My Realistic Simulation Game

Chapter 255 The Final Moment
Qin Yuan put down the annual report in his hand, and with a thought, the virtual screen in front of him disappeared.

He is currently embezzling Soviet assets and constantly racking up system achievements.

One "first" after another propelled him to the top of the wealth list, and a mysterious feeling lingered in his heart.

It seems that only a thin, easily pierced membrane remains between us and clearing the gate.

But this last barrier requires a massive influx of resources, enough to trigger a qualitative change, to break through.

"We must seize all the capital we can grasp right now. The collapse of the Soviet Union was like a huge asset amplifier, which could amplify the invested capital several times or even dozens of times."

Qin Yuan understood perfectly.

The fastest way to acquire huge amounts of capital right now is undoubtedly through Western banks that are eyeing the Soviet legacy.

The fact that the Far East Hotel project was able to attract them proves that the Far East Group's brand has gained weight in Western capital circles.

Right now, there's an even more attractive project to discuss.

That is the Far Eastern International Bank itself.

Compared to physical hotels that require long-term operation, this financial institution, which was growing rapidly and had its tentacles reaching every corner of the Soviet Union, was more to the liking of financial capitalists.

Not to mention, it's no secret that Société Générale and Wells Fargo have their eyes on it.

"Xiao Di, how much do you know about the Far East International Bank's movements?" Qin Yuan raised his eyebrows and looked at Yi Xiao Di.

"Old Pan is very quick,"

Yi Xiaodi was clearly well aware of the situation and calmly reported, "Over the past three months, in accordance with your previous instructions, he has joined forces with local powerful figures in the Vkolan, Belarus, and Caucasus regions to establish branches and multiple financial exchange points in major cities."

"In the five Central Asian countries, he personally led teams to open the doors of one city after another, and the development speed was extremely rapid."

Pan Shiyi cherished this opportunity to prove himself and recruited and trained a large number of people from China and the Soviet Union.

Although these people are inexperienced, they are perfectly capable of handling the two basic tasks of savings and loans.

Compared to the extensive business of Western banks and the profound foundation of multinational banks.

Pan Shiyi focuses on two businesses: "ruble preservation" and "low-interest loans".

On the one hand, it absorbed a large amount of private capital; on the other hand, according to Qin Yuan's arrangement, it provided loans to promising state-owned factories in various regions.

Today, the Far Eastern Group's tentacles are extending to every corner of the Soviet Union through these financial lifelines.

"Currently, the Far Eastern International Bank has a total of 57 branches and 138 financial outlets throughout the Soviet Union. Especially in the peripheral areas that Western banks look down on, our coverage area is currently only the Soviet state-owned banks and our Far Eastern International Bank."

Yi Xiaodi added that he was also proud of Pan Shiyi's achievements.

"Shi Yi did a good job."

Qin Yuan nodded approvingly, then changed the subject, "What about the investments from Industrial Bank and Wells Fargo? How far have they progressed?"

This is where the majority of capital is acquired.

The two companies had previously given a valuation of four billion US dollars, which shocked a host of capital firms on the ten-nation banking street.

Even Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, and UBS, which had previously collaborated with Far East International, couldn't sit still and expressed their intention to invest.

Xingye and Fuguo acted like catfish thrown into a sardine school, completely stirring up the market.

This has led to a continuous increase in the valuation of Far Eastern International Bank.

Especially given the chaotic situation in the Soviet Union, the Far Eastern International Bank's growth and expansion accelerated.

Moreover, once they invested in Far Eastern International Bank, they acquired half of its shares and a cooperation agreement was reached.

That would mean that investors would gain access to Far Eastern International Bank's banking network in remote areas such as the Far East, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.

This will greatly enhance their business operations.

This is not only true for Industrial Bank and Wells Fargo, but also a great temptation for banks like Citibank and UBS that focus on business in major cities like Moscow.

but.

For Qin Yuan...

Let them fight it out; the fiercer their competition, the more astronomical the amount of capital he can leverage.

"Mr. Qin, the current valuation has been raised to five billion US dollars,"

Yi Xiaodi immediately replied, "But they still insist on subscribing to 50% of the shares. Wells Fargo's attitude is particularly tough, stating that it's not worth the price if they can't get a controlling stake. Among the major banks, Industrial Bank is the most proactive and has the strongest willingness, followed by... Morgan Stanley."

"Morgan?" Qin Yuan was slightly surprised, as he had not had much contact with Morgan's people.

On the contrary, I had multiple contacts with banks such as Citibank and UBS.

Wells Fargo is starting to back down, so why is Morgan still so persistent?
"Yes, it was Morgan. It was their sudden disruption that put pressure on Industrial Bank and Wells Fargo, causing them to accelerate the pace of negotiations."

Yi Xiaodi guessed, "I estimate... the results will be out today."

