1995, Starting as a Criminal Investigation Expert

Li Shu relied purely on intuition, and the characteristics he compared were insufficient.

The fact that he is 17 meters tall and has a normal build is insufficient to serve as valid evidence to prove that Jin Zhenjiang is the suspect in the September 5th armored truck robbery and murder case and the August 17th series of burglaries.

But in the eyes of Xu Qiang and others, that was enough, enough to list him as a suspect.

As the saying goes, "It doesn't matter if it's a black cat or a white cat, as long as it catches mice, it's a good cat."

The problem now isn't which cat it is, but that there isn't even a mouse.

A large group of people rushed out of the office.

The moment he stepped out, Xu Qiang patted the door and turned to shout at Li Shu, "Old Han, this kid's got guts, he's got guts!"

He said "okay" twice, then turned and quickly followed.

In an instant, there were only a few people left in the room.

Li Shu felt inexplicably empty.

After racking their brains and expending a lot of energy, they finally made a breakthrough and discovery.

So what should we do next? We should arrest the suspects.

With an iron fist and thunderous methods, we will make the rampant criminal suspects regret it for the rest of their lives.

Punish the wicked and promote the good, to comfort the families of the victims.

But Li Shucai discovered that these things had nothing to do with him.

I am merely a technical police officer.

The sense of participation is too low.

Han Jianjun did not immediately notice the change in Li Shu's mindset, and his gaze towards Li Shu was filled with only relief.

Just like Xu Qiang said, this kid is good, really good.

However, they are still young and should not be arrogant; they must be more cautious and mature.

Just as Han Jianjun was about to offer some words of encouragement, he noticed the disappointed look in Li Shu's eyes. After a moment's thought, he guessed what Li Shu was thinking.

He had heard Xu Qiang mention that on the day he reported for duty, Li Shu had asked him if he could transfer to become a criminal police officer.

Han Jianjun could understand why Li Shu had this idea.

Young people, you know.

Full of youthful vigor, who can sit still in the back? Aren't they all admiring heroes, wanting to be heroes, and wanting to rush to the front line?

He wanted to chat with Li Shu for a bit, but he refrained from saying it.

That kind of ideological work is Cao Junfei's job.

All Han Jianjun could do was offer encouragement.

He patted Li Shu on the shoulder with a cheerful laugh and said, "Alright, alright, your eyes are about to pop out if you keep staring. Besides, do you think this is none of our business and you're thinking of coming along?"

Li Shu nodded subconsciously, then quickly shook his head.

"It's alright," Han Jianjun laughed. "If they want to arrest someone later, we'll be in for it."

When making arrests on the spot, technical police are indispensable.

The suspect's home needs to be inspected, and evidence needs to be collected and secured.

"So when people are moving around, we follow them just the same way. They put in the effort at the front, and we just watch from behind. It's not any easier for us than it is for them."

"If you ask me, they're the ones who charge into battle, while we're the ones who strategize. Like this time, we're the ones who have to find the suspect."

Han Jianjun looked proud.

We can't help but be proud. So many people in the city, so many days of searching, everyone exhausted, and we still couldn't find anyone.

Finally, the technical team found it through fingerprint comparison. Why shouldn't we be proud?

Li Shu sensed something was off about what he was saying and didn't know what to say, so he just nodded.

However, I got a little too excited.

Just like Han Jianjun said, at least when they turn around to arrest people, he can follow them.

Meanwhile, the large group headed straight for Guangyuan Street.

Several team leaders rode in one jeep.

As soon as he got in the car, Lin Wanping started shouting, "I noticed this kid during the case analysis meeting before. I felt he was extraordinary, quick-witted, and capable. Look, he really gave us a surprise."

Xiao Rui laughed and scolded, "Stop talking nonsense after the fact. I remember what you said back then, that this young man is really bold and dares to think, right?"

He mimicked Lin Wanping's tone, shaking his head and repeating the words.

Lin Wanping lightly slapped his own mouth and exclaimed, "I was blind and didn't recognize him! I didn't realize he was a true sage!"

Shao Guiying, the deputy head of the criminal investigation team, patted the passenger seat and asked, "Old Xu, I remember that method of quickly comparing fingerprints, wasn't it this kid who came up with it?"

Xu Qiang crossed his arms, nodded slightly, and said nothing.

He always felt like he had forgotten something.

