Reborn Russia As An Oligarch

A few hours later, after a long flight, the plane landed at the Capital International Airport.

After landing smoothly, Wang Ye and Nalan Yaqi also walked out of the lounge refreshed.

The entourage has already contacted the Chinese side before departure, and someone will come to pick them up after landing.

Sure enough, there were already several minibuses parked on the tarmac.

Staff from the Ministry of Commerce and PetroChina were responsible for receiving Wang Ye and his delegation.

Naturally, this time it was not as grand as the last time he came here. After all, Wang Ye came here for a business trip in the name of "Yukos Group", and it was not easy to use the official name to receive high-level receptions here in China.

So it seems a lot more low-key.

Deputy Director Li from the Ministry of Commerce and Mr. Chen from PetroChina had met Wang Ye during his last visit and were not strangers.

After a brief greeting, we boarded the minibus under their leadership and took the diplomatic green channel to exit customs.

In the car, Vice Minister Li said enthusiastically that friends from Yukos Group are welcome to invest and build factories in China. As long as they comply with domestic laws and regulations, the Ministry of Commerce will definitely support it.

Obviously, his gesture showed kindness.

First, it is pointed out that Yukos Group is China's "friend".

This is due to Wang Ye's promotion of the establishment of a long-term cooperative relationship between China and Russia on oil and natural gas. Yukos Group has now become China's largest oil supplier!

Secondly, Wang Ye was implicitly told that as long as the demands were not too excessive, China would try its best to satisfy him if they could.

Of course, the prerequisite is legal compliance!

Wang Ye is not a young man. He has been dealing with political and business elites all day long, and he has long been accustomed to this way of speaking.

It can even be said that he is very good at this kind of communication...

Smiling slightly, Wang Ye also responded: "Yukos and you already have a good foundation for cooperation. As the international market prices of oil and natural gas continue to rise, you will become more and more aware of the preciousness of that super contract in the future. !

Of course, we have energy and you have the market. Our cooperation is a win-win situation.

This time I came here with sincerity. Don’t forget that the Chinese people are also my old friends. How could I harm the interests of my friends just to make money? "

With the gradual recovery of the international economy, in the second half of 2003, international crude oil prices were indeed gradually rising.

When China and Russia signed that super contract, international energy prices were at their lowest!

At that time, there were many internal objections within the Chinese side, believing that the price in the contract was a bit high and that China was suffering a loss.

But now when we look back, we will understand who really took advantage of that contract!

As for Wang Ye's words "old friend", it has two meanings. I don't know if Deputy Li can understand the second meaning...

Because only those who understand Wang Ye's "true identity" can understand what he means.

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Deputy Li had a smile on his face and did not respond to Wang Ye immediately.

However, Mr. Chen from PetroChina next to him smiled heartily and said:

“Whether it is from our company’s perspective or the market’s perspective, I welcome Yukos to invest in China.

Large-scale oil refining bases require huge capital investment. Now the domestic market is developing too fast. It is true that we cannot keep up with the development of the times just by relying on our own strength.

Therefore, it is imperative to introduce foreign investment accordingly.

Since we are going to introduce foreign investment, why not give priority to Yukos, which has a good foundation for cooperation with us.

I heard that some companies are negotiating with BP and want to introduce BP to the country! "

From his words, Wang Ye learned a new situation.

That is, there are already "comers" who have jumped ahead of Yukos and want to enter the domestic market!

BP is also a European energy giant and a company from the British Peninsula. Indeed, BP's full name is "British Petroleum"...

The strength is indeed not inferior to that of Yukos Group!

Wang Ye also had an impression of BP because he had been working and living in Pengcheng in his previous life, and there were many BP gas stations there.

And experienced drivers all say that the quality of gasoline at BP gas stations will be better.

At the same time, he also knew that the joint venture refinery established by BP and a domestic petrochemical company was located in a certain city in western Guangdong.

Therefore, BP's gas stations are basically built within the boundaries of Guangdong Province.

Listening to the implicit meaning of Mr. Chen's words, it seems that their company's "old enemy" is in contact with BP Oil Company, so they came to contact Yukos. This can be regarded as friendly competition.

So from PetroChina's standpoint, Mr. Chen should hope to promote this cooperation.

