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

Jiang Tingxue's finger hovered in mid-air.

Those hands, which always held the scalpel with unwavering composure, were now raised somewhat helplessly, and the person pressed their forehead in frustration.

Damn.

The atmosphere was so great that even I, who am usually calm and composed, got a little carried away.

The alarm sounded like a bucket of ice water, instantly extinguishing the enchanting atmosphere of the room.

Lin Chen withdrew his hand the instant the alarm sounded, his fingertips still seemingly retaining that delicate, cool touch.

The hint of amusement in his eyes quickly faded, instantly replaced by clarity and sharpness.

Just then, Lin Chen's phone started vibrating wildly.

Su Qingge's name was displayed on the screen.

"Lin Chen! Come to the scene quickly!"

The voice on the other end of the phone was no longer cold and aloof; it was filled with barely suppressed anxiety.

"Someone has fallen from the Taian Financial Building in the city center! The situation is very serious!"

"receive."

Lin Chen hung up the phone and turned his gaze to Jiang Tingxue.

A single glance is enough; no further words are needed.

Jiang Tingxue took a deep breath and quickly shook off all the messy thoughts in her mind.

She grabbed the black dress that had slipped off, threw it into a corner without even looking at it.

Wearing only a white lab coat and a black silk camisole, she deftly grabbed the investigation kit, and in that moment, she transformed back into the awe-inspiring chief forensic pathologist.

"Walk."

The two rushed out of the forensic room one after the other, their figures quickly disappearing into the dark corridor flashing red police lights.

……

The city of Wuhan is ablaze with neon lights late at night.

Taian Financial Building, downtown area.

This landmark building, which stands thirty stories high, has now become the focus of the entire city's attention.

The piercing sirens blared incessantly, turning the already congested traffic into complete chaos.

Two full circles of yellow police tape were laid out downstairs, but it still couldn't stop the crowds of onlookers who came after hearing the news.

Countless mobile phones were held high, their flashes creating a pale, starry sea.

People whispered among themselves, their faces filled with excitement, fear, and a desire to peek.

Inside the cordon, the atmosphere was heavy and tense.

A shocking pool of blood on the ground had begun to turn black, appearing particularly gruesome under the bright lights.

In the center of the pool of blood, a human-shaped object lay twisted and contorted.

The deceased was wearing an expensive bespoke suit, but it was now soaked in blood and filthy.

He lay face down, his limbs broken at an inhuman angle, his head completely caved in, and red and white substances splattered all over the ground, making him unrecognizable.

The strong stench of blood mixed with the putrid smell of brain matter permeated the sweltering air, making one want to vomit.

Deputy Captain Li Mingyu has led the team to complete the preliminary investigation.

At this moment, he was standing in front of Director Lu Zhenhua, holding a bag of evidence in his hand, his tone resolute.

"Chief! The situation has been basically clarified!"

Li Mingyu spoke with great certainty, a glint of eagerness to draw a conclusion flashing in his eyes.

The deceased was Liu Zhiqiang, the investment director of Taian Financial.

"Recently, due to a failed large investment, the company is under internal investigation!"

He turned around and pointed to the rooftop, which was over 100 meters high.

"We found a printed suicide note on the rooftop, with his handwritten signature on it. The technical department has preliminarily confirmed that it is correct."

"More importantly, the property management's surveillance footage shows that Liu Zhiqiang took the elevator to the rooftop alone an hour earlier, and the fire escape door leading to the rooftop was locked from the inside. No one else entered or exited during that time!"

Li Mingyu closed his notebook, his voice booming, as if victory was already assured.

"A locked room, a suicide note, and a motive—all three elements are present."

"All the evidence points to one thing—this is a classic case of suicide driven by fear of punishment!"

"Chief, I suggest that the family be notified to prepare for the case closure process and prevent further escalation of public opinion."

Upon hearing this, the tense nerves of the surrounding young police officers visibly relaxed.

The chain of evidence is complete and the logic is closed, making it seem like a standard suicide case.

Su Qingge stood alone to the side, her brows furrowed, saying nothing.

What a coincidence!

The chain of evidence is too complete.

Perfectly complete, without a single flaw!

Her intuition told her something was wrong, but the evidence Li Mingyu presented was indeed impeccable, and without any new clues, she couldn't refute it.

Lu Zhenhua's expression was solemn. After pondering for a moment, he nodded.

From a procedural standpoint, Li Mingyu's judgment is logical.

"Have the forensic doctor confirm the cause of death, and notify the family to claim the body..."

He was preparing to order the troops to retreat.

Just then.

"etc."

A slightly lazy yet incredibly clear voice pierced through the noisy crowd.

Outside the cordon, the crowd automatically parted to create a path.

Lin Chen and Jiang Tingxue strode in one after the other.

Without wasting any words, Jiang Tingxue walked straight to the corpse, put on rubber gloves, and instantly got into work mode.

Lin Chen, with his hands in his pockets, swept his gaze over everyone else, directly over the horrific bloodshed within the police cordon.

His gaze swept over the corpse's twisted limbs, the splattered blood, and the barely perceptible traces on the ground.

His seemingly casual gaze acted like a scanner, taking in every sense of incongruity on the scene.

Just then.

That cold, familiar mechanical voice suddenly rang in his mind!

[Ding! Major crime clues detected, triggering an S-rank chain mission: The "Golden House" Beneath the Abyss!]

[Phase One of the Missions: The Eye of Truth]

[Mission Objective: Within 24 hours, determine the true cause of death of Liu Zhiqiang and identify the primary culprit!]

[Mission Reward Preview: 500 million RMB cash, Advanced Physique Enhancer, God-Level Gun Mastery (Passive)!]

Lin Chen's pupils suddenly contracted.

S-Rank Chain Mission!

And... god-level gun mastery?

The description of this passive skill is simple: Master and become proficient in the use of various firearms.

Simple yet extraordinary!

Moreover, the fact that the system is giving out this reward means that the next task may inevitably involve real combat.

interesting.

This pool is much deeper than I imagined.