Beast Taming: Starting from Transmigration and Starting with a Cheat Code

"Theoretically, you can't bring this... uh, hamster in, it will ruin the evidence at the scene." Mu Haoran looked at Xiao Bao on Qin Ming's shoulder, feeling somewhat embarrassed and awkward.

"It's okay, I brought this." Qin Ming seemed to have been prepared, and magically pulled out a... super mini transparent pet raincoat with a pattern of dried fish printed on it from his pocket?

He skillfully unfolded the cloth and carefully covered the still bewildered little Bao, leaving only his head exposed.

"See, this way it won't shed anymore," Qin Ming nodded in satisfaction, glancing at Mu Haoran, whose expression was blank and seemed to have his worldview shattered, before adding seriously, "I'll hold him in my hand the whole time, making sure he doesn't run around on the ground! I guarantee it won't affect the scene!"

Looking at the little hamster wrapped in a transparent raincoat, with only its small head sticking out and its eyes wide open, looking even more innocent and cute, Mu Haoran felt a little dizzy.

He wanted to say that this wasn't about shedding at all! This was a serious criminal case scene! What was the point of bringing a pet along?

This is different from the previous venue where the case was closed and the area was semi-open!

He opened his mouth, the words circling around his lips a few times, but in the end he was too embarrassed to directly refuse Qin Ming's request.

Seeing this, Qin Ming pressed his advantage, holding up the neatly "packaged" Xiao Bao, trying to rationalize everything: "Mainly, with him in hand, it's easier for me to find inspiration for solving cases. Look how cute he is, he's practically a stress reliever, helping us relax our minds."

Mu Haoran's eyes were glazed over, his mind a complete mess. Inspiration? Stress relief? Was this the key to solving the case?

But... it seems like Qin Ming did the same thing when he solved the case last time?

A familiar yet ominous premonition washed over him. He struggled for a few seconds, then sighed resignedly, "...Alright, I'll go in and talk to the relevant person in charge, but I can't guarantee it'll work!"

Watching Mu Haoran turn away to negotiate, Xiao Bao, furious, immediately protested to Qin Ming through the contract.

"Eek! I'm not some hamster! I'm a noble treasure-hunting hamster! And our kind doesn't shed fur at all!"

"Cough cough, I know, I know."

Qin Ming quickly reassured him, "This is just a temporary measure so that we can have fun inside. We need to understand the rules and cooperate, okay?"

"Ooh, okay." Xiao Bao responded with a wronged tone, rubbing his face with his little paws to adjust his state, his eyes becoming increasingly sharp.

In fact, when Qin Ming mentioned "more inspiration," Mu Haoran had already decided to back down.

After all, he had witnessed Qin Ming's abilities firsthand. Although the process was often a bit... unbelievable, the result was always good.

He braced himself and went to negotiate with the head of the task force, emphasizing Qin Ming's "special case-handling habits" and his previous brilliant achievements.

Fortunately, Qin Ming's title as "special advisor" and his previous achievements in helping to solve major cases have already spread among the relevant departments.

Although the request to bring a fully armed hamster into the venue was indeed bizarre, considering the need to respect the "genius's" personal quirks and the potential breakthroughs they might bring, the higher-ups, after a brief discussion, ultimately granted special approval, setting a precedent for Qin Ming.

After the area was cleared, Qin Ming and Mu Haoran, who had been granted special permission, finally stepped into the recently closed Bronze Ware Museum.

The interior was dimly lit and the atmosphere was solemn.

Mu Haoran quickly got into the zone, clearing his mind of distractions, and while leading the way, he carefully explained the basic facts of the case to Qin Ming.

A bronze jue (wine vessel) from the Shang Dynasty, a national second-class cultural relic, was stolen from the bronze ware hall on the west side of the city museum late at night three days ago.

The thief's methods were extremely clever, perfectly avoiding all the surveillance cameras in the venue and leaving no obvious signs of intrusion.

"Then it's highly likely that it was an inside job? Have you found any relevant clues?" Qin Ming offered his opinion.

Mu Haoran nodded, agreeing with Qin Ming's line of thinking. "We are currently focusing our suspicions on a security guard who is responsible for the night shift patrol. This person not only knows the internal structure of the museum and the blind spots of the surveillance cameras like the back of his hand."

Furthermore, after reviewing the transaction records, we discovered that the individual had recently become addicted to online gambling, accumulating huge debts, and thus had a strong motive to commit the crime.

Qin Ming nodded. It made perfect sense; analyzing and identifying the motive was always a powerful tool for solving cases. "So, where did the case stall?"

Mu Haoran admitted, "The police searched the security guard's residence and places where he might have hidden items, but found nothing."

"Currently, there is a lack of direct physical evidence, and it is difficult to convict based solely on motive and circumstances."

Qin Ming: "So the whereabouts of the lost bronze jue (wine vessel) are still unknown?"

Mu Haoran: "That's right."

As Mu Haoran answered fluently, Qin Ming nodded repeatedly. This smooth and logical thinking, like a high-scoring answer sheet, was clear, well-organized, and logically rigorous, making the listener extremely comfortable.

Qin Ming began to drift off into thought when Xiao Bao let out a soft "Eek".

A moment later, Mu Haoran finished his case presentation and looked at Qin Ming expectantly: "Advisor Qin, do you think... there are any blind spots in this case that we've overlooked?"

Seeing that Qin Ming's eyes were somewhat unfocused, he couldn't help but ask, "Qin Ming, are you listening?"

"Huh? I'm listening, I'm listening."

He was still pondering what the treasure in the metal lump (vending machine) Xiaobao had mentioned was.

Not only was Xiao Bao curious, but Qin Ming was also curious. Could there be treasure inside?

While it's important to complete the main quest steadily, there seems to be another way around it. Hidden clues have been discovered, which can unlock side quests.

Qin Ming found it hard not to be tempted. Of course, the other party was explaining very diligently. While pondering the "hidden clues," he highly praised Mu Haoran's analysis: "Your analysis is excellent! Your thinking is clear, and your identification of suspects is very reasonable!"

Mu Haoran sighed, his tone helpless: "Well, that's the logic. But if we can't find that bronze jue (wine vessel), and lack crucial evidence, even if the suspicion is strong, we'll have to release the person first."

"Although we can track his fund flows later, we've already alerted him, so it's likely to be a protracted battle."

"Mmm, I understand."

Qin Ming gave a perfunctory reply, but his gaze involuntarily drifted towards the museum exit, his mind preoccupied with the vending machine that held the "surprise."

He suddenly covered his forehead, a perfectly measured look of fatigue on his face: "I'm a little thirsty after talking for so long. Officer Mu, are you thirsty? Shall we go buy a bottle of water?"

Mu Haoran looked completely bewildered: "Huh?"

How did the topic suddenly jump to this? He subconsciously pursed his dry lips.

Qin Ming quickly seized on this detail, "You must be thirsty too! We just ate so many egg tarts and discussed things for so long, you definitely need to replenish your fluids!"

"Come on, it's on me!"