In this case, Wang Ye would have peace of mind.

Compared with BP, Yukos has great advantages!

If nothing else, Yukos has a huge advantage when it comes to crude oil.

Let’s just say that after the refining base is built, there must be crude oil materials. Where does BP’s crude oil come from?

Yukos can be transported directly through the pipeline under construction at extremely low cost!

However, in this case, it is estimated that the oil refining base can only be built in the northeast, because the pipeline interface is there.

If you want to bring it to the south, it will increase a lot of transportation costs, which is not very cost-effective.

As far as Wang Ye knows, the transportation radius of finished gasoline is about one thousand kilometers. If it is any further, it is not suitable considering safety and cost.

If the oil refining base is located in Liao Province, it can also cover the entire Northeast and North China.

However, Wang Ye is more optimistic about the southern market, especially at the beginning of the century. There are basically no emerging industries in the north. Perhaps the demand for finished gasoline in the entire Northeast and North China is not as good as the South China market...

Do you just watch BP take away the southern market?

Of course Wang Ye is not willing. If state-owned enterprises monopolize the southern market, then that's it.

But he felt uncomfortable letting the British earn this money...

However, if Yukos' own crude oil is to be "delivered" to the south, the cost is indeed higher.

So how to solve this problem? Wang Ye thought for a while and came up with a way.

However, this still requires the cooperation of PetroChina. When the formal negotiations come, you can bring it up and see the other party's reaction!

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Wang Ye sat with Deputy Li and Mr. Chen to talk about work.

Nalan Yaqi also took the same minibus as him, but she sat in the back and was accompanied by a female staff member.

That girl was also in her twenties, slightly older than Nalan Yaqi, but she was much more sophisticated in her conversation and conduct.

In front of her, Nalan Yaqi was just a young college student.

"Hello, Miss Nalan, my name is Wang Xueqing, and I work in the Ministry of Commerce. I am responsible for translating and guiding Mr. Mikhail's life this time. If you need anything, you can talk to me." The girl Said to Nalan Yaqi openly.

She was speaking in Chinese, and it was obvious that she knew Nalan Yaqi's identity and background.

In fact, Nalan Yaqi didn't know that Wang Xueqing and Wang Ye knew each other. The last time Wang Ye came to visit with the delegation, Wang Xueqing was his translator.

Of course, in addition to her role as a translator, Wang Xueqing also has a secret identity, that is, a national security officer!

She confessed frankly in front of Wang Ye, but in front of Nalan Yaqi, she didn't mention it and just said that she was a staff member of the Ministry of Commerce.

Nalan Yaqi didn't notice, and said with a smile: "You're welcome, actually, I am also from the old capital, my home is here, and I am familiar with this place. Oh, I am Mr. Mikhail's... assistant. "

She was too embarrassed to tell her true relationship with Wang Ye, so she vaguely said she was an assistant.

After all, she is a girl, so she is still a bit uncomfortable in front of outsiders.

Wang Xueqing naturally knew the true relationship between Nalan Yaqi and Wang Ye. Since Nalan Yaqi didn't admit it, she certainly wouldn't point it out. It had nothing to do with her work.

No matter how chaotic Wang Ye's private life is, so what, he has the qualifications...

She was Wang Ye's "connector" in China, so this time when Wang Ye returned to China, his work unit sent her over again.

Her identity was temporarily registered with the Ministry of Commerce, which made it easier for her to start her work.

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Several minibuses passed quietly through the street and arrived at the State Guesthouse.

Although Wang Ye did not visit in the name of "Deputy Speaker of the Duma" this time, and China did not dispatch a concierge convoy to greet him, the place where he lives obviously cannot be careless.

Arrangements have been made for Building No. 18 of the State Guesthouse!

This is the same small building where Wang Ye lived last time.

After sending Wang Ye and others to Building No. 18, Deputy Li and Mr. Chen took their leave first, and made an appointment with Wang Ye to hold a welcome dinner at the hotel at six o'clock in the evening.

It was only about three o'clock in the afternoon, just enough time for Wang Ye and his party to wash up and take a rest.

After flying for six or seven hours, everyone was quite tired.

In fact, there are not many people in Wang Ye's group, there are only about ten people in total. Everyone has a room, and they go back to repair themselves, waiting for the dinner to arrive.

