Chapter 367: Contradictions
Zhao Lichun pondered for a long time and finally made a decision. He picked up his phone and called Gao Yuliang.
"Yuliang, I've thought about it and decided to lend you money. But you have to remember that this money is for the love between Qi Tongwei and Chen Yang, and also for the regrets I had when I was young. I hope they can cherish this relationship and not let me down." Zhao Lichun's voice was full of expectations.
Gao Yuliang was delighted when he heard what Zhao Lichun said. He quickly said, "Secretary Zhao, don't worry. Qi Tongwei and Chen Yang will definitely cherish this relationship and won't let you down. I will also supervise them to ensure that they return the money to you as soon as possible."
Zhao Lichun nodded slightly and said, "Okay, let's do this. I hope they can get through this difficult time and live a happy life."
Zhao Lichun had just put down the phone and was still feeling emotional about his decision when he suddenly heard a noisy sound of footsteps and fierce kicking on the door. Then, Li Dakang rushed into Zhao Lichun's house aggressively.
Li Dakang's face was filled with anger, his eyes were blazing with fire, and as soon as he saw Zhao Lichun, he loudly accused him, "Secretary Zhao, how could you be so unrighteous? I clearly told you not to help Gao Yuliang, he is not reliable at all, why did you still lend him money?"
Zhao Lichun was somewhat annoyed by Li Dakang's sudden intrusion and accusation. His face darkened and he said, "Dakang, what are you doing? How could you barge into my home so recklessly and yell at me? I'm your superior, you should respect my decision."
Li Dakang did not back down at all and continued, "Secretary Zhao, I respect you, but I cannot watch you make the wrong decision. Gao Yuliang is a manipulator. He must have ulterior motives for borrowing money. If you help him like this, you will only bring trouble to yourself."
Zhao Lichun frowned and said, "Dakang, don't be so extreme. Gao Yuliang said he borrowed the money for Qi Tongwei and Chen Yang. I was moved by their love. I had a similar experience when I was young, so I decided to help them."
Li Dakang sneered, "Secretary Zhao, you are too naive. Can you believe what Gao Yuliang said? He must be lying to you. The relationship between him and Qi Tongwei is very complicated. Who knows what they are up to."
Zhao Lichun said angrily, "Dakang, don't always doubt others. Gao Yuliang is my old subordinate after all, I can't just stand by and watch him die. Besides, I believe in the power of love, I hope they can get through this difficult time."
Li Dakang shook his head and said, "Secretary Zhao, you are being too soft-hearted. You can't let your emotions get the better of you in the officialdom. Once Gao Yuliang gets the money, he might do something even more outrageous. By then, it will be too late for you to regret it."
Zhao Lichun shouted angrily: "Li Dakang, you are going too far. You are my secretary and my subordinate. How can you blame me? You should obey my decision instead of blaming me here."
Li Dakang was not to be outdone and said, "Secretary Zhao, I am doing this for your own good and for our cause. I cannot bear to see you being used by Gao Yuliang. If you insist on helping Gao Yuliang, I can only report this matter to my superiors."
Zhao Lichun was so angry that he was shaking all over. He said, "Li Dakang, you dare to threaten me? Don't forget that your future is in my hands. If you dare to report it to your superiors, I will not let you have a good ending."
Li Dakang straightened his chest and said, "Secretary Zhao, I am not afraid. I am doing this for justice and for the interests of the Party and the people. I cannot just stand by and watch you make mistakes."
The two argued back and forth, and the argument became more and more intense. The conflict between the superior and the subordinate broke out completely at this moment. Zhao Lichun felt that Li Dakang disobeyed his orders and challenged his authority; while Li Dakang thought that Zhao Lichun was overwhelmed by emotions and made a wrong decision.
During the argument, both of them became more and more emotional. Zhao Lichun's face turned livid, and Li Dakang's eyes were full of determination. They both felt that they were right and were unwilling to give in.
At this time, Zhao Lichun's wife heard the quarrel and came out. She saw Zhao Lichun and Li Dakang were on the verge of a fight, and hurried forward to mediate.
"Stop arguing and talk it out if you have anything to say. Arguing like this won't solve the problem," said Zhao Lichun's wife.
Zhao Lichun snorted and said, "He doesn't respect me at all and dares to threaten me. How can I not be angry?"
Li Dakang also said: "I am not disrespecting you, I am doing this for your own good. Gao Yuliang is not trustworthy, you cannot help him."
Zhao Lichun's wife looked at the two men, shook her head helplessly, and said, "Calm down a bit. We can discuss this matter again. Maybe there is a better solution."
With the persuasion of Zhao Lichun's wife, the two men's emotions calmed down a little, but the conflict between them was not resolved and the atmosphere remained tense.
Zhao Lichun sat on the sofa, silent. Li Dakang also stood aside, deep in thought. They were all thinking about what to do next.
After a while, Zhao Lichun broke the silence. "Dakang, I know you are doing this for my own good. However, I have made a decision and will not change it easily. You can keep your opinion, but you must obey my orders."
Li Dakang frowned and said, "Secretary Zhao, I cannot obey a wrong order. I will continue to report this matter to my superiors until someone stops your wrong decision."
Zhao Lichun stood up angrily and said, "Li Dakang, are you going to rebel? Don't forget, you are my subordinate and you must listen to me."
Li Dakang said fearlessly: "Secretary Zhao, I am not rebelling. I am doing this for the benefit of the party and the people. If you insist on making a wrong decision, I can only do this."
The two men were in a stalemate again. The contradiction between them seemed to be irreconcilable. In this officialdom full of power and interests, the relationship between superiors and subordinates has become so complicated and tense.
At this time, Gao Yuliang was unaware of the quarrel between Zhao Lichun and Li Dakang. He was immersed in joy, thinking that he had finally found a life-saving straw. He began to plan how to use the money to solve his own problems, but he didn't know that a bigger storm was quietly brewing.
When Gao Yuliang learned that Zhao Lichun agreed to lend him money, he felt a complex emotion. He sat in the study, holding his mobile phone tightly in his hand, with a lot of thoughts in his mind.
At this moment, he felt relieved and worried. This money was undoubtedly his lifeline, giving him hope of getting out of trouble. However, he also knew clearly that this was only a temporary relief, and a bigger storm might be brewing quietly.