Young and Promising

When it came to Medvedev, Gebliev clearly had more to say.

After all, Medvedev had apparently worked under Gebliev a few years ago, so the two had interacted quite often.

As for Alexei, it was harder for him to comment on Medvedev. Although his rank was slightly higher than Medvedev's, when it came to closeness with the Kremlin, he was far inferior to Medvedev.

Perhaps in a few years, Medvedev would become his direct superior.

After thinking it over, Gebliev cautiously said, "How should I put it? Medvedev is quite young. He's only in his thirties this year, yet he's already reached his current position. He can be considered a young success. Of course, he can't compare with you, Misha. Haha..."

In his thirties and already at the ministerial level—he could indeed be described as young and promising.

Of course, that depended on whom he was being compared to.

Wang Ye was only twenty and already a deputy G-level official...

So saying that Medvedev was young in front of Wang Ye was indeed a little inappropriate.

Wang Ye smiled and nodded, signaling for Gebliev to continue. He was still quite interested in Medvedev.

Gebliev went on, "When he worked with me before, everyone spoke highly of him. He was conscientious and responsible, broad-minded rather than old-fashioned, and possessed team spirit. He kept everything under his responsibility in perfect order and never became flustered..."

It was clear that Gebliev thought highly of Medvedev.

Medvedev obviously had exceptional qualities. Otherwise, Saint Petersburg University graduated so many students every year, and there were countless "junior schoolmates."

Why had he alone risen to prominence and become Putin's most trusted partner?

After listening to Gebliev lavishly praise Medvedev without addressing the key issue, Wang Ye pressed, "Then what is his stance on this transfer of