Animal Detective

Chapter 342 Aquarium

The details of the interrogation are unknown.

But Shen Xin can observe people's facial expressions.

For example, Zhang Songhao, who drove him back to Nanjiang, couldn't hide the smile in his eyes, and even hummed along to music on the radio along the way.

No need to ask, there must be progress.

It was already 8 p.m. when I got back to Nanjiang.

Zhang Songhao drove Shen Xin directly to her doorstep. When she got out of the car, he couldn't help but snatch the police chief from Shen Xin's hand and kiss her without saying a word.

"Shen Xin, it's a promise, I'll treat you to dinner later."

Zhang Songhao didn't care at all when the sheriff scratched him. He said something and got into his car and drove away happily.

When I got home, I opened a can of food for the sheriff.

Shen Xin was planning to move.

It's convenient to get to the branch office from here, but it's far from the municipal office.

The Municipal Bureau is in the new district.

Shen Xin was planning to move there.

I'd heard Zhao Tianxing mention before that he was going to move.

They even said that the closer one lived to the municipal bureau, the more successful one was.

Actually, she just doesn't want to live with her parents and wants to move out and live a carefree life on her own as soon as possible.

Shen Xin retorted, "You might as well just live in the dormitory."

After lying there for a while, seeing that it was still early, Shen Xin hesitated for a moment and then sent messages to Ding Yuwei and Zhao Tianxing.

Invite them out for a late-night snack.

The three of them had a work group chat, and Shen Xin's single sentence immediately drew the other two out.

[Where are you? Location]

This belongs to Zhao Tianxing.

[You're back. Is the case closed?]

This is Ding Yuwei.

Shen Xin replied: Not so fast, anyway, I'm fine now.

【position】

Zhao Tianxing urged again.

Shen Xin thought for a moment and sent the location of a nearby barbecue skewer shop. It only operates at night market and it should be open by 9 p.m.

Zhao Tianxing arrived quickly; he lived not far away.

Ding Yuwei's home is far away, on the border between Tingyang and the new district, so it takes her a while to get here.

She usually wears her hair in a ponytail, but today she probably just took a shower and has styled it into a bun, giving her a more mature look.

However, Shen Xin was already used to it, so he invited her to sit down, shoved the menu in front of her, and told her to order whatever she wanted.

Then he turned to Zhao Tianxing, who was beaming with excitement, and continued to discuss how to use a tool he had seen.

Seeing that Ding Yuwei was listening intently, Zhao Tianxing immediately shut up and started talking about other things.

For example, these past few days, he's been wandering around the municipal bureau, gathering insider information.

He was talking non-stop when Shen Xin interrupted him, saying, "Forget about these gossips. I'm asking you, I want you to go to the branch and find out if there are any suitable candidates."

Shen Xin's bottom line is that another person can come.

There are four people, which is just right to divide them into two groups.

Unsolved cases don't necessarily require so many people. Back in Tingyang, it was just me and Ding Yuwei who solved them.

If any issues are discovered, support can be requested at any time.

Zhao Tianxing took a bite of a lamb skewer and nodded, saying, "There really is one. I think it's quite suitable. His name is Yang Zeran. He's a top student and graduated from the Public Security University with a degree in criminal investigation."

Shen Xin asked in surprise, "That can't be right. He graduated from the Public Security University with a degree in criminal investigation and came to Nanjiang?"

The Public Security University is located in the capital city of Anjing, which is far away from Nanjiang, one in the south and the other in the north.

"Where is he from?" Shen Xin pressed.

Zhao Tianxing said, "From Ningshan."

Shen Xin said, "That's it. He's from Ningshan, and he graduated from the Police University, the top-ranked criminal investigation program. With that kind of ability, he shouldn't be able to come to Nanjiang."

The Public Security University of China is the best police university in the country.

He was still a subordinate.

With such a good school, wouldn't it be better to work hard in the joint entrance exam and go to big cities like Ankyo or Matsuura?

Moreover, even if one were to return to their ancestral home, it should be Ningshan.

With his qualifications, there's a high probability he'll get a job at the Public Security Bureau if he returns to Ningshan.

As a result, he ended up in Nanjiang and joined the city's criminal investigation branch?

If you fall behind even one step at the starting point, you'll fall behind step by step.

Zhao Tianxing said, "You don't know, this guy is a bit love-struck. His girlfriend in Anjing when he was in college was from Nanjiang."

"His girlfriend's parents wouldn't let her leave Nanjiang, but this guy gritted his teeth and, behind his parents' backs, got into a university here."

Shen Xin exclaimed, "Wow!"

What unwavering love that must have been, sacrificing a portion of his career development.

If you break up with him now, it will be too late to regret it.

Shen Xin couldn't resist gossiping and asked if the woman's family was particularly wealthy.

And then there was the only daughter.

Zhao Tianxing understood immediately, but shook his head and said, "No, they're just an ordinary family, and so is Yang Zeran, so they're truly in love."

"I saw that girl. How should I put it? She was petite and delicate, so pitiful that I felt sorry for her. If it were me, I would like her too."

Shen Xinxin said, "You like everyone."

But if that's the case, then it's true love.

"By the way, how are your work skills? Our office may not be big, but we don't support idlers; everyone has to do the work."

Only when we achieve results can we lead you all to higher positions.

Zhao Tianxing glanced at Shen Xin and teased, "What do you think? You're a provincial-level student studying public security, yet you're questioning the criminal investigation program at the People's Public Security University."

Ding Yuwei, who was eating silently across from him, couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Shen Xin rolled his eyes and complained that Zhao Tianxing was also from the provincial level, but they were still at different ranks.

Zhao Tianxing, with an arrogant look on his face, said that he was more authentic than Shen Xin, and added, "But Zhang Zhi treasures this person very much. If you want him, Zhang Zhi may not necessarily let him go."

