"Hello, Mr. Mavi? This is Mikhail. I'm delighted to have this conversation with you. The President is very pleased with your performance in Ukraine. He wants to know if you'd be interested in getting involved in the oil and energy sector. Specifically, he's considering constructing a transportation route capable of delivering 8 million tons of crude oil per year to Ukraine…"
The National Security Advisor, Mikhail, enthusiastically extended the invitation over the phone. Having successfully resolved the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier issue, Russia was now set to fulfill its promise of establishing a large crude oil transportation route to Ukraine.
However, the exact logistics of this route were still up for discussion. Should they opt for maritime transportation or a land-based pipeline system?
Both methods had their pros and cons. Shipping by sea had lower costs but required more time. Meanwhile, an oil pipeline had a high initial cost and came with the risk of emergency repairs in case of pipeline damage. If a rupture occurred, rapid repairs would be necessary.
"Alright, Mr. Mikhail, I'm willing to give it a shot," Mavi responded. Oil had countless uses and was an incredibly valuable resource, so there was no way he would refuse such an invitation.
"Excellent. In that case, Mr. Mavi, we hope you can present us with a comprehensive plan," Mikhail said over the phone. This lucrative opportunity was being entrusted to Mavi by the Russian government.
This marked his first step into Russia's energy sector. From establishing an oil transportation route to securing extraction rights, the ultimate goal was to build a company on par with industry giants like PetroChina and Sinopec.
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After taking on this "contracting job," Mavi began evaluating the best method of transporting the oil.
A transportation route capable of delivering 8 million tons of crude oil annually was no small project. He personally preferred pipeline transport—directly transferring crude oil from Russian energy companies to Ukraine.
However, pipeline construction required exceptional quality standards. If the project turned into a shoddy operation, Mavi's energy company would be doomed from the start.
Even if the Russian government wanted to give him more opportunities in the future, they wouldn't dare take the risk. After all, oil was a critical national resource for Russia.
"Vice Prime Minister Snezhnana, I heard that your family is involved in the energy business?" Mavi called Snezhnana. Her family owned the renowned "Ukraine Unified Energy Company," which monopolized the country's natural gas supply and generated substantial profits.
Politics and business were deeply intertwined. Running for office required massive financial backing. In many countries, presidential candidates relied on business sponsors—without them, even campaign travel expenses would be a problem, let alone fulfilling policy promises.
Upon receiving Mavi's call, Snezhnana immediately understood his intentions. "That's right. So, are you planning to build an oil pipeline and enter the energy sector?"
Between Snezhnana and her daughter, Leoxia, the mother-daughter duo had Mavi completely figured out. He had barely said a word before she accurately guessed his entire plan—she was definitely his nemesis.
"That's right, Vice Prime Minister Snezhnana," Mavi admitted openly. There was no need to play games in front of the beautiful vice prime minister.
"Are you at the hotel right now? I can introduce you to Uslov, the CEO of Unified Energy Company. He should be able to help you," Snezhnana offered without hesitation, showing remarkable generosity.
"That would be great! Thank you, Vice Prime Minister Snezhnana!" Mavi quickly expressed his gratitude. His business was expanding rapidly—now, he was even getting involved in the national energy sector. At this rate, venturing into the aerospace industry would only be a matter of time.
"No need to thank me. I should be the one thanking you for helping Ukraine with such a major issue!" Snezhnana responded sincerely. Some of Ukraine's top officials were truly short-sighted. From dismantling their nuclear arsenal to nearly losing their nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, they had been completely manipulated by the EU.
Fortunately, Mavi had stepped in to resolve the crisis. Otherwise, Ukraine would have been doomed under the current leadership.
After finishing his call with the beautiful vice prime minister, Mavi prepared to head to the Unified Energy Company headquarters to meet their CEO.
However, to his surprise, Vice Prime Minister Snezhnana decided to personally introduce him instead of just making a phone call.
Not only that, but when Snezhnana's daughter, Leoxia, learned that Mavi was visiting her family's energy company, she insisted on tagging along as well.
This meant the business negotiations were about to become even more complicated!
Not only did Mavi have to act as if he and Leoxia had a purely platonic relationship, but he also had to ensure that her mother, Snezhnana, didn't suspect anything.
After all, a woman's intuition could be frighteningly accurate. If the truth were to come out, this energy deal might just fall apart…
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"Mavi!"
At the entrance of the Unified Energy Company headquarters, Leoxia ran toward Mavi and hugged him tightly. She even deliberately pressed her E-cup chest firmly against him…
This nearly scared the life out of him. He quickly stepped back and asked, "What are you doing here?"
Leoxia lifted her exquisitely made-up face and gazed at him seriously. "This is my family's business. Why wouldn't I be here?"
Her eyes held an unmistakable affection, making Mavi feel slightly guilty.
Ever since their movie night in Russia, he hadn't reached out to Leoxia much. This had left the little troublemaker feeling dejected. But because of their social status, she couldn't just travel to Russia whenever she pleased.
That's why she insisted on tagging along this time—to see her "heartless man" in person.
"You're always welcome here," Mavi said, flashing his signature smile.
Just then, Vice Prime Minister Snezhnana arrived, gracefully walking toward them in a stunning white business suit.
Despite being a mother, Snezhnana's figure was impeccably maintained. Her complexion and features made her look like a woman in her late twenties or early thirties at most.
Standing beside her daughter, Leoxia, the two looked more like sisters than mother and daughter.
Particularly striking was their ample feminine charm, which Mavi had previously experienced firsthand with Leoxia. The thought alone sent a shiver down his spine…
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(End of Chapter)