Chapter 123: Cold Reception
After listening to Gusinsky's speech, everyone present impassionedly expressed that they would contribute their part to the social development of the great Russia, and the scene was not lively for a while!
Such a scene made Zhuang Mingge dumbfounded: I have seen shameless, but such shameless, it is really the first time I have seen it with my own eyes!
Although Zhuang Mingge knows very well that most of these oligarchs who are interested in politics and have developed into politics are hypocritical guys, Zhuang Mingge never imagined that these people are enjoying the huge assets obtained by using various legal loopholes and improper means, and at the same time, they can also enthusiastically express their ardent expectations for improving the living standards of the Russian people!
I'll it, am I really naΓ―ve? It should have been known a long time ago, and what any politician said could not be trusted......
"Haha, Chairman Corleone, so you're here, it's really easy for me to find." A hearty laugh came from Zhuang Mingge's right side, "Roman, you are really good, why don't you hurry up and bring Chairman Corleone here?" β
"I'm very sorry, Mr. Boris." Abu hurriedly bowed his head and apologized, now he doesn't have the capital to dare to argue with this "red godfather of the Kremlin", "Chairman Corleone was listening to Mr. Gusinsky's speech just now, I don't want to disturb his interest." β
"I'm sorry, Mr. Berezovsky, Gusinsky's speech is really good, I accidentally listened to it, and I have to ask you to come to me in person, I'm very sorry." Zhuang Mingge also hurriedly explained.
"Haha, it doesn't matter, Chairman Corleone." Berezovsky waved his hand absently and said, "Come with me, I'll introduce you to some of our outstanding people in Russia." β
"Thank you, Mr. Berezovsky."
"Where is that, Chairman Corleone." Berezovsky patted Zhuang Mingge's shoulder cordially and said, "I believe in a word, one more friend, and when I encounter difficulties in the future, there will be one more way out." β
So, taking advantage of the fact that the atmosphere of the banquet gradually became warmer, Berezovsky lost no time in introducing Zhuang Mingge to the other oligarchs present.
The reaction of the others was okay, it was nothing more than polite words such as long-term admiration and good luck, but for the sake of Berezovsky's face, at least they all looked very enthusiastic.
However, when Berezovsky introduced himself to Gusinsky, another initiator of this banquet, Zhuang Mingge could clearly feel that Gusinsky, who controls the Russian media industry, can be said to be very cold towards himself, and even a little bad. Just said a few words to himself in a vicious voice, and then turned his head to talk to other oligarchs.
β¦β¦
"Ah, Chairman Corleone, I really didn't expect that Vladimir (Gusinsky) hadn't let go of the past."
Berezovsky apparently did not expect his ally Gusinsky to come to such a hand at this time, and such a move was obviously not to give himself face. His face quietly changed a few times, and he revealed the matter in a mocking tone.
"Once upon a time?" Zhuang Mingge was a little puzzled, and at this time, Abramovich, who had been silent beside him, approached Zhuang Mingge from behind, and quietly explained to Zhuang Mingge: "Mr. Gusinsky, like Mr. Boris, is a Jew......
"Xiexie, I see." Zhuang Mingge listened to Abu's explanation, and finally knew that Weishenme Gusinsky would have such an attitude towards him.
It turned out that Gusinsky often referred to himself as a "pure Jew" among these oligarchs in Russia, so to show this, he was always hostile to people from Germany and Italy.
Alas, it is no wonder that after Putin later made a move against the seven oligarchs, Berezovsky could live in Britain, while Gusinsky could only squat in that war-torn part of Israel.
At this time, Zhuang Mingge suddenly remembered that the Comrade Abramovich in front of him seemed to have Jewish ancestry like these two oligarchs......
Hehe, it seems that this Abu is not an honest man.
Although Abramovich rose to prominence in the 90s, he can be said to be unknown during the rule of the seven oligarchs, and several more famous things are only the former head of the Russian Security Service Korzhakov accusing Abramovich of being the "cash machine" of the Yeltsin family, and the rumors that Abramovich had an affair with Yeltsin's youngest daughter Tatyana.
More often than not, he was working with Berezovsky, who acted as a spearhead in acquiring all kinds of high-quality state assets at extremely low prices.
After Putin came to power, he began to purge the older generation of oligarchs in the country, and the shrewd Abu did not stand on the wrong side at this time, maintained a very close relationship with Putin, and could be said to be obedient to Putin's instructions, which also made him fortunate to become one of the few Russian oligarchs who were not purged.
As for Chelsea, who later became the Premier League team, in Zhuang Mingge's view, this is more like a "cunning rabbit three holes" scheme, so that the Russian official does not dare to attack him easily.
Abu really didn't lie to Zhuang Mingge, and his reserved approach would maximize his chances of survival, but compared with Abu, Zhuang Mingge still felt that it was much better to cooperate with that bold Berezovsky than with this cunning Abu.
β¦β¦
At this time, the guests in the room, after shouting a burst of impassioned slogans, ended this behavior and began to turn their attention to the more exquisite and delicious food in the small hall.
At this time, the "banquet" in the small hall really became a banquet in the true sense. The banquet has only just begun, but the food on the table is swept away by these financial oligarchs, who have mostly climbed up from the bottom of society.
Damn, that's too much of an exaggeration, isn't it? Anyway, he is a person with status, how can he be so inattentive to his demeanor?
"Antonio, you can eat too...... The food here is the whole of Moscow...... But there is not a restaurant...... Comparable to. Abramovich held a sandwich in his left hand, took a big bite, and said indistinctly.
Seeing that Abdu on the side began to gobble, Zhuang Mingge decided...... Go fill your stomach yourself! I'll talk about it when I'm done eating! Isn't there an old Chinese saying: Man is iron, rice is steel, and if you don't eat a meal, you will be hungry......
After a feast of food and drinks, the oligarchs began to gather in groups and entered several separate rooms at the edge of the small hall to begin some secret deliberations about their future.
Berezovsky, on the other hand, politely declined Gusinsky's invitation, staggered to Zhuang Mingge, and dragged him into the innermost room.
PS1: I was dizzy yesterday, and I forgot to say it, thanks to the reward of "Runaway Turret"~
PS2: It's so uncomfortable to have a cold......