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

Hearing Jiang Chen's praise, Zhang Wei felt as if he had been filled with honey, his heart bubbling with sweetness.

The frustration that had been building up inside me because of a trivial matter in the morning was instantly dispelled by a gentle breeze, and even the wrinkles between my brows smoothed out.

Just as Jiang Chen had predicted, Zhang Wei, a technical talent with years of experience in the field of forensic medicine and top-notch professional skills, has no shortage of face and craves professional recognition the most—the sense of accomplishment of being understood by colleagues and respected by juniors is more effective than any flattery.

In his past life, Jiang Chen, as the deputy director of the criminal investigation bureau, never failed in dealing with these "technical experts" because of this tactic: lowering his ego, using precise flattery to kill, and using recognition to hit the other party's weak spot.

Giving sufficient respect while maintaining firm control is far more effective than resorting to force.

At this moment, Jiang Chen smiled and said urgently, "Professor Zhang, you have been working in the field of forensic medicine for so many years, and you have seen more than I have. Your experience is the most valuable asset for us younger generation. I hope you can give me more guidance in the future so that I can avoid detours and grow faster."

At this point, he paused deliberately, scratched his head as if a little embarrassed, and added, "As you know, I studied veterinary medicine. Although I later taught myself forensic medicine, I am still a latecomer to the field and have a weak foundation. I have to ask you for advice in many areas."

Hearing this, Zhang Wei was overjoyed. He laughed heartily twice, raised his large, calloused hand, and patted Jiang Chen's shoulder heavily, his tone becoming more intimate: "Jiang Chen, you're being too polite!"

"Heroes come from all walks of life. As long as you're willing to delve into things, dare to study, and are dedicated to research, your professional skills will definitely improve! If you have any questions in the future, feel free to come to me. We can discuss them together and make progress together!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he eagerly pulled out his phone, swiped the screen, and recited the key information word by word: "The paper I just told you about on the routes by which toxins enter the body was published in the first article of issue 207 of the *Journal of Forensic Medicine of China*. Go look at it; my article is on the cover!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen's eyes lit up instantly. He immediately gave a thumbs up and exclaimed with delight, "A cover story? That's incredibly high quality!"

"Professor Zhang, you're amazing! I have to buy several more copies. I'll not only study them carefully myself, but I'll also show them to my classmates, so they can see what a real forensic authority looks like!"

"Hahaha, great! Great!" Zhang Wei was beaming from ear to ear, repeatedly saying, "Please point out any shortcomings, and we can learn from each other."

As they were talking, Jiang Chen and Wang Hui got up to say goodbye, but Zhang Wei stood up and warmly escorted them to the office door, repeatedly reminding them, "If there are any work-related issues, feel free to come up and discuss them anytime. I'm always here!"

Her attitude was much warmer than when they first met, as if she had already regarded Jiang Chen as one of her own.

As soon as the two arrived at the entrance of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, Wang Hui couldn't help but come over and give Jiang Chen a thumbs up.

"Jiang Chen, you're truly amazing! Not only are your forensic skills top-notch, but your emotional intelligence is incredible!"

"You were so uninhibited and convincing in your praise just now, I almost believed you genuinely admired him!"

Jiang Chen turned to look at him and said frankly, "I wasn't acting. I have genuine respect for him—after all, his experience in this industry is worthy of my respect."

Wang Hui raised an eyebrow and teased with a smile, "Whether it's true or not, only you know, but what you've shown is definitely more real than the truth! I'm impressed."

Jiang Chen's smile deepened, but a hint of understanding flashed in his eyes.

He had anticipated that Zhang Wei would fall for this, and the reason he deliberately lowered his stance was to quickly get closer to Zhang Wei through this method.

It's important to know that Zhang Wei works at a higher-level forensic institution. In the future, when he handles cases, he will inevitably need their technical support, and at crucial moments, he may even need them to help him bear some of the risks.

Having been reborn, he was no longer the impulsive and reckless young man he was in his previous life. His mind was now filled with the wisdom of a seasoned veteran who had been through decades of trials and tribulations, and he deeply understood the importance of human relationships and social skills.

