Solving the case: Combining the police dog's olfactory genes at the beginning

"I almost helped her complete her final murder."

The operating room lights were blindingly white. Jiang Xia stood in the corner, fine beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

Luo Fei's words were like a sharp knife, cleaving a crack in the fantasy world he had carefully constructed.

"You're saying Li Lin is using me?"

Jiang Xia's voice trembled, and her fingers unconsciously picked at the plaster on the wall.

"Impossible, she was clearly in so much pain."

Luo Fei took a step forward, casting a shadow over Jiang Xia.

"Those four victims were all killed by Li Lin. She wasn't violated at all; it was all a setup by her."

Jiang Xia suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with panic.

"Do you have evidence?"

"You know it in your heart."

Luo Fei's voice was deep and powerful.

“After each incident, Li Lin would contact you immediately to pour out her ‘pain,’ didn’t she?”

Jiangxia's pupils suddenly contracted.

Memories flood back. After each murder, Li Lin would indeed "coincidentally" appear, trembling and crying in his arms, and he would comfort her tenderly, even helping her to cover up some details.

"She took advantage of your expertise and feelings."

Luo Fei continued.

"She makes you believe that only surgery can 'save' her. But in reality, she wants to use you to completely destroy Li Ya's personality and take over that body."

Jiang Xia's breathing became rapid. He recalled the strange light that flashed in Li Lin's eyes every time she mentioned surgery. It didn't seem like fear, but more like anticipation.

"I...I almost did."

Jiang Xia's voice choked with emotion.

Luo Fei patted him on the shoulder.

"It's not too late to wake up now. Let's work together to destroy the demon inside Sister Ya's body."

Inside the operating room, medical staff are making final preparations.

Li Ya lay quietly on the operating table, her eyes covered by a white sheet, a trusting smile on her lips.

Upon seeing Luo Fei and Jiang Xia enter together, the attending physician, Director Wang, instinctively took two steps back, the bruise on his wrist still throbbing slightly.

"I'm sorry, Director Wang."

Luo Fei sincerely apologized.

"I was too impulsive just now."

Director Wang forced a smile, but it only made him appear more nervous.

"Is it okay? Can the surgery continue?"

Luo Fei nodded and turned to Li Ya.

"Sister Ya, there was a misunderstanding earlier. I've already explained it to Dr. Jiang. The surgery can continue."

Li Ya tilted her head slightly, her voice soft.

"Is it really okay?"

"I promise."

Luo Fei's voice was firm yet gentle.

As Li Ya lay back down, Luo Fei winked at Jiang Xia.

Jiang Xia walked to the control panel and whispered to Director Wang.

"I'll handle this one."

Director Wang hesitated for a moment, but under Luo Fei's gaze, he stepped aside.

Luo Fei stood at the head of Li Ya and gently pressed his hands against her temples.

"Relax, Sister Ya. I'll let you sleep for a while."

His eyes shone with golden light.
"Genius Eye" activated.

Li Ya's breathing quickly became steady and long, and she entered a deep hypnotic state.

Medical staff quickly stepped forward and secured her to the platform of the EEG elimination device.

How exactly does this machine work?

Luo Fei asked, tapping his fingers lightly on the metal tabletop.

Director Wang wiped his sweat.

"The principle is to interfere with the electrical activity of specific areas of the brain using electromagnetic waves of a specific frequency, thereby 'erasing' the neural patterns of the target personality. We have successfully treated more than 100 patients with multiple personality disorder."

Luo Fei narrowed his eyes.

"What if it were used on normal people?"

"That would damage the basic personality structure and lead to a complete collapse of cognitive function."

Director Wang's voice grew softer and softer.

"It's like becoming a vegetable."

"This kind of thing should be strictly controlled."

Luo Fei said coldly.

"Every surgery is meticulously documented!"

Director Wang hurriedly explained.

"Moreover, it requires authorization from three attending physicians to start."

Luo Fei ignored him and turned to Jiang Xia.

"Are you ready?"

Jiang Xia's Adam's apple bobbed, and he nodded.

Luo Fei leaned close to Li Ya's ear, his voice becoming deep and commanding.

"Li Lin, I know you're listening. Come out, stop hiding."

The operating room suddenly became unusually quiet; even the hum of the instruments seemed to have disappeared.

A few seconds later, Li Ya's body began to twitch slightly, and her facial muscles contorted.

When "she" opened her eyes again, her gaze had completely changed to sharp, cold, and calculating.

"Dr. Jiang? Officer Luo?"

Li Lin's voice was lower than Li Ya's, and it carried a hint of sarcasm.

"What's happening here?"

Her gaze swept over the white coats around her and the machine that gleamed with a cold light, and she suddenly began to struggle violently.

"Let me go! Jiang Xia! You promised me!"

