Ulyanov enthusiastically welcomed Owen and Monica into the house. There were several people standing in the corner of the house, who were his bodyguards.
"Come on one..."
He threw a cigar to Owen, and Owen waved his hand. He never smoked, and this thing would do no good except harm to his body.
In the living room, everyone sat down, and Owen asked: "How was the discussion? Is it convenient to disclose it?"
Ulyanov's face was filled with a smile. He took a puff of his cigar and blew out the smoke ring leisurely. This smile has not disappeared since he saw Irving.
"I arrived in Moscow yesterday. Please forgive me for not looking for you first. I was really impatient..."
Irving shrugged, he could completely understand Ulyanov's psychology.
"The effect is pretty good. President Wolfsky and I have reached some agreements. The country will come forward to take back some of the resources in my hands, but will also give me some compensation accordingly. But you know, this is not the point. The point is, I
Crossed off the president's unfriendly list..."
"Thank you for all this. You gave me this opportunity."
"You're here again."
Irving was very happy for him. People who have never experienced the feeling of being cared about by the president have no way of understanding it. No matter how powerful an individual is, they are not enough to face the state machine.
To a certain extent, he is also remembered by the president, but compared to the United States, the Russian president is obviously more powerful.
"congratulations."
"Thanks."
The two hugged again, and Ulyanov patted Irving on the back, "Follow me, man..."
The two of them were led to a room by Uri, which was a conference room, but from the moment they entered, Owen's eyes were attracted by the green US dollars on the table.
The long table in the conference room is covered with US dollars. It doesn't seem to be very thick, but the long table is long.
What does this mean?
Owen looked at Uri doubtfully, and Ulyanov smiled and said: "Friend, I said I will repay you. Although we are friends, you have helped me a lot. These are my thoughts, don't refuse.
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"No, no, no, Uri, this is too exaggerated..."
A table full of money, Uri fully demonstrated to Owen what it means to be rich. Owen didn't know how much money the whole table had. There must be ten million, maybe twenty million, but he couldn't take it.
"Don't refuse, friend, haha, don't worry about the transportation problem, this is just to show you, I will put all the money into your card later, that boy Bayev knows if your account number is correct..."
Ulyanov smiled generously and puffed out his cigar domineeringly from time to time.
Irving still wanted to refuse, but Uri had already avoided the topic.
"One more thing, regarding the Moscow Hotel, you have also seen their combat effectiveness. Are you interested in joining? I can transfer some shares to you..."
"What?"
Owen found it a little unbelievable that Ulyanov could become the grass-headed king in the Caucasus by relying on two things, countless wealth and the force of the Moscow Hotel.
Money alone is of no use, you also need the force to protect the money, and the Moscow Hotel is undoubtedly that.
It can be said that this is Ulyanov's taboo, something that no one else is allowed to get involved with.
Now Ulyanov actually wants to give up his love to Irving, which is why Irving finds it incredible. Thinking about it from another perspective, if Irving were Ulyanov, he would never be able to give away the core strength in his hands.
Seeing Owen's probing eyes, Ulyanov smiled and said helplessly: "Well, the fact is that the government does not want me to continue to have an armed force like the Moscow Hotel, so I have to separate it, at least
I can no longer control him. Of course, I will retain a certain amount of shares, and this process of reducing holdings will definitely continue for a period of time, at least until I see the sincerity of the Russian government..."
After hearing this explanation, everything makes sense. The president does not want the oligarchs to have such a powerful armed force as the Moscow Hotel. Although the Moscow Hotel is nothing in front of the country, for the government, all uncontrollable factors are
Making it controllable is the most correct approach.
Ulyanov is obviously unwilling to do so, but this point is necessary and may be an important part of the agreement between the two parties.
He will reduce his shareholding, but he must wait until the government truly fulfills its promise to prevent Russia from taking advantage of the situation.
It can be said that this opportunity is once in a lifetime. Owning the shares of the Moscow Hotel, it is false to say that Irving is not interested. Owning a PMC company, even if it is only a part, is equivalent to having a trump card in his hand, and he must consider it if he wants to move it.
Trump cards to consider.
Regardless of the income aspect, its deterrence alone has great value.
You know, ordinary people can't play with things like PMC. If Ulyanov hadn't been willing to take him, he wouldn't even be qualified to join.
But at the same time, Owen also had a doubt: "Why not give it to Bayev?"
Ulyanov smiled bitterly: "Of course Bayev does. The agreement I reached with the government is that I can own shares in the Moscow Hotel, but I can no longer have a controlling interest, so I will give part of my shares to Bayev.
, but the officials are not fools, and they will definitely not be satisfied with this. Therefore, the combined shares of the two of us cannot exceed 50%, so we need someone else to help us, and you are the best choice..."
Ulyanov spoke eloquently.
"You are Bayev's life and death brother. He trusts you very much. I believe that if anything happens, you will definitely stand by his side..."
Ulyanov looked into Irving's eyes, and after seeing Irving nodded, he continued: "Secondly, you saved President Vovsky's life. This is a big favor, and you helped me. I
It is reasonable and reasonable to hand over the shares to you. Even if the president sees something, he will probably choose to acquiesce. And the combined shares of you, me, and Bayev will exceed 51%, so the actual control of the Moscow Hotel is still in our hands...
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After Ulyanov finished speaking, Owen finally understood what this guy was up to.
What a cunning old man.
But I have to admire his vision. In such a plan, he has calculated the character of the president and Irving. This is the first time Irving has seen Ulyanov in this aspect. I have only seen him as a person before.
The kindly elder and friend's father-in-law side may be the side of him as a businessman who can become an oligarch at this time.
Sure enough, no one who can become an oligarch is simple.
"Of course, I agree, just use the money you just gave me to offset the shares."
Irving readily agreed, although he was a little unhappy. In doing so, Ulyanov seemed to be taking advantage of his relationship with President Vovsky, but he was an adult, and adults do not consider likes and dislikes, only gains and losses.
This is actually a win-win situation. He gained an additional stake in a PMC company for no reason, and at the same time, he could help Bayev and Ulyanov would not lose actual control of the Moscow Hotel.
"Thank you so much."
Ulyanov gave Irving another hug.
"Honey, we have to leave..."
Monica pointed to the hour hand on the watch.
"Oh, sorry, yes, we have to leave. There is a dinner party tonight and we have to prepare some gifts in advance."
Owen and Monica stood up to say goodbye. Ulyanov did not force him to stay, but snapped his fingers: "If you need gifts, I have some very suitable ones here..."
The bodyguard promptly brought over a gift box containing Black Gold Vodka.
"I brought this here to drink myself. It's not very expensive, but it's just right as a gift."
Irving still wanted to refuse, but Ulyanov had already thrust the gift box into Irving's hand.
"Okay, you rejected the 20 million US dollars, so don't refuse this small gift, otherwise I will be very embarrassed."