Wang Ye and Nalan Yaqi naturally lived in the largest suite. After entering the room, Wang Ye went to wash up and change into clean clothes.

Nalan Yaqi talked to her mother on the phone first. After all, her mother was in the capital. She couldn't not just say hello when she came back.

After Wang Ye returns, Nalan Yaqi will go home to stay with her mother for a while.

Of course, before Wang Ye goes back, Nalan Yaqi will stay with him here and never leave...

It was not easy for the two of them to have time alone without interference from outsiders. Of course she would cherish it.

"You damn girl! You've returned to the capital, why don't you go home? Why is Wang Ye coming back? He should come to the company to have a look. By the way, his private asset management company is also here. You can’t just take a look.”

Nalan Yaqi's mother, Liu Mei, laughed and scolded.

Her mood was a bit complicated. She clearly knew that Wang Ye was a bit of a playboy. From a mother's point of view, she naturally didn't want her daughter to fall into this.

But on the other hand, she admired Wang Ye's abilities and talents, as well as his current status and wealth, and even worshiped him!

This was still the case when Liu Mei didn't know enough about Wang Ye.

If she fully knew Wang Ye's current situation, I don't know what kind of reaction she would have...

Nalan Yaqi did not tell her mother everything about Wang Ye. She also understood that Wang Ye's true identity was a bit sensitive, and there were some things that couldn't be said everywhere.

Even if it is my mother, there is no need to let her know.

So, she answered vaguely:

"When I come back this time, Wang Ye has an investment project to negotiate with domestic partners. The project is not small. It is estimated that the negotiation will take several days. I am also back as his assistant. I have a lot to do. I will get down to business after I finish my work. Just go home and see you.

I estimate that even if Wang Ye wants to go there, he will have to wait until things are done here. I will contact you then.

Okay, let’s not talk anymore. I have to wash up and change clothes later to attend the welcome banquet in the evening. "

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After Wang Ye washed up and changed clothes and came out, Nalan Yaqi said with a smile: "I just had a phone call with my mother. She asked you if you would go to the branch to inspect. You are her boss. If you To go there, she probably has to prepare in advance."

The "branch" she mentioned refers to the domestic branch of Kitty Eagle Group. Liu Mei is the general manager and is fully responsible for Kitty Eagle Group's business in China.

The office is located in the second phase of China World Trade Center, which is the floor that Wang Ye bought privately.

In addition, the asset company controlled by Zhang Xiaoxi is also located there.

If Wang Ye had gone over, the two companies must have gone to inspect together.

After thinking for a while, Wang Ye simply said: "I'll go back and take a look. Let's wait until the discussion here is over. I guess tomorrow will be the day. After the general intention is determined, the specific details will be left to Ivan and the others to discuss." Okay. The two of us have time to stroll around. Then we will go to the Wangfu Garden first, and then to the company."

Wang Ye knew very well that through the information revealed by Deputy Li and Mr. Chen on the way, this investment should not be a big problem.

What we will discuss tomorrow is nothing more than investment scale and market access scope.

It shouldn't be difficult to talk about it. The other party should have already set a bottom line, and since you are considered "one of your own", they won't do Tai Chi in front of you. The bottom line will tell you.

What else is there to talk about? Just take whatever market you have.

In terms of funds, Yukos Group is not empty. As for BP, let it just play!

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As expected by Wang Ye, during the negotiation the next day, Deputy Li and Mr. Chen were very sincere and did not play tricks at all.

Wang Ye was the first to state his plan, which was to establish two large-scale oil refining bases in Liao Province and Guangdong Province. According to regulations, they need to form joint ventures with relevant domestic companies and cannot invest alone.

Then there is no need to hesitate. Mr. Chen from PetroChina came here just for this reason. There is no need to choose.

Since it is a joint venture, it is not difficult to obtain sales qualifications.

The only tricky thing is that Yukos wants to open its own gas station to retail refined oil.

This is unprecedented in the country.

However, Deputy Li did not refuse, but cautiously said that he needed to go back and report to his superiors about opening a gas station to see what they said.

However, there should be no problem with the refining base and sales qualifications proposed by Wang Ye, and the next step can be discussed in detail.

It's the end of the month. Let's clear all our monthly tickets.