Jiang Xia's face turned pale, and his fingers trembled slightly as they hovered above the control panel.

Luo Fei sneered.

"Stop pretending, Li Lin. We know all about your plan. You killed those four people, didn't you? You weren't violated at all; it was all to trick Sister Ya into going to the operating table willingly."

Li Lin's expression froze for a moment, then she twisted her body even more frantically.

"Nonsense! Jiang Xia, don't listen to his nonsense! I love you, you know that!"

Jiang Xia finally spoke, his voice hoarse.

"That night...nothing really happened?"

"I"

Li Lin's eyes showed panic, but then her voice softened.

"Okay, I admit that night was fake, but my feelings for you are real! Jiang Xia, you can feel it, right?"

Luo Fei scoffed.

"To monopolize a body, you didn't hesitate to kill four people. A 'person' like you doesn't deserve to live in this world."

"What do you know!"

Li Lin suddenly screamed, the sound so sharp it hurt the eardrums.

"Do you know what it feels like to be trapped in a well? Why do all the good things happen to Li Ya? Why is half of my parents' love taken away from me? Why does everyone think she's adorable, while I can only hide in the dark?"

Tears welled up in her eyes, but they were filled with resentment.

"Even that driver swerved the steering wheel towards her during the accident! Why? Why does she get everything, while I don't even have the right to exist?"

Jiang Xia's hand fell to his sides, and the confusion in his eyes was gradually replaced by clarity.

He recalled how Li Lin's fragile yet stubborn demeanor had captivated him when he first met her; he remembered the perfect timing of her "illnesses"; he remembered how she always managed to say the most poignant words at the most opportune moments.
"Have you been manipulating me all along?"

Jiang Xia's voice was so soft it was almost inaudible.

Li Lin's expression changed, and a strange smile appeared on her lips.

“Manipulation? No, I’m just giving you a chance to do what you’ve always wanted to do. Weren’t you already tired of that weak Liya? Didn’t you say you preferred my ‘real’ self?”

Jiang Xia was struck dumb and staggered back a step.

Without further hesitation, Luo Fei grabbed a wad of gauze and stuffed it into Li Lin's mouth, nodding to Director Wang.

"let's start."

Director Wang swallowed hard and gestured for his assistant to press the ready button.

The machine emitted a low hum, and the platform began to move slowly, sending Li Lin into the circular electromagnetic transmitter.

True fear finally showed in Li Lin's eyes. She shook her head frantically, and muffled screams escaped from her gagged mouth.

Through the gaps in the gauze, her gaze was fixed on Jiang Xia's face, filled with pleading.

Jiang Xia turned her face away.

"Three, two, one, start!"

A flash of blue light appeared, and the machine's operating noise suddenly increased.

Li Lin's body convulsed violently, her eyes widened to their limit, and blood vessels quickly filled the whites of her eyes.

The three minutes felt like three centuries. When the machine finally stopped running, only the sound of rapid breathing remained in the operating room.

Director Wang checked all the indicators and breathed a sigh of relief. "Success. The target personality's brainwave characteristics have completely disappeared."

Luo Fei used his "Genius Eye" to confirm it again. The two entangled auras above Li Ya's head were now reduced to a single pure white light.

When the restraints were removed, Li Ya slowly opened her eyes, her gaze as clear as that of a newborn baby.

She looked around in confusion, and finally her gaze fell on Jiang Xia.

"Dr. Jiang, what's wrong with me??"

Jiang Xia could no longer control himself and rushed forward to hug her tightly, his voice choked with emotion.

"It's over, it's all over."

Before the ink on the case closure report had even dried, Luo Fei closed the folder and casually tossed it onto the stack of dusty files in the corner of his desk.

The winter sunlight streamed through the blinds, casting dappled shadows on his face.

"Are you just going to let Jiang Xia go like that?"

Deng Kai swiveld his chair to his side and asked in a low voice.

Luo Fei picked up the thermos and took a sip; the tea leaves had already turned bitter.

“Li Ya’s personality has been destroyed, and pursuing this further will not benefit anyone.”

He paused.

"Moreover, Jiang Xia was indeed being manipulated."

At the other end of the office, Meng Haonan was on the phone, beaming, his voice so loud it could be heard throughout the entire floor.

"Yes, leader! This year, Jiangcheng City has achieved a 100% clearance rate for major cases! It's all thanks to the hard work of our comrades!"

Deng Kai pursed his lips.

"With Lao Meng's voice, it's a pity he's not singing bel canto."

Luo Fei chuckled softly, his gaze falling on the newly hung list of commendations on the wall. His name was followed by two bright red third-class merit badges.

This is the first time in the history of Jiangcheng Police Station that two merits have been achieved in half a month.

"Speaking of which, you're incredibly lucky."

Deng Kai poked his shoulder with the folder.

