Forensic Doctor 2003: I Became a Legend on the Front Lines of Criminal Investigation

As the lab technician carried the sealed evidence into the experimental area, Jiang Chen and Wang Hui exchanged a glance.

Wang Hui said, "Should we wait here now, or go back first?"

Jiang Chen's lips twitched slightly, and he chuckled twice before saying, "Since he says that forensic doctor Zhang Wei is an expert in identifying poisons entering the body, then let's go over and humbly ask him for advice."

"Huh? Ask him for advice? We just really offended him, how can we possibly ask him now?"

"Hey, in order to get to the bottom of the case and get the key information, we have to be a little shameless."

"Besides, we'll inevitably run into each other at work eventually; you can't avoid it forever."

At this moment, Jiang Chen knew exactly what was going on.

Offending someone is one thing, but a case is another.

If the case is truly solved, this minor friction is nothing to the experts.

"Besides, I could tell just now that he was mostly saying things out of anger. When I go over later, I'll say a few kind words and sincerely ask for your advice in person, and his anger should subside."

"After all, everyone has a tendency to like teaching others. As long as we keep a low profile, there will definitely be no problem."

After hearing this, Wang Hui looked at Jiang Chen with a surprised expression.

He never expected that Jiang Chen, at such a young age, would have such high emotional intelligence and such a broad mind.

If it were me when I first started working and was publicly criticized by a senior colleague like that, I would probably feel depressed for a long time, and I would inevitably have a grudge if I met that person again in the future.

Jiang Chen, who usually appears honest and kind in the office, is surprisingly quick-witted and insightful.

Jiang Chen appeared calm on the surface, but inwardly he shook his head.

He was reborn with the experience of his previous life, so this kind of social skill was a piece of cake for him.

Ten minutes later, the two arrived together at the Jiangcheng City Public Security Bureau's forensic office.

At this moment, four forensic doctors were already sitting in the office, each wearing glasses, their brows tightly furrowed, and their expressions solemn.

Jiang Chen glanced around quickly and soon spotted Zhang Wei sitting on the innermost side.

Seeing the solemn expressions on the faces of the forensic doctors, he sighed inwardly.

Ordinary forensic doctors without a systematic approach, under the immense pressure of life-or-death situations, tread carefully at every step.

But he's different. He has over a decade of experience with major cases, so this kind of situation is nothing to him.

Jiang Chen immediately walked up to him and greeted him, "Hello, teacher! Hello, teacher! Hello, teacher!"

After several greetings, the forensic doctors looked up and gazed at them with puzzled expressions.

Wang Hui quickly stepped forward and introduced, "This is Jiang Chen, our new forensic doctor from Qingshan County."

The senior forensic doctors sitting in the front row nodded in agreement.

Then, Jiang Chen walked straight to the innermost part, looked at Zhang Wei, and respectfully said, "Hello, Teacher Zhang."

Zhang Wei glanced at him indifferently, then continued to look down at the forensic examination report in his hand.

It's obvious she doesn't want to talk to him.

Wang Hui felt a chill run down his spine; this was a slap in the face that was far too direct.

Jiang Chen showed no embarrassment whatsoever; on the contrary, he remained remarkably composed.

He sneered inwardly. This kind of academic bigwig is only responsive to gentle persuasion, not force. As long as the question is well-chosen, he won't be afraid of you not speaking up.

Even after being turned away, Jiang Chen did not give up.

Instead, he stepped forward and said, "Teacher Zhang, we were a little emotional when we came over this morning and didn't know how to speak properly. Please don't take it to heart. You are a magnanimous person, please forgive us."

After hearing this, Zhang Wei turned to look at him and replied casually, "It's nothing, just a small matter at work."

After saying that, he continued to look down at the appraisal document in his hand, clearly still harboring resentment and not truly letting go of it.

Jiang Chen smiled inwardly; the time had come.

Apologizing is useless when dealing with this kind of person; asking professional questions is the best way to save face.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen immediately said, "Teacher Zhang, I have a professional question I'd like to ask you today."

"When we submitted the poison samples for testing, we determined that the deceased was likely poisoned. But once the poison components are detected, how do we determine whether the deceased ingested the poison voluntarily or was forcibly given it by the perpetrator?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wei immediately put down the forensic report in his hand, a hint of interest immediately appearing on his face.

