You went on a blind date and presented an A-level wanted criminal as a meeting gift?

The murder in the backstage lounge of the conference center completely ignited the entire city of Jiangcheng.

How can you turn a living person into a mummy that has been dried for thousands of years in just one hour?

This illogical, even somewhat fantastical, method of committing the crime was broadcast to every corner of the city within just half an hour through the cameras of the media present, causing unprecedented panic.

The severity of the case was instantly escalated to the highest level!

Su Qingge acted decisively, immediately mobilizing all the police forces of the Major Crimes Unit to completely seal off the International Conference Center with counter-terrorism-level measures.

All exits were guarded by heavily armed special police, and every attendee, regardless of their status, had to undergo the most rigorous questioning and screening.

However, the result was extremely disappointing.

The killer was like a ghost, carrying out this near-perfect murder in full view of everyone, without leaving any valuable clues.

In the surveillance video, apart from that poor female staff member entering the break room alone, no one else went in.

white night?

Although he was a prime suspect, his alibi was impeccable.

At the time of the incident, he was being repeatedly slapped in the face by Lin Chen on the main stage, exposed to the gaze of hundreds of people and countless camera lenses, and had no time to commit the crime.

As for the "miniature vacuum pump" and "ultrasonic generator" that Lin Chen deduced, the police searched all his luggage and even turned his presidential suite upside down, but they couldn't find a single thing.

This man was like a slippery, venomous snake, hiding everything about himself beneath a facade of sanctimonious elite behavior.

It was late at night.

The neon lights of Jiangcheng City rushed past the car window, leaving behind streaks of mesmerizing light.

Lin Chen's black Audi RS7, with its extremely domineering lines, emitted a series of deep and sexy engine roars on the empty streets late at night.

The atmosphere inside the car was completely different from that of the raging beast.

Soothing classical music flowed gently under the top-notch sound system, and the air was filled with Jiang Tingxue's unique, cool aura, a mixture of disinfectant and a faint body fragrance.

The aloof forensic doctor took off her dazzling silver diamond-studded high heels, revealing her bare, delicate, white feet. Like a frightened kitten, she curled up in the spacious passenger seat.

The moon-white cheongsam rode up because of her posture, revealing most of her shapely, straight, snow-white legs, which shone with a captivating luster in the dim light inside the car.

But at this moment, Lin Chen had no romantic thoughts whatsoever.

He could clearly feel the woman beside him trembling slightly.

"Lin Chen..."

Jiang Tingxue's voice was somewhat unsteady, carrying a hint of vulnerability that she couldn't hide.

"That staff member, Sister Liu, is usually very enthusiastic and always greets me when she sees me."

"Today... she even handed me a cup of hot water..."

As she spoke, her eyes reddened slightly.

As a forensic pathologist, she has seen too many gruesome corpses, but most of them are cold, lifeless "physical evidence".

And today, a living person who was smiling at you just a moment ago has turned into a dried-up corpse, drained of blood and resembling a demon, by the afternoon.

This dual impact, both visual and psychological, was difficult even for her to bear.

"The murderer... was too cruel."

She murmured, her voice filled with lingering fear and anger.

Lin Chen controlled the steering wheel with one hand, and the vehicle drove extremely smoothly.

He reached out his other hand and naturally covered Jiang Tingxue's cold little hand.

"rest assured."

Lin Chen's voice wasn't loud, but it carried a powerful, calming force.

"With me here, he can't escape."

The warmth from her palm was like a warm current, instantly dispelling the chill in Jiang Tingxue's heart.

She grasped Lin Chen's large, strong hand in return, and then, with extreme dependence, pressed his palm against her cold cheek, gently stroking it.

The rearview mirror inside the car reflected the dreamy look in her once clear and cool eyes, now transformed into a pool of spring water.

It was a gaze that mixed adoration, love, and absolute trust, enough to drive any man crazy.

"tonight……"

Jiang Tingxue's breathing became slightly rapid.

She bit her lower lip lightly, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, yet filled with an undeniable firmness.

"Don't go, stay with me."

Lin Chen smiled gently, said nothing, but pressed the accelerator slightly, and the RS7 sped towards the luxury apartment where Jiang Tingxue lived.

……

Jiang Tingxue's home is just like her.

The minimalist black, white, and gray decor is spotless, and the air is always filled with the pleasant smell of disinfectant.

However, tonight, this chill is destined to be completely ignited by the blazing flames.

As soon as she closed the door, Jiang Tingxue could no longer suppress her fear and longing.

She suddenly hugged Lin Chen from behind, burying her face deeply in his back, as if she wanted to melt her whole body into his.

Lin Chen turned around and looked at the stunningly beautiful woman in front of him, who had shed all her pretenses and had red eyes, and his heart softened.

He didn't say anything, but lowered his head and kissed her in an extremely domineering way.

This was a kiss filled with both comfort and possessiveness.

From the living room to the bedroom, cheongsams, suits, shirts... were scattered all over the floor.

Dry firewood ignites easily when it meets a raging fire.

……

midnight.

After a thrilling battle, Jiang Tingxue, like a lazy Persian cat, nestled contentedly in Lin Chen's arms and fell into a deep sleep.

Her beautiful face, so delicate and refined, still had a blush of satisfaction, and the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned, as if she were having a sweet dream.

Lin Chen, however, felt no sleepiness whatsoever.

He leaned against the headboard, lit a cigarette, and his deep eyes gleamed dangerously in the darkness as he replayed everything that had happened that day in his mind.

White nights.

This name, like a thorn, is stuck in his heart.

His intuition told him that this seemingly respectable overseas-educated PhD was definitely involved in this mummified corpse case!

Just then!

"Buzz—Buzz—"

His phone, which he had casually tossed on the bedside table, suddenly and violently vibrated!

Lin Chen frowned and picked up the phone.

On the screen was an encrypted message from Su Qingge.

He clicked on it and his pupils suddenly contracted!

That was an extremely bloody and horrifying photograph of the scene!

Below the photo were Su Qingge's words, filled with extreme solemnity and unease:

"Lin Chen, something's happened! Another body has been found!"