1995, Starting as a Criminal Investigation Expert

Han Jianjun and Zhao Yong entered the room.

"What's going on?"

He pointed outside the door.

He just spotted Xu Qiang and the other person coming into the evidence room.

I was talking to Zhao Yong about something, and I thought it was about the case, so I came over as soon as I finished speaking.

They ran right into the two of them leaving the house.

Before they could even exchange two words, Xu Qiang blurted out that Tan Guoxiong was not bad.

"Guoxiong, what did you do? What's wrong?" Han Jianjun asked curiously.

Tan Guoxiong quickly shook his head and said it was nothing.

He's shy and doesn't like to show off.

"Nothing much."

Li Shu quickly recounted what had just happened.

"Captain Han, Tan Guoxiong noticed this incense. If we really find the money box at Chongfu Temple, shouldn't the task force thank Tan Guoxiong?"

If Cheng Jianrong really withstands the interrogation and refuses to reveal where he hid the money, then there is no other choice but to search for it like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Only the kind of scraping three feet off the ground will do.

The people in the task force are going to be exhausted.

We really need to thank Tan Guoxiong.

Before Han Jianjun could say anything, Zhao Yong's eyes lit up, and he asked in surprise, "Guoxiong, you're amazing! How did you find that out?"

A stick of incense could lead to such an association, and ultimately, the guess that the money box might be hidden in Chongfu Temple—it's simply amazing.

Han Jianjun nodded repeatedly.

And then I couldn't help but think that this time I really should let Xu Qiang treat me.

The fingerprints were matched by Li Shu.

The crucial physical evidence was inspired by Tan Guoxiong.

It wouldn't be right not to treat everyone to a meal.

Tan Guoxiong blushed and hurriedly explained, "I just noticed that Xiang was acting a little strangely, and to be honest, it was Li Shu who inspired me to notice that."

"I?"

Li Shu was taken aback, wondering when he had inspired him.

"yes."

Tan Guoxiong nodded quickly and said, "You told me to pay attention to the problematic areas and to think more about it. So I wondered why Cheng Jianrong wanted to buy incense."

Therefore, in Tan Guoxiong's view, it was Li Shu who inspired him, teaching him to use his brain and to think.

"No, no, no."

Li Shu quickly waved his hand and said, "In the end, you came up with it yourself, which shows you're smart. Putting everything else aside, weren't your grades better than mine at school?"

That is indeed true, and Tan Guoxiong cannot deny it.

But then I thought, my good grades were just due to rote learning.

Unlike Li Shu, whose grades may not be good, he puts more effort into thinking.

And so, they came up with a rapid positioning method and a partition comparison method.

"Alright, you two."

Zhao Yong interrupted the two, both amused and exasperated, saying, "Anyway, Guo Xiong did a great job, and he's made our technical team leader look good again."

These words struck a chord with Han Jianjun.

He's increasingly convinced that science and technology are the primary driving force for solving cases.

The more cases solved, the more this will prove.

"Alright, let's get ready to go then," Han Jianjun said.

Just as Tan Guoxiong was about to ask what was being prepared, Li Shu pulled him back.

If the money box is indeed found at Chongfu Temple, then we must go to the scene and conduct an investigation.

Just as he was about to leave, Han Jianjun suddenly called out to Li Shu again.

"Li Shu, there are two things."

Han Jianjun was about to speak when he paused and said, "Let me tell you something first. The case is almost closed, and I was thinking of having you go to the various branch offices to introduce your fingerprint comparison experience to the technical teams, especially the methods you came up with yourself."

Good methods should naturally be promoted.

Previously, due to the case, he hadn't had time to attend to it. Now that the case was about to be closed, Han Jianjun thought he might as well have Li Shu, representing the team, go down to the lower levels to share some experience.

Li Shu was taken aback, then patted his shoulder and said, "Captain Han, I don't even have a penny. Is this appropriate?"

The people in the technical squadron below are mostly veterans.

Zhao Yong laughed and scolded, "What do you mean by one cent or one cent? Your method is good and useful. I'll listen to you even if it costs me two cents."