Jiang Chen felt secretly pleased.

Get it!

He had used this trick on countless senior experts and professors in his previous life, and it always worked perfectly.

They spend years studying their professional knowledge and mostly yearn to exchange academic insights with others. However, they are usually faced with silent corpses, and no matter how much reasoning and analysis they have in their hearts, they cannot speak to the corpses.

Forensic pathologists are different from doctors. Doctors can explain the causes of disease, pathological mechanisms, and prognosis to patients, gaining their trust and admiration.

But what can a forensic doctor say when faced with a cold corpse?

No matter how detailed the cause of death, the mechanism of injury, and the process of death are, the body will not give any response.

Jiang Chen understands this kind of loneliness all too well.

When a seasoned expert with no one to discuss their expertise with encounters a junior who asks questions, it's more effective than anything else.

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Wei turned to Jiang Chen and asked, "The question you just asked was quite insightful."

"Last year, I conducted in-depth research on this issue in a case of poisoning that resulted in death, and I also wrote and published two papers on the topic of 'Identification and Diagnosis of the Routes of Toxins Entering the Body'."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen immediately responded, his tone perfectly balanced, both respectful and admiring: "Ah! Professor Zhang, you are truly an expert in this field! We've come to the right person today!"

"I will definitely spend money to download those two papers from CNKI when I get back, and read them carefully word by word."

As he spoke, Jiang Chen emphasized the words "I have read" with particular force.

He knew perfectly well what was going on: I already knew all of this by heart.

Then, Jiang Chen continued, "Regarding this murder case we have, we have confirmed that the deceased died of poisoning, but we still cannot determine whether he took the poison himself or was forced to take it by someone else."

"The deceased was a late-stage lung cancer patient, and logically speaking, he had the motive to commit suicide. Professor Zhang, your research in this area is crucial to solving our case."

"Teacher Zhang, could you please give me some pointers on the spot?"

Jiang Chen outwardly humbly sought advice, but inwardly he had already begun to review the situation.

At this moment, Zhang Wei took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, took two puffs, and slowly said:

"The question you raised is indeed crucial for cases where toxic substances have been detected in the body."

"Regarding how to distinguish between self-ingestion and being forced to take poison by someone else, I have previously researched and summarized three core methods."

"First, we need to start with the motive for death. We must first verify whether the deceased had a suicidal motive and whether he had expressed any thoughts of suicide before his death. This is the key foundation."

"Second, check if the deceased's fingerprints are left on the container that contained the poison. If the deceased's fingerprints cannot be found on the bottle body, cap, etc., it can be basically concluded that the poison was not ingested by the deceased himself."

"Third, the way the poison entered the body is also extremely important. If the poison entered the body through the gastrointestinal tract, it is necessary to check whether there are any external injuries on the lips of the deceased."

"The process of self-administering poison is usually smooth and natural, but if someone forces it on you, there will inevitably be a struggle and resistance. If the poison is liquid, will there be any residue of the poison on the collar or neck skin of the deceased?"

"If it's a tablet-shaped poison, will forcibly administering it cause abrasions or bruises to the oral mucosa and corners of the mouth?"

"In addition, when it comes to injectable or injectable poisons, if someone else is committing the crime, the injection site is often chosen to be a hidden place, such as the inner thigh, under the armpit, or even around the anus."

He paused for a moment before continuing, "I also encountered a case where a venomous snake was used to kill someone. The snake bite wound was located in the woman's private parts, but fortunately, I discovered it in time."

The more engrossed Zhang Wei was in his speech, the more at ease Jiang Chen felt.

Sure enough, once the expert entered lecture mode, all anger vanished.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen immediately gave a thumbs up, his expression perfectly conveying excitement: "Teacher Zhang! After your explanation, I suddenly understand everything! You are truly a modern-day Song Ci!"

After saying that, he turned to look at Wang Hui and said, "Brother Fei, I told you so. This time, coming to consult Teacher Zhang will definitely bring substantial help to our case."

"I will immediately follow the approach given by Teacher Zhang and carry out further testing and judgment work."