Roses in Flames

Luo Zilin, who played Romeo, couldn't help but kick Zhao Jiashu when he saw that he hadn't stood up yet. "What are you doing? Don't get too into character. Get up and take your bow."

However, Zhao Jiashu remained motionless.

Luo Zilin was about to kick Zhao Jiashu again when Xiao Lin's warning voice rang out, "Stop! Don't touch him again!"

Luo Zilin was startled when he saw Xiao Lin.

Luo Zilin was also one of the boys who bullied Ye Mo in the alley some time ago.

He knew Xiao Lin was a policeman, and seeing Xiao Lin's piercing eyes that seemed to see right through him, he felt a little intimidated.

After exchanging a glance, Ye Yuntang and Xiao Lin nodded to her.

Ye Yuntang took out spare disposable gloves and shoe covers from her bag, quickly put them on, and then walked over to the fallen Zhao Jiashu in a few strides.

She first gently touched Zhao Jiashu's carotid artery, then checked his breathing and pupils. She then looked up at Xiao Lin with a grave expression and shook her head. "No vital signs."

Xiao Lin's hand, which was about to dial the emergency number, suddenly stopped.

He then dialed the Criminal Investigation Division's number.

Luo Zilin was stunned when he saw this. "What happened to Zhao Jiashu? We were using a prop dagger. Could he really be in trouble?"

The audience was also gripped by extreme panic.

The students stood up, wanting to escape.

Xiao Lin immediately picked up the microphone, walked to the edge of the stage, and shouted in a deep voice, "Everyone stop! I am Xiao Lin, the captain of the Municipal Criminal Investigation Detachment!"

His voice was deep, authoritative, and extremely penetrating; he instantly brought most of the chaos under control.

Xiao Lin's sharp gaze swept across the entire hall, and he said, word by word, "School security will immediately seal off all doors of the auditorium. No one is allowed to enter or leave! Stage play members, teachers, and leaders, remain seated. Those in the front row, move back three meters and do not approach the stage!"

After giving his instructions, Xiao Lin looked at Ye Yuntang and said, "The team will be here soon. You should perform the autopsy first."

After saying that, Xiao Lin called over Luo Zilin, whose face was deathly pale, and asked, "Who is in charge of your stage play?"

Luo Zilin pointed tremblingly at a male teacher.

The male teacher was caught off guard; his legs went weak and his lips trembled.

Xiao Lin asked, "Who is in charge of the props team? Where was the dagger originally stored? Give me a list of people who handled the dagger today!"

At the same time, he said to the school leaders, "Please provide access to the auditorium surveillance footage, prop room, and backstage recordings immediately."

After giving his instructions, he added to the anxious students and audience in the auditorium, "No photography, no noise, and no moving around! The cordon is to protect the scene, investigate the perpetrator, and for everyone's safety! City police will arrive within ten minutes, and will verify everyone's identity and arrange for an orderly departure!"

Seeing some timid girls crying from fright, Xiao Lin softened his cold tone, "Don't be afraid, everyone. The murderer won't get away! Cooperating with my arrangements now is helping yourselves and helping the police solve the case as soon as possible. If you need anything, raise your hand. Don't act on your own."

Xiao Lin stood on the stage, tall and aloof, upright as a pine tree, with a powerful aura.

The chaotic scene gradually calmed down with his calm and powerful voice.

Looking at his sharp eyes, his methodical coordination, and his composure in the face of danger, everyone felt reassured.

It was as if as long as he was there, this sudden murder case would surely be solved and the murderer would not escape justice.

Ye Yuntang squatted down next to Zhao Jiashu, his gaze sweeping over the angle and depth of the dagger's penetration. He spoke in a calm and professional tone, "Preliminary assessment: the blade pierced through the chest cavity and damaged the aorta."

This is also why Zhao Jiashu died on the spot; the dagger pierced the core area of ​​his heart, and the wound was so large that circulation stopped instantly.

The sound of sirens grew louder as they approached, shattering the tranquility of the campus.

Criminal investigation officers arrived quickly.

Police tape was put up outside the auditorium.

The man who led the way in was tall and imposing, wearing a police uniform, with a handsome face and an air of arrogance in his eyes.

After Ye Yuntang finished examining the body, she glanced at the man.

Some of them look unfamiliar.

Not only that, the man was also very rude. When he saw Xiao Lin, he not only didn't greet him, but also snorted from his nostrils.

Ye Yuntang walked up to Xiao Lin. "Who is he?"

"You've been away on a business trip recently, and a new deputy captain, Qin Feng, has been transferred to the team."

Ye Yuntang lowered her voice and asked, "He seems a bit disrespectful. Did you have a falling out with him?"

Just as Xiao Lin was about to say something, Qin Feng walked over and said, "Captain Xiao, I just learned about the situation from Luo Zilin. The deceased, Zhao Jiashu, had a previous feud with Ye Mo, the younger brother of the forensic doctor next to you."

Ye Yuntang frowned, looked up and stared directly at Qin Feng, "Deputy Captain Qin, you suspect my brother? My brother would never do such a thing!"

Qin Feng scoffed, his eyes filled with contempt, his tone carrying an undeniable forcefulness, "Before the real culprit was caught, everyone who had a grudge against the deceased was a prime suspect, including your brother."

After saying that, he took out his phone and made a call.

"Director Zheng, here's a supplementary report: The deceased, Zhao Jiashu, had a grudge against the younger brother of Forensic Doctor Ye. Captain Xiao once forced the deceased to apologize to the younger brother of Forensic Doctor Ye. Given the special nature of this case, I propose that Captain Xiao and Forensic Doctor Ye recuse themselves from this case. Please approve this immediately and have them withdraw from this case."

Director Zheng is the top official in the municipal bureau, and his rank is above that of Director Shao.

After listening to Qin Feng's report, Director Zheng said in a stern voice, "Give the phone to Xiao Lin."

Xiao Lin answered the phone.

Director Zheng said, "According to the rules, you and Ye Yuntang will withdraw immediately. Qin Feng will take full charge of this case and must find the real culprit as soon as possible!"

Xiao Lin's facial features were taut. "Yes."

Xiao Lin handed the phone back to Qin Feng. Qin Feng glanced at Xiao Lin and said arrogantly, "Captain Xiao, don't really think of yourself as a crime-solving genius, and don't always think you can control everything. The criminal investigation team can function without you. You've been quite busy lately, so go and get some rest."

Xiao Lin's thin lips were pressed into a straight line.

Qin Feng continued, "I've been transferred here. From now on, I will be in full charge of all cases in the team, so there's no need for Captain Xiao to worry about it."

The aura surrounding Xiao Lin became even more somber and cold.

His dark eyes glared sharply at Qin Feng, his fingers unconsciously tightening at his sides. But because of Director Zheng's orders, he could only suppress his anger. He coldly replied, "I never thought of taking credit. I only care about the truth. I hope that after you take over, you can live up to the police uniform you wear."

Ye Yuntang stood to the side, absolutely furious.