Han Jianjun reprimanded, "You're so young, yet you think so much. Just go when I tell you to, stop with all the nonsense."

Li Shu smiled, nodded quickly, and left.

After Li Shu left, Han Jianjun pondered for a moment and remarked, "These two lads are quite good, especially Li Shu, he's a real promising talent."

Zhao Yong nodded in agreement, then added, "By the way, Captain Han, I heard that Li Shu wants to be transferred to a criminal investigation unit?"

Han Jianjun had mentioned this to Cao Junfei.

Then Cao Junfei went to Zhao Yong to find out about Li Shu's thoughts.

Zhao Yong then realized that Li Shu had this idea.

Han Jianjun remained noncommittal, only patting Zhao Yong on the shoulder and asking in return, "Do you think that's possible?"

It's not that internal job transfers are not allowed.

Just like myself, I also transitioned from a criminal investigator to a technical police officer back then.

The key point is that Li Shu has made achievements in his technical position, so in Tang Weidong's eyes, Li Shu is a talent who can shine in the field of technology.

As the saying goes, "A brick in the revolution can be moved wherever it is needed."

The technical team needs you, so how could you possibly leave?

Zhao Yong was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "You know what, it's only been a few days, and I'm already starting to feel a little reluctant to part with this kid."

What a talented person!

Preparing in advance was definitely the right thing to do.

That evening, Xu Qiang contacted the team and said in one sentence: the money box has been found.

It's still at Chongfu Temple.

After their previous conversation, which suggested that the trip might take place after Chongfu Temple, Xu Qiang didn't rush off. Instead, he went to test Cheng Jianrong first.

During the interrogation, Chongfu Temple was suddenly mentioned.

Cheng Jianrong looked visibly surprised.

This confirmed to Xu Qiang that the item was hidden near Chongfu Temple.

The group hurriedly arrived at Chongfu Temple.

Just a few steps inside, there was a stall selling incense and candles.

Compare the photos, and it's the same brand of incense that was found at Cheng Jianrong's house.

That's it. After hiding the money box, Cheng Jianrong went to Chongfu Temple and lit an incense stick.

The money box and other items were most likely hidden on the hillside behind the temple.

That will save a lot of trouble.

Although the exact location is still uncertain, what was once like searching for a needle in a haystack has now become like fishing in a pond.

Moreover, Xu Qiang wasn't foolishly searching.

In Han Jianjun's words, Xu Qiang looks honest and simple, but he's actually all hollow inside.

Xu Qiang borrowed mine detectors directly from the garrison in Nanjiang.

He swept the metal money box on the ground like a landmine.

And as it turned out, this thing worked well; by evening, they found the place where the money box was buried.

When Li Shu and the others rushed over, they were all using flashlights.

"My God, a grave?"

Zhao Yong exclaimed in surprise.

Li Shu was also startled. This area was just a large earthen slope and wasteland, but it was located behind Chongfu Temple, so it could be considered a blessed place.

Therefore, there are many ancestral graves on the slope.

Who knew that Cheng Jianrong would actually bury the money box in the grave? It's true that with several lives in his hands, he has no scruples.

"That's right, this is where the signal is strongest. We've already spoken with the family. Go ahead and dig; it's not very deep."

Xu Qiang sounded somewhat frustrated.

If I hadn't guessed that the money box might be near Chongfu Temple, I would have had no choice but to look for it.

They searched the area within several kilometers of the crime scene.

In this situation, he can be certain that even if he digs three feet deeper, he won't dig up the grave.

It seems Cheng Jianrong anticipated this and deliberately buried it here.

Li Shu, a staunch materialist, had nothing to fear. Just as he was about to step forward and take the shovel, Zhao Yong pulled him back.

He didn't say anything, but gave Xu Qiang a wink.

These guys arrived a while ago, discovered it early, and dug it up casually, but they've been dragging it out until now without doing anything.

Xu Qiang gave an awkward laugh and quickly told his men to get to work.

It wasn't buried very deep, and soon, a fertilizer bag appeared in the pit.

Upon opening it, it turned out to be a metal box containing money, which it still hasn't opened.