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

After a long while, Director Ma raised his hand to cover his mouth, his heart still unable to calm down.

"Was it really that young forensic pathologist? Was it his diagnosis?"

Upon hearing this, Li Jian smiled with relief and said, "Director Ma, do you remember the case of the groom who was murdered last time?"

"In that case, we were able to finally identify the real culprit and uncover the truth thanks to Jiang Chen's forensic skills throughout the entire process."

"At first, I thought he was just lucky and happened to find a key clue in the investigation of that case."

"But this time, I truly felt it—he never relied on luck, but on solid, hard-earned strength."

"To be honest, even I, a veteran detective with over a decade of experience, was almost completely baffled by this case."

Li Jian said in a heavy tone, "Initially, our preliminary investigation leaned towards concluding it was a homicide."

"But when we suggested the possibility of homicide, the suspect insisted that he deliberately moved the old man from the bed to a tree to make it look like he had hanged himself in order to escape conflicts between relatives."

"Judging from the surface signs of the body alone, the distribution of toxins in the body does indeed conform to the characteristics of suicide."

"Furthermore, there is an extremely confusing point—the deceased had told his doctor a week earlier that he had been suffering from chronic insomnia, and the doctor prescribed him a bottle of 100 sleeping pills, which has been fully confirmed."

"So, following this line of thought, the reasons for concluding that he committed suicide are simply too good to be true."

Firstly, the deceased was in the late stages of lung cancer and had a strong motive for suicide;

"Secondly, he specifically requested sleeping pills from his doctor a week before his death, indicating preparatory behavior for suicide."

"Thirdly, doing this can also reasonably avoid property disputes between siblings."

"The entire case was disguised almost flawlessly, making it extremely deceptive."

After listening to Li Jian's detailed explanation, Director Ma nodded slowly, then took out a pack of cigarettes from the drawer next to his desk, took out two, and handed one to Li Jian.

"Yes, now that you mention it, I think it makes sense too."

Director Ma lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and said, "Judging from the symptoms of poisoning and the position where the body was hanging, it certainly fits the scenario of suicide."

"Just when we were all at a loss and unable to accurately determine the nature of the case, Jiang Chen returned to the scene and repeatedly examined it, finally finding the form and route by which the drug entered the body."

"The suspect crushed sleeping pills into powder, mixed them into white porridge, and fed it to the victim to disguise it as a suicide by poisoning, but he saw through it at a glance."

Upon hearing this, Director Ma shook his head in surprise, his tone full of admiration.

"Not simple, truly not simple!"

"He's a veterinarian by training, and he's only been working for two months, yet he's already mastered so much forensic knowledge. His talent is truly remarkable."

"Such talent must be recognized by the organization and must be rewarded."

At this point, Li Jian quickly chimed in, "Director Ma, I happen to have an idea."

"You just mentioned recognizing outstanding individuals and boosting morale, so I'm thinking of applying for a personal award for him. What do you think?"

Director Ma nodded without hesitation: "No problem, I think it's perfectly fine."

"It is indeed inappropriate for him to receive a third-class merit award, after all, he has only been employed for a month and is still relatively inexperienced."

"Yes, I also considered that, which is why I only mentioned commendation." Li Jian breathed a sigh of relief.

"Next, should we have him prepare a report, focusing on his investigation, analysis, and reasoning process in the case?" Director Ma nodded, his tone gentle. "That's settled then."

"Thank you very much, Director Ma, for your care for us new police officers," Li Jian said quickly.

Director Ma smiled and waved his hand: "It's not a matter of showing concern."

"In recent years, our Qingshan County Public Security Bureau has had investigators and interrogators, but technical capabilities have always been a weakness, especially forensic professionals."

"In the past, when we encountered difficult cases, we had to ask the city bureau's forensic doctors for assistance."

"I know your job is tough, and I've heard you complain about it several times, but now the problem is finally solved."

Li Jian nodded repeatedly, his voice filled with excitement: "That's right, Director Ma!"

"Having food in hand makes one feel at ease. In the past, when we asked the municipal forensic doctors for assistance, not to mention the efficiency, their attitude alone was enough to make us angry."

"Things are different now. We have our own professional forensic team. When dealing with corpses of unnatural deaths, we no longer have to be subservient to others."

"We can stand tall and speak with confidence; we can handle even the biggest cases independently!"

As he spoke, Li Jian's face was filled with pride and self-satisfaction.

"Both of these were murder cases, with the killers meticulously disguised and the cases full of twists and turns, yet Jiang Chen was able to uncover the truth and solve the cases one after another."

"This is truly remarkable!"

Director Ma smiled slightly and said earnestly, "Talented horses are common, but discerning judges of horses are rare."

"You must be a good mentor; such talent must be nurtured."

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly frowned and his expression turned serious: "However, it's good that young people are energetic and ambitious, but they must not be arrogant or conceited."

"Having solved two murder cases in a row, it's time to strike while the iron is hot. We need to give him some responsibility and temper his temper."

Li Jian looked up at Director Ma, his eyes filled with doubt: "Director Ma, what do you mean?"

Director Ma said in a deep voice, "Our bureau has ten unsolved murder cases that have been piling up for years. These ten cases have been a thorn in my side for many years."

"Since Jiang Chen is capable and talented, let him study these backlog cases in his spare time while handling routine cases."

"Firstly, to make him understand the hardship and difficulty of criminal investigation work;"

"Secondly, it will also allow him to further improve his business skills and professional level in the process of tackling difficult problems."

Upon hearing this, Li Jian gave a thumbs up and nodded repeatedly: "Director Ma, you're right! Short-term encouragement and recognition, along with long-term pressure and training, will allow him to grow faster and more steadily."

He stood up, his tone firm, "I'll make the arrangements immediately. We must cultivate Jiang Chen into a backbone force in the criminal investigation front of our Qingshan County Public Security Bureau!"

Director Ma smiled, his eyes full of expectation: "In the past, the city's public security bureau would hold a homicide simulation competition every year, and our Qingshan County Bureau could only be a bystander every time, because we lacked the forensic doctor."

"There are still two months until this year's competition. Tell Jiang Chen to prepare well. This time, we're going to form a 'Qingshan Criminal Investigation Team' to compete fairly and win big!"

Upon hearing this, Li Jian instantly became excited: "Director Ma, if you say that, I'm really looking forward to it!"

"Given Jiang Chen's current skill level, I believe he will definitely surprise us at the city-wide competition two months from now!"

Director Ma smiled and nodded: "Alright, let's wait and see."