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

The functions within the criminal investigation team can be broadly divided into two main sections.

One type is the investigation and crackdown sequence that directly faces cases. They are specifically responsible for cracking down on major criminal cases such as serious crimes, homicides, and the fight against organized crime. They are the sharpest force on the front line.

Another core component is the indispensable logistical support system, which covers key tasks such as daily office document circulation, dissemination of superior policies, expense reimbursement and approval, coordination of various materials, and back-end support for the criminal technology laboratory.

Upon returning to his office, Li Jian immediately instructed the office director:

"Immediately notify the team to gather in the conference room in thirty minutes to discuss the family annihilation case from five years ago."

The office director slightly raised his head, glanced at Li Jian, who had a serious expression, and looked puzzled.

He was about to voice his doubts—this case had already been discussed five times, was there any need to hold another meeting to study it?

But as soon as he was about to speak, seeing that Li Jian had already turned around, he swallowed back the question that was on the tip of his tongue.

At the same time, he wondered to himself: Could it be that a new superior has come to supervise this time?

That doesn't make sense. As the office director, I'm responsible for internal and external communication and reception. If a higher-level leader were to come to inspect our work, it's impossible that I wouldn't have received any news at all.

Although he was full of doubts, since it was the arrangement of the criminal investigation team leader, he stopped thinking about it and immediately asked the auxiliary police officers in the office to call all the criminal investigation team members one by one.

Back then, there were no office software programs like WeChat and QQ that are so widespread now. Unlike today, where you can simply send a message in a group and everyone can receive it instantly and simply reply that they've received it.

Not long after, the auxiliary police officers in the office made phone calls one by one, informing everyone to be in the conference room on time in thirty minutes for the meeting.

When the group of criminal police officers received the notification call, some were out conducting investigations and interviews, some were holding their positions, and others were on their way to the bank to retrieve evidence related to the case.

Of course, there are also a few people who take a break from their busy schedules and sit by the river drinking tea, relaxing while gazing at the wide river surface.

Two of the veteran police officers, nearing retirement, couldn't help but complain as they watched a fishing boat slowly pass by on the river:

"What is Captain Li up to now? We've already reviewed that case five times, and we've gone over it countless times in private. Is it really necessary to hold another meeting?"

An older police officer across from them, whose hair was already somewhat gray, chimed in:

"That's right. Could it be that some expert from the provincial department has nothing better to do than come down here to give guidance on a case? To put it bluntly, they're just here to get a meal and go through the motions to show that the leaders value it. In the end, it'll all just fizzle out."

At this point, the two shook their heads in unison.

They were all veterans in the team and were well aware of this kind of perfunctory approach from superiors: they would say they attached great importance to it, but in reality, they could not solve any problems. In the end, the subordinates would have to go to great lengths to entertain them, and if they were not careful, it would affect the image of the entire team.

"Forget it, let's go. If we don't go, it won't look good when the leaders come and see so few people below."

The officer next to him nodded and said, "Okay, finish this cup of tea and then we'll be over."

Although the two veteran police officers were quite old and reluctant, they knew that the overall situation was more important.

When faced with the choice between personal leisure and team image and discipline, they can distinguish between what is important and what is not. They would never go against the organization at such a critical moment, let alone cause trouble for the team.

Thirty minutes later, many police officers arrived at the conference room one after another.

Once everyone was seated at the conference table, their faces were filled with dissatisfaction, and many people subconsciously took out cigarettes and lit them.

For criminal investigators, cigarettes are often the best way to relieve frustration and anxiety.

The crowd whispered amongst themselves, discussing the matter in hushed tones.

"Which leader is here now, trying to freeload?"

"Exactly, let's see what kind of show they're going to put on today."

"Several division chiefs from the provincial criminal investigation department have come here. Could it be that a new leader has come to make their presence felt?"

"We'll find out when they get here. I want to see who it is."

"You didn't even bring a notebook, what useful things can you possibly say?"

"I've figured out the pattern of these meetings. They always come down to three things: first, they report on the case; second, they emphasize the difficulty of the case; third, they say a few empty words; and finally, they tell us to implement it ourselves. It's all useless."

Upon hearing this, several officers nearby chuckled softly.

"The myna bird's summary is spot on!"

"Of course, as soon as these people arrived, before they even had a chance to sit down, I knew exactly what they were up to."

Just as everyone was discussing this, Li Jian walked in with Zhang Yan and Wang Hui.

Zhang Yan originally belonged to another department, but she specifically applied to come here this time, wanting to participate in the investigation of this family annihilation case.

After the group entered, no one paid much attention, since they were all family members who spent every day together.

Even though Jiang Cheng had only been in the team for less than half a year, he was already a familiar face. Everyone's eyes were still fixed on the door, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the superiors.

But just as everyone was looking towards the door, Li Jian suddenly spoke:

"Comrades, is everyone here? Let's start the meeting now."

Upon hearing this, all the police officers turned to look at Li Jian, glancing around to the left and right.

I found that the meeting room was full of familiar colleagues, not a single unfamiliar face.

Does Captain Li really intend to dredge up this old case and rehash it repeatedly? That would be utterly pointless.

Seeing the disappointed and puzzled expressions on everyone's faces, Li Jian spoke calmly:

"What, does anyone have questions?"

The previously noisy whispers subsided slightly, and one officer couldn't help but ask:

"Captain Li, weren't we supposed to be discussing the case? Why aren't the higher-ups here?"

"Yes, how can we discuss such a serious murder case without guidance from higher-ups?"

The voices of doubt are growing louder.

Li Jian smiled and said loudly:

"Look, our criminal investigation team is all here. We have a case right in front of us. Do we really have to wait for others to guide us? Can't we overcome this challenge on our own?"

"Self-reliance? This is no joke. We've investigated this case countless times. Without new clues, new technologies, or new methods, we simply have no way to proceed."

A veteran police officer spoke frankly. He was highly experienced, and the meeting notice had interrupted his leisure time, so his tone was somewhat impatient.

Hearing this, Li Jian remained calm:

"Heroes have emerged from among the young throughout history. Although this case has undergone five special seminars, today we have specially invited an 'expert who is not an expert' to share his thoughts and findings with everyone."

"An expert who isn't an expert? What does that mean? Captain Li, when did you start playing cryptic games with us?"

Li Jian smiled slightly, turned to look at Jiang Cheng beside him, and slowly explained:

"The reason I call him an 'expert who is not an expert' is twofold: first, because he is still young and not a seasoned, professionally trained expert; and second, because his professional abilities are outstanding, far surpassing those of most people in our team."

These words left everyone present even more puzzled, and they all looked at them with curiosity:

Who exactly is it that Captain Li would give such a high evaluation to?