Receiving the document from Gasetti, Lake said with some solemnity.
"This budget cut proposal was initiated during Gru's term, but has been dragged on until now. However, now that he is no longer the LAPD Chief, is it still necessary to cut the budget?"
Lake was not very popular with many LAPD officers. If he made another budget cut during his term, his leadership role would become difficult in the future.
"Haha, Lake, you are still lacking in experience. Well, it's understandable since you have been in frontline positions for a long time and lack managerial experience.
As a new leader, you have authority over finances, which gives you authority over affairs, which in turn gives you real power. Cutting the budget is actually good for you."
From a relationship standpoint, Lake is Gasetti's man, so Gasetti was quite generous in sharing his knowledge.
"A good thing?"
Clearly, this rookie LAPD Chief did not understand his superior's meaning.
