Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 996 - 898: Don’t Burn Bridges

Chapter 996: Chapter 898: Don’t Burn Bridges

Considering Constantin’s "cunning and shrewdness," wasn’t he aware that at this time, no matter what price he offered, Menchinko had no choice but to agree?

Of course, he knew!

Then why did he still offer two billion US dollars to acquire Siberian Coal Group?

It couldn’t possibly be because he had too much money to spend...

In fact, the reason for this price tag was instructed by Wang Ye.

At that time, Constantin was quite dissatisfied and argued with Wang Ye. According to him, a few hundred million... no, even one or two hundred million US dollars was more than enough for Menchinko.

And there was absolutely no need to worry that Menchinko would refuse.

If he dared to refuse, he would be subjected to a rigorous investigation of his bank for money laundering and thrown into prison!

Unfortunately, Wang Ye did not agree but only smiled and told him that one should not be too extreme in their actions and that driving Menchinko into a corner was not something he wished to see.

Besides, Menchinko hadn’t done anything to offend him, and acquiring the Siberian Coal Group for two billion US dollars was a significant bargain already.

This kind of thing couldn’t possibly be hidden from everyone.

Others might not interfere or stop Wang Ye and Constantin from "dealing with" Menchinko, but everyone was quietly watching.

Watching how Wang Ye and Constantin would handle the matter!

If they went too far, even if others wouldn’t "seek justice" for Menchinko, they would certainly gossip behind their backs.

This would cause an extremely bad impact on Wang Ye’s reputation and invisibly lose many potential "friends" and partners!

So, he would rather spend a bit more money to "buy" himself a good name...

After hearing Wang Ye’s explanation, Constantin had nothing to say in response.

He had to admit that what Wang Ye said made a lot of sense.

Whether it was politics or business, reputation was extremely important!

You needed to maintain it at all times.

If you let your reputation be damaged when you are too self-satisfied, you might not see any consequences for a while.

But in the long run, the repercussions could erupt at any time, causing you losses...

Through this incident, Constantin had a further understanding of Wang Ye.

No wonder this young man held such a high position at his age, and what was rarer, he had very few "enemies." When people around him spoke of him, it was mostly with high praise!

This wasn’t merely achieved by having a good uncle and being mentally agile.

It was Wang Ye’s consistent personal and professional style that had won most people’s approval!

......

Menchinko’s lips trembled for a long time, unable to speak, as he found it difficult to believe the offer from Constantin!

To be honest, before coming, he had braced himself.

He was sure to be fleeced this time...

Especially since, during the morning phone call, Constantin indicated that they needed to renegotiate the acquisition price!

Clearly, it was not possible to get a higher offer from him...

Given his current situation, no matter what price Constantin proposed, even if it was a symbolic one US dollar offer, he would have to grit his teeth and swallow it!

And yet, the other party actually offered a "sky-high" price of two billion US dollars!

How could he dare to believe his own ears!

Of course, if this price was offered during their last meeting, Menchinko wouldn’t even bother listening to it.

But now, it had become a "sky-high" price...

"You... Mr. Constantin, you’re not joking, are you?" after a long time, Menchinko finally asked timidly.

Constantin glared, pretending to be angry, "What? Do you think the price is too low?"

"No, no, no... I think this price is very reasonable! No problem, I can agree to it right now, let’s sign the agreement immediately!" Menchinko hastily waved his hands.

Constantin smiled satisfactorily, "Good, you’re quick-witted and know how to adapt. I see potential in you, you’ll surely become a big oligarch in the future, haha..."

Menchinko grimaced, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

If it wasn’t for the Siberian Coal Group being "taken" by Constantin, he would soon be a big oligarch himself!

Now, his future core business was gone!

Moreover, banking was probably going to be disastrous this time, with the Duma and Ministry of Internal Affairs making such a big fuss. Even if they tacitly let him off, they needed to give some superficial explanation.

He could only go on to earnestly develop the steel and fertilizer businesses.

Those industries had fierce international competition and small profit margins.

They were just enough to earn a hard living, nothing like the energy industry with coal, oil, and natural gas!

After signing the Share Transfer Agreement with Menchinko, Constantin sent him away and then called Wang Ye to report that the matter was settled.

Wang Ye simply said he understood and then hung up the phone.

......

Ruan Dayong and the group of students had been locked up in a cage for the night, and in the meantime, someone only came to deliver a few sour and hard pieces of black bread, along with a few bottles of mineral water, and that was it...

Oh, the mineral water was cold, too!

Fortunately, the Russians provided ample heating, even the police station’s cage was quite warm.

Otherwise with the current outdoor temperature of minus thirty degrees Celsius, Ruan Dayong and the others could have frozen to death!

The group had been locked up for a night without sleeping, because they couldn’t sleep at all.