We see each other all the time, there's no need to ruin the relationship.

Moreover, the Qingshan County Public Security Bureau was merely a stepping stone for him to get started; he would never be stuck there for long.

His target is the municipal criminal investigation team, the provincial department, or even the Ministry of Public Security at a higher level.

Therefore, from the very beginning, he must have a long-term vision and not be a frog in a well, which would limit his development. He should also cultivate good relationships in order to go further.

Immediately afterward, the two got into the car, and just as they fastened their seatbelts, Wang Hui's phone suddenly rang.

Hello.

"Hello, this is from the toxicology lab. The toxicity detection results for the sample you just submitted are in!"

Wang Hui's eyes lit up. "Oh? So fast? How did it go?"

"This is only a preliminary assessment," the lab technician's voice continued. "We can confirm that the deceased had sedatives in his system, but the exact dosage still needs to be quantitatively analyzed. The final results should be available tonight."

Upon hearing this, Wang Hui immediately turned to look at Jiang Chen, his eyes filled with surprise and delight. He quickly said into the phone, "Okay! Thank you for your hard work!"

After hanging up the phone, he eagerly told Jiang Chen, "Wow, impressive, brother! The deceased really did die from poisoning, from sleeping pills. The exact dosage is still being tested, and the results should be available tonight!"

Jiang Chen smiled faintly, showing no surprise whatsoever.

All of this was within his expectations.

Holding his phone, Wang Hui couldn't hide his excitement. He immediately dialed Li Jian's number: "Hey, Captain Li, here's the latest update. Sleeping pills have been detected in the deceased's body. The preliminary diagnosis is correct!"

On the other end of the phone, Li Jian's voice instantly rose, filled with obvious excitement, "Really?! Is the result confirmed?"

"Captain Li, these are the preliminary test results, there's definitely no problem," Wang Hui said quickly. "It's just that we'll have to wait for the quantitative analysis results tonight to determine the specific dosage."

"Good! Good! Good!" Li Jian exclaimed three times. "With these toxicology test results, let's see how those two suspects can try to deny it now!"

"Well done! You two have done a great job, and the bureau will definitely not forget your contributions!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Hui felt a warmth in his heart, even though he knew in his heart that the captain's words were somewhat of a "pie in the sky".

But this recognition and encouragement still filled him with energy, and even his fatigue dissipated.

After hanging up the phone, Wang Hui turned to Jiang Chen and asked with a smile, "What do we do now? Should we wander around here and wait for the experiment results tonight, or go straight back to the Qingcang County Public Security Bureau?"

Jiang Chen immediately shook his head. "I don't think either of these places is good."

Wang Hui paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "Oh? Do you have a better place to relax and have fun? I'll listen to you."

"This isn't for leisure or entertainment," Jiang Chen's expression instantly turned serious. "This case isn't as simple as we think."

"Although Teacher Zhang just told us about the ways poison enters the body, theory alone is not enough. We must go to the scene to practice and find direct evidence that the deceased had taken poison. Only in this way can we completely pry open the suspect's mouth and get irrefutable evidence and confessions."

Upon hearing this, Wang Hui's smile instantly froze.

He looked at Jiang Chen in disbelief: "Just now, Captain Li was full of confidence. He should be able to get the confessions of the two people very soon."

"Besides, Captain Li is a seasoned veteran who has worked his way up from the front lines. In theory, handling this kind of case should be a piece of cake for him."

Jiang Chen paused, his lips twitching slightly. "Let's be careful and go back to the crime scene to find the source of the poison."

"I always felt that there was more to this case than met the eye."

"Besides, everyone in the team is busy running around, and it's not appropriate for the two of us to just wander around outside."

Upon hearing this, Wang Hui's doubts gradually faded, and he nodded, saying, "It's indeed inappropriate to wander around outside now. Let's go back to the original scene and find the source of the poison together!"

Jiang Chen nodded slightly. "It's not just about the source of the poison; we also need to figure out whether the deceased took the sleeping pills voluntarily or was poisoned by someone else!"

"If we don't figure this out, even if we have the toxicology test results, we won't be able to kill them."