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

Just then, Wang Hui walked to Jiang Chen's side, glanced at his phone, and asked, "Dr. Zhang called, is there something urgent?"

Upon hearing the name "Forensic Doctor Zhang," Li Jian frowned slightly, then composed himself and said, "In the past, we were always the ones begging him to assist with forensic examinations. This time, we were able to handle the case ourselves, but he took the initiative to contact us."

As he spoke, he looked up at Jiang Chen, gestured with his lips, and said, "Answer the phone!"

Jiang Chen understood and immediately pressed the answer button, turning on the phone's speakerphone as he did so.

After all, Li Jian, Wang Hui, and others were all gathered around him, their eyes fixed on his phone. Turning it on speakerphone made it easier for everyone to know what was going on.

"Hello, Teacher Zhang."

"Jiang Chen, regarding that poisoning case in your team, have you determined whether it was homicide or suicide?"

Just as Jiang Chen was about to respond, Zhang Wei continued, "I've reviewed a lot of professional books today and come up with two other identification methods that might be helpful for your case."

Jiang Chen suddenly stopped, realizing he was about to say the truth, and felt conflicted.

If we simply say that the case has been solved, wouldn't that be too discouraging for Teacher Zhang?

But if you lie and say there's no progress, you're clearly deceiving your seniors.

After a brief moment of thought, Jiang Chen followed up by asking, "Teacher Zhang, which two methods are you referring to?"

Zhang Wei immediately explained: "There's another way. I just checked the latest forensic literature and found that we can trace the source of the sleeping pills to determine the nature of the case; we can also determine whether the sleeping pills were taken voluntarily or were forced to take them by examining the route and dosage distribution. I wonder if you can use these two methods?"

After speaking, Jiang Chen paused briefly, then sincerely thanked him: "Thank you for your careful guidance, Professor Zhang! We studied the two papers you shared carefully after we got back."

"It was by using the toxicology identification method mentioned in your paper that we were able to successfully identify the key evidence and determine that the deceased was killed by someone secretly administering sleeping pills."

"Both suspects have now confessed to all their crimes."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wei on the other end of the phone was instantly filled with surprise.

"The case was solved so quickly?"

This morning, when Jiang Chen and his team sent the samples for testing, the case was still stuck in the interrogation bottleneck. Unexpectedly, in just half a day, this double poisoning murder case has made such a major breakthrough.

Jiang Chen responded with a smile: "It's mainly because the methods in your paper, Professor Zhang, are so practical that I was able to find a breakthrough."

"We really owe a lot to your guidance this time. If it weren't for your knowledge about the connection between the routes of entry of toxins into the body and their manifestations on the skin, we wouldn't have been able to pinpoint the key clues so quickly."

Hearing this, Zhang Wei laughed heartily: "Hahaha, it's mainly because you young people are quick-witted and can apply theoretical knowledge flexibly to actual combat. I was just giving you a reminder."

After a pause, he said with a relieved tone, "It seems that I won't have to worry too much about the forensic work at Qingshan Criminal Investigation Department anymore, and I can concentrate on studying my own profession."

"By the way, I'm currently preparing for the citywide simulated homicide forensic skills competition in two months. You'd better prepare well!"

"I always felt that you, as a young man, had a solid foundation in your work and a strong ability to adapt. I have high hopes for you."

"In the past, because your Qingshan Criminal Investigation Department didn't have a dedicated forensic doctor, you could only be spectators in every competition and couldn't form a team to participate. This time, you have to live up to expectations, represent Qingshan Criminal Investigation Department, and do your best to achieve good results!"

"Thank you for your reminder and encouragement, Teacher Zhang. I hope you will continue to guide me in the future. I will definitely work harder and live up to your expectations."

Jiang Chen responded respectfully, "Don't mention it. Congratulations again on successfully solving the case!"

Zhang Wei finished speaking with a smile and then hung up the phone.

Jiang Chen put away his phone and turned to look around.

Li Jian was the first to react. He slapped his thigh and shouted, "I think we absolutely have to give Jiang Chen a round of applause!"

Jiang Chen blinked blankly, thinking to himself: It's just a phone call, why does he need applause?

Before she could figure it out, a round of enthusiastic applause erupted around her and lasted for a long time.

As the applause subsided, Li Jian said with a beaming smile, "Look at us, our Qingshan Criminal Investigation Department is now brimming with talent!"

"We have skilled investigators, experienced interrogators, Jiang Chen as our forensic expert, and Wang Hui as our trace evidence specialist. With every link in the chain in place, we can confidently handle any case that comes our way!"

At this point, he changed the subject, looking at Jiang Chen and Wang Hui: "You two need to pay close attention to the city-wide simulated homicide competition that Forensic Doctor Zhang mentioned earlier. Director Ma attaches great importance to this. In the past, our team lacked forensic doctors, so we didn't even qualify to participate and could only watch from the sidelines. This time, we can finally participate as participants!"

His gaze fell on the two men, and he said solemnly, "Wang Hui, you'll be in charge of trace evidence examination; Jiang Chen, you'll specialize in forensic identification. You two are the backbone of our team, so you must give it your all, prepare well, and strive to bring honor to Qingshan Criminal Investigation!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Hui was taken aback, then said with a wry smile, "Captain Li, are the two of us the main force?"

"We're the only two people in the whole team specializing in forensic medicine and trace evidence. This is such a heavy burden!"

"It's a bit heavy, but it's the organization's trust in you!" Li Jian patted the two men on the shoulders. "If the case is solved, the credit is yours; if you win the competition, the honor is yours too. Just prepare well!"

After saying that, Li Jian remembered Director Ma's instructions, his smile faded, and his expression became serious: "Everyone has been working hard on cases one after another these past few days."

"Once we finish up what we're doing, let's organize the case files and summarize our case-handling experience."

"Just now, Director Ma specifically instructed that our Qingshan Criminal Investigation Department still has ten unsolved murder cases. Next, we will select one of them as the key target for analysis and investigation to see if we can find a new breakthrough."

He turned to look at Jiang Chen and said in a deep voice, "Jiang Chen, your forensic skills are excellent, your insight is unique, and you have unique perspectives on determining the original state of a murder scene."

"Let's choose the 'April 13th family annihilation case' as our first case to tackle. I'll have Old Zhang from the archives retrieve the case file and give it to you. Study it carefully, and then we'll analyze it together to see if we can find any new investigative ideas from the long-forgotten clues."

As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the office instantly became heavy, and everyone's gaze turned somber.

Involuntarily, the horrific scene of that tragedy flashed through everyone's mind: a young couple brutally murdered in their home, the wife nine months pregnant, and after her death, the fetus was delivered from her body, blood and amniotic fluid mingling on the ground...

The shocking scene was unforgettable for everyone present.