in unlimited glory!

Of course, there’s also Ruan Xiaozhu, Song Xiaogang, Yanzi, Nalan Yaqi, and others...

Their fates have been greatly altered by Wang Ye’s original choice.

It got better!

And not to forget Khodorkovsky, if he hadn’t gained a "dear nephew" like Wang Ye, perhaps he might have been "on his way in" already!

Where would the influential and buoyant Faction Party Leader of the New Faction come from...

Indeed, it was Wang Ye’s burden-bearing advance that enabled the "peaceful years" for those around him!

...

After spending two days with A Bu, Wang Ye returned to Moscow at the beginning of February.

The Spring Festival was approaching, but he couldn’t go back this year.

Because the British Royal Family officially sent an invitation, asking him and Rossiyana to come and "visit relatives"...