Shen Xin pursed his lips and said, "You're just a team member, don't worry about this."

What the boss does is none of your business.

The conversation turned to the case again.

Ding Yuwei went to look at the case files.

"I think there's a case that's quite suitable," Ding Yuwei said, putting down her skewers. Shen Xin asked her to briefly explain.

Ding Yuwei said, "It was a case that happened at the aquarium in 16. A dolphin trainer was found drowned in the dolphin pool. The case is still unresolved."

dolphin?

Shen Xin was slightly taken aback.

Ding Yuwei seems to be specifically looking for animal-related cases for herself.

But it actually suits you perfectly.

Dolphins are said to be very intelligent, much more so than dogs.

Zhao Tianxing immediately replied, "That's perfect. This case happens to be Shen Xin's specialty. He can handle even a donkey, so a dolphin is a piece of cake."

Shen Xin stuffed a meat skewer into his mouth, then asked Ding Yuwei what the specifics were.

Ding Yuwei looked around and said, "Let's talk about it when we get to work tomorrow."

Shen Xinyi thought so too; there were people all around, making it inconvenient to discuss the case.

They chatted until almost 11 o'clock before the three of them parted ways.

Back home, Shen Xin specifically searched online for the 16 aquarium murder case.

There are related reports.

Nanjiang only has one aquarium, located opposite the wildlife park in Lishan District. It's very large and has a wide variety of animals.

It's a must-visit spot for weekend family outings and dates.

There are dolphin and sea lion shows in a fairly large indoor dolphinarium, which Shen Xin has seen.

The report did not provide any details about the case, only stating that a trainer surnamed Lin had drowned unexpectedly.

This explanation is too vague.

Putting everything else aside, anyone who can become a dolphin trainer must be an excellent swimmer.

Shen Xin remembers that the dolphin pool was quite deep.

But this is indoors, and the aquarium houses bottlenose dolphins, which are warm-water dolphins, so the pool temperature should not be low.

In this situation, it is unlikely that the water will be too cold and cause leg cramps or drowning.

Moreover, Ding Yuwei's description is quite interesting; her original words were that the case has not yet been concluded.

There is no definitive conclusion, which means that a conclusion has been reached but not yet finalized.

There must be many reasons why it hasn't been decided yet.

Thinking of this, Shen Xin took a light breath.

This case looks a bit troublesome.

Ding Yuwei may have meant well by choosing an unsolved case related to animals for herself.

But you might mean well but end up doing something wrong, choosing a troublesome situation for yourself.

However, Shen Xin couldn't draw any conclusions before seeing the case file.

The next day, Shen Xin drove out early.

My commute to work is long now, and the morning rush hour is really congested.

So it's best to move.

Yesterday, Shen Xin was talking to Zhao Tianxing about renting a house, and Zhao Tianxing even suggested that the two of them should just rent together.

Shen Xin decisively rejected him.

Although he is lazy in his daily life, Zhao Tianxing is almost slovenly.

Those two living together are bound to turn the house into a pigsty.

It's better to live alone, so we don't waste each other's space.

I arrived at the municipal bureau right on time.

He rushed to the second floor of the office building, and only then did Shen Xin realize that it was his own little corner of the office.

I'm a junior manager now, so attendance doesn't need to be strictly enforced.

Previously at the branch office, there was supposed to be an attendance system, but it wasn't actually that strict.

In fact, it should be the person who checks Ding Yuwei's and the others' attendance records.

Of course, Shen Xin only thought about it for a moment.

We're all just cattle and horses, why make things difficult for each other?

One good thing about the Municipal Bureau is that its office building is impressive and spacious.

So they insisted on making a suite for Shen Xin's office.

Upon entering, there is an office of about 50 or 60 square meters, and to the right there is a small meeting room of about 20 square meters.

Then walk further to the left, and you'll find two offices, one large and one small.

The larger one even has a window.

Shen Xin, without hesitation, wanted to occupy the larger room.

The basic office furniture has been set up, and with Ding Yuwei around, it's naturally kept very clean.

Are you satisfied?

Ding Yuwei's voice came from the doorway, looking at Shen Xin with a half-smile.

Shen Xin sat down and took a look.

Not too big, not too small, but I've managed to become someone with an office.

"Not bad, bigger than Captain Chen's."

The branch office building is quite old and really crowded.

Ding Yuwei couldn't help but laugh and called Shen Xin out for breakfast.

We agreed on this yesterday: Ding Yuwei lives nearby, so she'll be in charge of buying breakfast from now on.

After transferring breakfast money to Ding Yuwei, Shen Xin quickly finished eating, grabbed Zhao Tianxing, reminded Ding Yuwei not to forget to walk Tiankui, and headed straight for Zhang Hancheng's office.

It's time to meet with the leader.

We'll need to consult with our superiors about how to proceed with our work going forward.

The second and third floors of the office building are mostly occupied by the criminal investigation team.

It's said that the Criminal Investigation Detachment no longer handles business, only provides business guidance, but at least it still has three directly subordinate brigades.

Including the physical evidence identification center, the forensic office, and so on, the entire detachment has more than a hundred people.

Upon arriving at the main office of the Criminal Technology Brigade, Shen Xin grabbed Zhao Tianxing and asked him which one was Yang Zeran.

Zhao Tianxing pointed deeper into the distance and said, "That one, the one with the long neck, the one who's more handsome than you."

Shen Xin followed the direction of his gaze.

I saw a rugged profile.

"Who said he's more handsome than me?" Shen Xin nudged Zhao Tianxing, telling him to go and strike up a conversation with the man, and then headed straight for Zhang Hancheng's office.

(End of this chapter)