Shao Guiying said, "That's good. He just joined the company, which means he's quick-witted, has ideas, and is young. He's a good prospect."

Xiao Rui said, "Old Shao, it's rare for you to praise someone like that."

Xu Qiang has a very easygoing personality; he's always cheerful and friendly to everyone.

His partner, Shao Guiying, is the opposite—a cold-faced judge who is usually extremely strict with his subordinates.

It's rare to see someone praise a newcomer like that.

Shao Guiying smiled and said, "To be honest, I just think we really need to pay attention to the development of the technical team. Last time I went to the department for a meeting, Director Zhou said that we should pay attention to science and handle cases scientifically. That's what he was talking about with the technical team."

Xiao Rui nodded in deep agreement, echoing, "Just think about it, we went to great lengths but still couldn't find this person. But we managed to find them just by using these fingerprints. If everyone had to provide fingerprints in the future, we wouldn't even need criminal police anymore."

Lin Wanping hurriedly waved his hand: "Old Xiao, what are you saying? I'm only 39, I'm not planning to retire yet. Besides, this isn't about science and technology, it's about human skill, human skill!"

With an exaggerated expression, he exclaimed, "A partially formed fingerprint! What does that even mean?!"

A large group of people stormed into the Guangyuan Police Station, startling the officers.

Director Chen Wenli grabbed Xu Qiang, his expression grave, and asked, "Old Xu, it can't really be Jin Zhenjiang, can it?"

He is not stupid.

The fact that so many people went to such lengths to come here clearly indicates that it was related to the major case that happened not long ago.

Xu Qiang didn't have time to say much to Chen Wenli and ran to the toilet.

He ran a couple of steps, then stopped, grabbed Chen Wenli, and asked, "Didn't you check Jin Zhenjiang during the previous investigation?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Wenli's expression changed slightly.

A few days ago, at the request of the task force, they conducted a screening of everyone in the street.

If Jin Zhenjiang is indeed a suspect, and the investigation failed to uncover him, he may not be held accountable, but he will inevitably be criticized for not being thorough enough in his work.

"I just asked."

Chen Wenli looked somewhat uneasy and said, "You gave me two requirements for the investigation: what did you do on the 5th, and whether you owned a motorcycle."

"Then I asked Lao Lin, and he told me that he had asked Jin Zhenjiang, and Jin Zhenjiang said that he had an upset stomach the night before and did not go to work that day, but rested for a day."

"The key point is, he doesn't have a motorcycle, so we can't just say he has a problem."

Xu Qiang gave a soft snort.

As soon as he saw Chen Wenli's reaction, he knew there must be something going on.

They must not have verified afterward whether he actually went to work, and just believed Jin Zhenjiang's story.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Go find Lao Lin and we'll ask him some more questions," Xu Qiang instructed, then turned and headed straight for the restroom.

Once they came out, Xiao Rui and the others were already discussing how to probe Jin Zhenjiang's situation from the outside.

"The key is whether anyone has been in contact with him recently," Xiao Rui pointed out incisively.

There are accomplices.

If it really is Jin Zhenjiang, he doesn't believe that this accomplice didn't have contact with Jin Zhenjiang.

On the way here, Xu Qiang had actually thought it over carefully and made arrangements immediately.

Instruct Officer Lin from the local police station to go to the motorcycle shop where Jin Zhenjiang works, citing the need for additional information as requested by higher authorities, and ask whether Jin Zhenjiang actually came to work on the 5th.

Then, find out about Jin Zhenjiang's social connections by contacting the neighborhood committee and the joint defense team, without revealing their identities.

Who have you been hanging out with lately? Have you been making any large, high-spending purchases?

He and Shao Guiying followed Lao Lin straight to the repair shop.

There's a road called Guangfeng Road in this area, and it's full of car repair shops.

The two stopped at a roadside convenience store, bought a pack of cigarettes, and glanced at the motorcycle repair shop called Shunxin across the street.

Three storefronts, several employees, and a number of motorcycles parked in front.

A short while later, Old Lin came out.

She walked over quickly, somewhat flustered, and said, "Jin Zhenjiang quit. It's been several days, and he definitely didn't come to work on the 5th."

Upon hearing that Jin Zhenjiang was no longer willing, Xu Qiang and Shao Guiying felt a pang of anxiety.

If it really is him, then quitting now is clearly a way of running away.