"Leoxia, don't be so unruly in front of our guest. How have I raised you?" Snieryana expressed mild dissatisfaction with her daughter's jumping, hugging, and clinging behavior.
In her mind, a young lady should be poised, gentle, and exude intellectual beauty. But perhaps out of rebellion, Leoxia always did the opposite of what she was taught. It was truly a headache for her as a mother…
Hearing her mother reprimand her in front of her "heartless man," Leoxia pouted in grievance, sneaking a resentful glance at Mavi. Indeed, only one's own mother could handle this little four-dimensional troublemaker.
As the three of them met at the entrance of the energy company, Mavi soon noticed a group of executives in suits emerging from the company's main doors.
"Mavi, let me introduce you. This is Mr. Uslov, the executive president of United Energy Company."
"Uslov, this is Mr. Mavi from Russia. I believe you've heard of him." Snieryana, ever sociable, led Mavi forward to greet the company executives.
Since she was the most influential member of her family in Ukrainian politics, even minor matters could alarm the entire upper management of the energy company…
"Hello, Mr. Mavi. I've heard so much about you! Thank you so much for all the help you've given Ukraine!" Uslov, a tall Ukrainian middle-aged man, greeted him warmly. Unlike other businessmen, those in the energy sector paid close attention to both domestic and international affairs—any shift in the political climate could cause oil and gas prices to surge or plummet.
"Hello, Mr. Uslov. It was just a matter of coincidence that I was able to help," Mavi responded modestly.
However… as he caught a glimpse of Leoxia beside him, he noticed her gaze was filled with a strange expression, as if silently saying: Being overly humble is just showing off! Kid, tread carefully…
Mavi blinked innocently. With her mother present, the little troublemaker wouldn't dare act out, so he simply chose to ignore her antics…
This instantly made Leoxia pout in frustration. She thought, I went through so much trouble to come see you, yet you're acting so indifferent? Hmph! Typical heartless man! Men are all just big pigs' feet!
But Mavi had no time to concern himself with her little tantrum. He was entirely focused on the task at hand—ensuring the smooth execution of the oil pipeline project.
"Mr. Mavi, you're too modest! What you accomplished wasn't just luck. If I were in your shoes, I wouldn't have been able to handle it," Uslov praised.
Hearing this, Leoxia felt a mix of sweetness and annoyance in her heart. It was truly a conflicting feeling…
After some polite small talk at the company entrance, Uslov led Mavi, Snieryana, and Leoxia on a tour of United Energy Company's facilities and equipment.
During the tour, Uslov carefully explained key points regarding pipeline transportation.
"Mr. Mavi, the transportation of natural gas and oil pipelines is quite similar. Before installation, it's crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of the terrain."
"Currently, some companies in the U.S. and Canada have significant expertise in this field. The underground detection equipment developed in the U.S. can accurately determine the depth and layout of underground structures. By using this data, we can effectively map out the pipeline routes, significantly improving exploration efficiency…"
"Additionally, when long-distance pipelines are being connected at junctions, both the design survey team and the construction survey team must be present to ensure accurate placement of pipeline markers. This prevents potential mishaps due to measurement errors."
Uslov was incredibly helpful, offering valuable advice and even introducing Mavi to several pipeline construction companies that United Energy was currently collaborating with. With their experience and capabilities, there shouldn't be any major issues.
"Thank you, Mr. Uslov. The information you've provided is extremely helpful!" As someone with experience, Mavi immediately recognized the value of these resources.
"You're welcome, Mr. Mavi. It was no trouble at all!" Uslov replied with a respectful attitude.
With the resources and contacts provided by United Energy Company, Mavi immediately instructed his subordinates to coordinate with the companies for site inspections and pipeline layout planning. At the same time, he officially established "Ma V Energy Company" to lay the groundwork for future oil and natural gas exploration.
While his team handled the logistics, Mavi, as the boss, had a more leisurely task—riding in Deputy Prime Minister Snieryana's bulletproof Mercedes, accompanying her and her daughter to their home for dinner.
"Mavi, last time I was caught up with unexpected matters and couldn't properly host you. As compensation, how about I treat you to some Château Latour wine that I've been saving for years?" In the back seat, Snieryana, seated to Mavi's right, asked with a smile.
Her daughter, Leoxia, sat to his left, meaning that Mavi was seated right in the middle. No matter which way he turned, he could catch the pleasant fragrance emanating from the two women.
Before Mavi could respond, Leoxia smirked and said teasingly, "Brother Mavi, those two bottles of Château Latour have been my mom's treasured collection for years! Looks like you're in for a treat tonight~"
Judging from the mischievous glint in the little troublemaker's eyes, Mavi had a bad feeling—something was definitely waiting for him…
Cough! "Château Latour, huh? Sounds great! Then I'll gladly accept, Deputy Prime Minister Snieryana." Mavi lightly coughed. Suddenly, he was a bit concerned—if Leoxia decided to cause any trouble at home, things might get way too exciting…
The bulletproof Mercedes soon arrived at an upscale residential area in Ukraine. That familiar Ukrainian villa once again appeared before Mavi's eyes.
As always, Snieryana busied herself in the kitchen preparing dinner, while Mavi and Leoxia "obediently" sat in the living room, pretending to watch TV.
Why pretend? Because…
"Brother Mavi, last night, I dreamed about you," Leoxia said, sitting on the living room sofa in a pair of light yellow shorts and a plain white T-shirt.
(End of Chapter)