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Chapter 109 Psychology Expert

While waiting for Chen Liming to deliver the report, Shen Xing bought ingredients, returned home, and cooked a sumptuous dinner.

Shen Yuan looked like she was starving. As soon as the aroma of the food wafted over, she rushed out of her room and started eating in silence, not even bothering to talk to Shen Xing.

Shortly after dinner, Chen Liming, looking travel-worn, stood at the door with a well-organized report in hand.

Shen Xing invited him in and poured him a glass of water, but he just sat on the sofa with his hands clasped in front of him, staring intently at Shen Xing, who was sitting to the side reading a report.

"Ah Xing... how is it? Shouldn't we report this directly to the task force and let them handle it?" Seeing that Shen Xing seemed to be almost finished reading, Chen Liming couldn't wait to ask.

"Uncle Chen, logically speaking, you should have reported it immediately, given the level of surveillance by the task force..."

"I guess they already knew about this case." Shen Xing put down the report, looked at Chen Liming, and his expression was slightly troubled.

"I don't know, I really don't know what to do, Ah Xing, last night..." Chen Liming opened his mouth, but then remembered the confidentiality agreement he had signed and shut his mouth.

He really didn't know what happened last night. Even now, when he thinks back on it, he still wonders why he listened to Lu Wenying and retreated so readily.

He only knew that these matters were far beyond his ability to handle. What worried Chen Liming was that this was a case that had occurred in the city, and no matter the outcome, the responsibility, no matter how small, would fall on him.

This is truly the worst luck imaginable.

He was somewhat at a loss. The only person he could trust now, and who might know some inside information about the provincial department, was Shen Xing.

Especially after Shen Xing helped him get through the special task force last time, he trusted Shen Xing even more.

Because what he saw in the forensic room was that Lu Lingyun wouldn't dwell on Shen Xing's mistakes, even if they were violations... Shen Xing was like a get-out-of-jail-free card, someone who could help shield someone from harm at crucial moments.

After reading the report, Shen Xing had basically given up on the idea of ​​torturing [02 - Puppet].

"Was this report still prepared by Wang Liyong?" Shen Xing put down the report and asked.

"Yes, he wanted to resign, but the bureau was short-staffed, so I didn't agree." Chen Liming sighed. "He... he might feel guilty. I can understand him. Actually, the responsibility doesn't lie solely with him."

Wang Liyong has a solid foundation in forensic medicine. Although he may not have handled many complex cases, his report this time was still commendable.

"This case can be handed over to the special task force, or the bureau can handle it itself, it's up to you," Shen Xing said, making a decision.

"Why?" Chen Liming asked, puzzled.

The deceased was a man with a criminal record who had recently been released from prison. Like Li Ya, he had a complicated social network.

The crime scene was an abandoned bungalow covered with thick plastic sheeting. In the center of the room, there was a human head and a doll, but the torso was missing. The bungalow was filled with the smell of chloroform, and several bottles of thinner were scattered around... It was completely consistent with previous cases.

It was the same killer who committed all of these crimes.

"Because this is a copycat crime, it doesn't need to be handled together with other cases," Shen Xing said, pointing to the documents in front of him. "The methods described are exactly the same as those in the newspaper photos and descriptions. Wang Liyong's judgment on the dismemberment weapon is also correct; it's probably something like a wooden saw."

Why is Shen Xing so certain?

Because he was at the scene, the primary crime scene.

He could tell at a glance from the obvious signs of imitation that the perpetrator was definitely a novice.

Whether the other party uses plastic film or purchases thinner and medical alcohol, they are imitating the case. They don't even know what these things are for.

Moreover, the police did not disclose the specific cause of Li Ya's death, only vaguely stating that it was a suicide out of fear of punishment.

Li Ya's "suicide" was planned by Shen Xing, while the family annihilation was orchestrated by Li Ya. When the other party was imitating, he did not realize the existence of a second perpetrator and combined the characteristics of the two perpetrators.

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"Really?" Chen Liming had been in a daze since the incident, but now, prompted by Shen Xing, he picked up the report and started reading it again.

"I don't know much about criminal psychology, but I can tell from some details that it wasn't done by the same person," Shen Xing offered his honest opinion. "Besides, the task force may have known about this case for a long time. I think it would be better if you reported it directly."

The Ninth Detachment was basically monitoring the city's main roads around the clock, a fact Shen Xing already knew while in the command vehicle.

The Ninth Detachment couldn't possibly be unaware of the Municipal Bureau's actions, especially since Lu Wenying was already a member of the Ninth Detachment. At the time of the incident, Lu Wenying was still alive and must have already reported the matter to Lu Lingyun.

It's likely that Lu Lingyun made a similar judgment, which is why she didn't merge this case into the Ninth Detachment. After all, it's just an ordinary case, not an unusual one.

Chen Liming was completely disoriented; it seemed that last night's mission had a significant impact on his understanding of the world.

"Okay." Chen Liming took a deep breath, nodded, then stood up and said, "I'm sorry to bother you so late. I owe you two favors. If there's anything you need me for, just let me know."

"It's not that serious, Uncle Chen, it's just a small matter." Shen Xing smiled as he stood up, and after seeing Chen Liming off, he began to ponder.

Generally speaking, copycats don't stop after committing one crime, but Shen Xing had absolutely no interest in this copycat.

His worship wasn't directed at Shen Xing, but rather at a hybrid of Shen Xing and Li Ya, who then targeted a scoundrel with a heavy blow, all while harboring a sense of justice and fantasizing about being a vigilante.

Utterly boring.

More than that, Shen Xing was concerned about his sleep. He had exerted himself too much today, and after eating, his blood sugar spiked, leaving him feeling tired and sleepy all over.

Shen Xing took a nap early and then got up promptly at six o'clock on Monday morning.

His biological clock has finally returned to normal.

This feeling of returning to and being able to control his physical state brought Shen Xing a sense of peace.

I did a quick physical measurement. My weight has decreased slightly, my height has remained the same, and my strength hasn't changed significantly.

However, he could feel that his explosive power had increased. If he could unleash his full power regardless of his physical condition, the hand gripper might show an even higher number... But there was no need to try it for the time being; his focus should be on recovery and rest.

I washed up as usual, prepared breakfast, and waited for my younger sister to get up.

After the two had finished breakfast, Shen Xing received a phone call from an unknown number.

"Hey? Is that alright? I'm Lao Lu's friend. Are you free tonight? I'd like to schedule a time to chat with you."

The other person's tone was gentle, and their voice was magnetic. Just by listening to their voice, one could almost picture a calm and gentle middle-aged man.

"Who are you...?" Shen Xing asked. At this moment, Shen Yuan had already put on her shoes and was standing at the door, turning around as if she was waiting for him.

"I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Wen Yan. I just returned from abroad not long ago and am currently working as an external behavioral analysis consultant for the Ninth Detachment... I minored in criminal psychology, so I'm practically your colleague, haha..."

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A... psychology expert/professor?

Shen Xing frowned slightly, but his tone remained unchanged, still low and muffled.

"Okay...I'm free after get off work tonight..."

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"Okay, I'll treat you to dinner tonight. Bye, see you tonight."

Shen Xing hung up the phone.

If Shen Xing were to list the people he least wanted to see, people who study psychology would definitely be at the top of his list.

Based on the behavior, actions, and words of others, they already have a mature set of evaluation standards and theories in their minds. Even more capable people can revise their theories and evaluation standards according to the personality of the people in the scene.

Chatting with them is exhausting.

Why would Lu Lingyun send a psychology expert to him?

Does he feel he might have psychological problems? Or has he already realized that he himself has a problem?