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

"So... now, may I stay?"

Lin Chen's calm voice sounded exceptionally clear in the deathly silent dissection room.

Every word was like a slap in the face to Li Mingyu and Jiang Tingxue.

Li Mingyu's face turned pale and then red, his lips trembled a few times, but he couldn't expel the anger that was simmering in his chest.

Jiang Tingxue, the chief forensic doctor who is known for her icy demeanor, had her fingers slightly white as she held the report.

She looked up abruptly, the usual sharpness in her eyes long gone, replaced by a bewildered shock.

"How...did you do that?"

His voice was dry, with a barely perceptible tremor.

"Can your nose really distinguish between different types of caviar and different brands of cigars?"

This is not a question, but a request for advice.

A Harvard graduate, a genius at the pinnacle of forensic medicine, is bowing down to someone she considers a "connected person" and seeking their advice.

Lin Chen glanced at her and smiled calmly.

"This is an exclusive recipe, and I will never share it with anyone."

After saying that, he didn't even bother to look at the crowd again, and turned to walk out the door.

"Hello!"

Jiang Tingxue instinctively called out, wanting to chase after him, but her steps felt as heavy as lead, and she couldn't take another step.

She looked in the direction Lin Chen had left, then looked down at the irrefutable evidence in her hand. The label of "trash" in her mind was shattering bit by bit.

Su Qingge glanced deeply at Jiang Tingxue, who was frozen in place, her eyes filled with complex emotions, before quickly following Lin Chen.

How many secrets is this man hiding?

……

Municipal Public Security Bureau, Major Crimes Unit Case Discussion Room.

The atmosphere was both oppressive and exciting.

On the huge whiteboard, Su Qingge circled four keywords heavily with a red marker.

[Piano/Stenographer]

Wearing 10cm+ high heels for extended periods

Premium Almas Caviar

Limited Edition Cohiba Cigars

Every word points to a world of extravagance that is inaccessible to ordinary people.

"The portrait is already very clear."

Su Qingge's voice echoed with a hint of excitement.

"The deceased was a woman, aged 24 to 26, and her profession was likely a pianist or a senior stenographer, both of which require extremely high finger dexterity."

"She pursues fashion, wears extremely high heels for a long time, and lives an extremely extravagant life, with her consumption level far exceeding her professional income."

"Those who can afford 'Almas' caviar and smoke limited-edition cigars are few and far between in the entire city of Jiangcheng!"

The conclusion is obvious.

"The deceased might be a kept woman by a top billionaire, or a high-ranking secretary of some important figure who had access to such occasions!"

The sound of keyboard typing suddenly rang out.

"Based on big data analysis of consumer behavior and customs records, we selected twelve individuals who met the criteria!"

A list was projected onto a large screen.

Each name belongs to a prominent figure in Jiangcheng, with a net worth of hundreds of millions.

Li Mingyu, who had been wearing a dark expression, suddenly brightened up when he saw the list.

In his view, Lin Chen just got lucky and guessed a few keywords correctly.

The real solution to solving a case still relies on the hard work and thorough investigation by criminal police!

This is a golden opportunity to save face.

"I'll lead the team to investigate!"

Li Mingyu suddenly stood up and pointed to the three people at the top of the list.

"These three people—President Wang of the Wang Group, Chairman Liu of Tiansheng Capital, and that newly minted internet tycoon—are all notorious playboys in the industry and are the prime suspects!"

Confidence returned to his face.

"This is practically a free point question!"

Su Qingge frowned slightly, but seeing his positive and confident attitude, she nodded.

"Be careful with your approach; these people are not easy to deal with."

"Don't worry! I know what I'm doing!"

Li Mingyu patted his chest confidently and, leading two team members, rushed out in a flurry of activity.

However, just two hours later.

The meeting room door was kicked open.

Li Mingyu, his face ashen, stormed in like a furious bull, slamming the folder onto the table with a loud bang.

"Damn it! These bastards!"

He flew into a rage and started cursing.

"They all act like they're all incredibly arrogant!"

"We couldn't even get in the door! As soon as we showed our credentials, seven or eight lawyers surrounded us, constantly saying things like 'no search warrant' and 'protect privacy!'"

"Forget about asking questions, we haven't even seen their dog!"

Li Mingyu's furious roar instantly extinguished the glimmer of hope that had just ignited in the conference room.

The case has once again reached a stalemate.

Without direct evidence, it's impossible to obtain a search warrant for these important figures.

In the midst of utter silence.

A soft, leisurely laugh came from the corner.

"What's the rush?"

Lin Chen leaned back in his chair, twirling a pen in his hand.

All eyes turned to them instantly.

Lin Chen slowly sat up straight, his gaze sweeping across the screen, finally settling on a name in the middle of the list that seemed the least likely to appear.

Wang Defa.

The top philanthropist in Jiangcheng, a business tycoon, donates tens of millions of yuan every year, and has such a good reputation that he is almost worshipped by the citizens.

When Li Mingyu saw Lin Chen's gaze, he immediately sneered.

"What? Consultant Lin, you don't actually think it's him, do you?"

"Don't be ridiculous. Wang Defa is known for his clean reputation. I've never heard of him having any scandals."

"Besides, his legal team is known as the 'Invincible Pizza Hut of Jiangcheng.' Hiring him? That's just asking for humiliation!"

Lin Chen ignored Li Mingyu's sarcasm.

The unique smell I had in the dissection room resurfaced in my mind.

Beneath the intense stench of corpses and blood, there lies a faint, elusive scent of slightly acidic pine.

Those are the leaves of a special plant from the cold regions of North America, which have a unique aroma when burned.

The philanthropist Wang Defa once boasted in an interview that this was a cigar recipe custom-made for him by a Cuban master.

It is euphemistically called: the fragrance of virtue and goodness.

Lin Chen's pen suddenly stopped.

He stood up and, under the astonished gazes of the crowd, walked to the screen, his slender fingers pointing at the kind-looking photo of Wang Defa.

"Let's go to his house."

The voice wasn't loud, but it was resolute.

The conference room was deathly silent.

Li Mingyu burst into exaggerated laughter.

"Hahaha! Did I hear that right? Going to Wang Defa's house?"

"Lin Chen, have you been reading too many crime novels?"

"You're going to investigate Jiangcheng's top philanthropist just because you smelled him?"

"Do you know how much of a public outcry this will cause?"

"Do you realize how much damage this does to the credibility of our police force?"

"This is utter nonsense!"

Lin Chen didn't even bother to glance at him, but turned to look at Su Qingge with a deep and confident gaze.

"Shall we go?"

These two simple words seem to possess a certain magic.

Su Qingge looked into Lin Chen's eyes without the slightest hesitation.

"Walk!"

She grabbed her coat and car keys with a swift and decisive motion.

"Qingge! You're crazy! You're going to follow his nonsense too!"

Li Mingyu shouted anxiously.

Su Qingge merely glanced coldly at Li Mingyu.

"I trust his judgment."

After saying that, she and Lin Chen walked out of the conference room side by side.

Li Mingyu stood frozen in place, staring intently at the departing figures of the two men, his fingernails almost digging into his palms, his teeth grinding together.

He gritted his teeth, then stamped his foot and followed.

"Okay! I'll see for myself!"

"Let's see how you manage to crash into Wang Defa's impenetrable defenses and end up bleeding profusely!"