"You can catch a serial killer while investigating a case."

"luck?"

Luo Fei raised an eyebrow.

“That guy’s modus operandi is exactly the same as the unsolved case from three months ago. You would recognize it too.”

Just as Deng Kai was about to retort, Chen Xuanran pushed open the door and entered, carrying a stack of documents.

She wore her hair in a high ponytail today, and the collar of her police uniform shirt was slightly open, revealing her delicate collarbone.

Luo Fei's gaze lingered on her for two more seconds.

"The case closure materials have all been archived."

Chen Xuanran placed the document on Luo Fei's desk, his fingertips inadvertently brushing against the back of Luo Fei's hand.

"Director Meng said we'll have dinner tonight to celebrate solving the case."

Deng Kai keenly sensed the subtle atmosphere between the two and whistled.

"Hey, is our criminal investigation team having a run of good luck with women lately?"

Chen Xuanran's ears turned red, and she grabbed the folder and slapped it on Deng Kai's head.

"Shut up, you!"

Luo Fei coughed and changed the subject.

"By the way, how's Li Ya doing?"

“I’ve already resigned.”

Chen Xuanran's expression darkened.

"The doctor said she has some memory loss, but her basic life is fine. Jiang Xia resigned from his job at the research institute, saying he wanted to take her back to his hometown to recuperate."

The office suddenly fell silent.

The three of them simultaneously recalled the poor woman tormented by dual personality disorder, and the "sister" who had disappeared from her body.

"Alright, everyone, perk up!"

Meng Haonan appeared at the doorway at some point, clapping his hands.

"Tonight at 6 PM, Lao Sichuan Hot Pot, no one is allowed to be absent!"

After Meng Haonan walked away, Deng Kai came over.

"Seriously, when are you two going public? The whole team can tell."

Chen Xuanran looked at Luo Fei nervously.

The man tapped his long, slender fingers on the table, revealing a roguish smile.

"What's the rush? We have to meet the parents first, right?"

In Chen Xuanran's living room, the air was so thick it felt like you could wring water out of it.

"Can you say that again?"

Mrs. Chen almost knocked over the teacup in her hand.

Who are you dating?

"Luo Fei."

Chen Xuanran straightened his back.

"It's Luo Fei from the criminal investigation team."

Mr. Chen pushed up his reading glasses, his expression strange.

"The one who came to our house for dinner last time and solved the burglary case in our neighborhood?"

"Yes, that's him."

Chen Xuanran bit her lower lip.

"Actually, we've been together for a while now."

Chen's mother suddenly stood up and paced back and forth in the living room.

"No, absolutely not!"

"why?"

Chen Xuanran raised his voice by eight octaves.

"He has strong work ability, the highest case-solving rate in the team, and he was awarded two third-class merits this year!"

"It's not a work-related issue!"

Mrs. Chen was so anxious that she kept rubbing her hands together.

"It's your sister."

The doorbell rang suddenly.

Mr. Chen jumped up as if he had been granted a pardon and went to open the door, only to find his eldest daughter, Chen Hao, and son-in-law, Zhang Yong, standing outside, carrying large and small bags.

"Mom and Dad, we're coming back to stay for a few days."

Chen Hao walked in, her high heels clicking, and her gaze lingered on her younger sister for a second.

"Hey, it's rare to see you at home."

Chen Xuanran's throat tightened.

"sister"

Chen's mother rushed forward and snatched the shopping bag from Chen Hao's hand.

"Why didn't you tell me you were coming back! Are you hungry? Mom will cook you some noodles!"

Chen Hao keenly sensed the strange atmosphere in the living room.

"What are you talking about?"

"nothing!"

Mr. Chen chuckled twice.

"Let's talk about Xuanran's work."

Chen Hao tossed her bag onto the sofa and looked at her family members suspiciously.

"Don't give me that, you're definitely hiding something from me."

Mother Chen had a quick idea.

"Well, Xuanran's colleague introduced her to a civil servant boyfriend, and she's planning to invite him over for dinner tonight."

"Civil servant?"

Chen Hao raised an eyebrow.

"Which unit are you from?"

Chen Xuanran opened his mouth, but was stopped by a look from his father.

"He works for the municipal government and is 26 years old this year."

Mr. Chen chimed in.

"We were just saying we needed your help to check it out."

Chen Hao scoffed.

"Civil servants' salaries are so low, what's the point of scrutinizing them?"

She suddenly realized something and looked at her sister warily.

"As long as it's not that Luo Fei."

Chen Xuanran dug his fingers into his palm, his nails almost digging into his flesh.

"how could be!"

Mrs. Chen chuckled awkwardly and tried to smooth things over.

“They are legitimate civil servants, and have absolutely no connection with the police.”

Chen Hao nodded in satisfaction and turned to go upstairs. (End of Chapter)