Qin Yuan nodded: "Once the results are out, have Shi Yi come to see me immediately."

That same afternoon, Pan Shiyi walked into Qin Yuan's office.

Accompanying him were Elena, Wang Gongquan, Binzi, and other core members. They all looked travel-worn but couldn't hide their excitement.

"President Qin, it's done!" Pan Shiyi pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses and handed over a thick document.

Qin Yuan took the crucial financing agreement and quickly flipped to the key terms page.

His gaze swept over the astronomical figures and complex shareholding structure, and even he felt a surge of emotion.

The company was valued at $5 billion and offered 45% of its shares to bring in Société Générale and Morgan Stanley as strategic investors.

The funds will be injected in the form of a combination of preferred shares and long-term low-interest loans to ensure that Far East Group retains absolute control and business autonomy.

The comprehensive cooperation between the two in various fields has not only expanded the reach of the three major banks, but also provided them with a large, overt agent.

Far Eastern International Bank can also expand its cooperation with the three banks without restrictions on capital transfers.

This was a brilliant victory; they secured a huge sum of money without being tied down.

With this injection of capital, which can be described as "rocket fuel," his plans will be able to proceed at an even more astonishing pace.

At this moment, Elena stepped forward and handed over a document: "Qin, the talent fund program has achieved remarkable results."

"This is the current list of members who have joined our fund."

Qin Yuan took the book and looked down at the names on it, while Elena continued, "Currently, more than seventy experts in cutting-edge fields such as computers and electronic communications have clearly expressed their willingness to join the Far East Group."

This is the direction for the future development of the Far East Group.

"In addition, some experts in aerodynamics, aircraft design institutes, and shipbuilding, including aircraft carriers, have also expressed their intention to work in China. Among them are several experts from the Tupolev Design Bureau, who have always been on good terms with us."

“However,” she paused, her tone slightly regretful, “Mr. Valery Babbich declined our invitation.”

Qin Yuan was not surprised by this.

He knew that Babbage was a pure patriot and engineer who closely tied the fate of the nation to his personal career.

In his previous life, even after the Soviet Union split, he, as a Russian, chose to stay at the Varyag shipyard, solely to realize his dream of launching the giant ship.

Only when funding dried up completely, the shipyard fell apart, and his dreams were shattered did he return to Russia, disheartened, to write books.

Later, when he was recruited by China, he mainly provided consultation and recollections, and did not directly participate in core work.

Money and treatment are insufficient to move such a soul.

His beliefs must be shaken at their very core.

“Elena,” Qin Yuan said, closing the financing agreement and looking at her intently, “go to Nikolayev yourself and see Babich one more time.”

"Don't negotiate. Just tell him clearly that, based on all the information we have and our assessment of the situation, the Soviet Union at present, and the new country that is about to be born, absolutely has no possibility and will never have the resources to launch the Varyag."

"Inviting him was not to ask him to betray the Soviet Union, but to invite him to see for himself the real Soviet Union and to see China in the East."

"'No investigation, no right to speak.'"

“Tell him that if he really wants to see his life’s work no longer become scrap metal on the slipway, then he should go and see for himself whether another rising Eastern power has the determination and ability to do so.”

"I suggested that he conduct an on-site investigation."

Elena nodded solemnly; she understood the significance of this mission.

A few days later, the wheels of history rolled on with unstoppable force.

On December 8, 1991, the three Slavic countries, which were the three founding members of the Soviet Union, signed an agreement in the Belovezhskaya Pravda forest, announcing the establishment of the Commonwealth of Independent States and declaring that "the Soviet Union as a subject of international law and a geopolitical reality has ceased to exist."

This agreement legally sealed the fate of the Soviet Union.

On this very day, Babich, who was on the shores of the Black Sea, heard this thunderous news on the radio.

The immense shock shook him to his core, and Elena's words echoed in his ears like a curse.

Looking at the massive ship that was mostly completed on the slipway, a profound sense of powerlessness and uncertainty about the future prompted him to finally make up his mind.

He needs to verify it with his own eyes, to "investigate" it.

Just four days before the agreement was signed, on December 4, the KGB, the powerful backbone that had sustained the Soviet Union for seventy years, was dissolved.

It was officially ordered to be dissolved and split into four independent organizations.

These are the Federal Security Service, the Foreign Intelligence Service, the Communications and Information Service, and the Border Troops.

This signifies the complete end of an era.

On the very evening of the same day that the KGB headquarters completed its historical mission and the plaque was removed, Qin Yuan received a message relayed by Ekaterina:
[Chief Latovis hopes to see him one last time before leaving Lubyanka]

Qin Yuan knew this was not a simple farewell.

This will be the last dialogue with the core of power in the old era, and also the moment to unveil the deeper shadows.

He straightened his collar and said in a deep voice to Wu Weiguo beside him:

"Get the car ready, let's go to Lubyanka."

(End of this chapter)