Inside Hanhai City Police Station.
Director Du Tao looked at Chen Changchun with full admiration, feeling very gratified.
Hanhai City has a snail case, involving a fatality, which is no small matter, and he, as the police director, had to personally rush to the crime scene to investigate.
When he arrived, his heart sank when he realized how tricky the case was!
But never did he expect...
In three days!
No, less than three days, the culprit was brought to justice!
In fact, the case also involved a cold case from seven years ago, a suicide case from four years ago, and during the investigation, another person confessed to a crime...
This is simply unimaginable!
In usual circumstances, finishing such investigations in half a month would be considered fast, but Hongfu District accomplished all this in less than three days...
It's truly hard to imagine.
"Captain Chen, why don't you share your work experiences?"
Du Tao smiled as he looked at Chen Changchun.
Upon hearing this, other captains from several districts also turned their attention to him.
Feeling the gaze from many, Chen Changchun's lips curled slightly.
Hanhai City has three districts and nine counties, and the criminal investigation teams from the three districts have their own hierarchy of contempt, with Hongfu District at the bottom as it is often drained of resources.
Year after year, whether it is manpower resources or funding, they always have the least and are often laughed at.
But now...
He could really show off!
Chen Changchun recalled Wang Chao's demeanor from before, calmly stood up and said:
"The 20040601 case, the crime scene was on Hongfu Street..."
"According to the site information, normally, the police would think this is a murder case, but actually it's not, according to..."
"Afterwards, the police approached the victim's family, just a slight bluff... and sure enough, at eleven that night, they showed their true colors, driving out to the countryside!"
As he spoke, Chen Changchun's gaze focused sharply.
He found several photos among the files he brought and distributed them to the crowd.
When the crowd lowered their heads to look, they saw several police officers in a circle in a Heishan hillside forest, with a deep pit at the center, and a plainclothes officer holding a sack, exerting all effort to pull it out!
The crowd was puzzled, and then looked at the other photos.
The other photos showed the opened sack, illuminated by light, revealing white bones!
"The police took the bones to the funeral home."
As he spoke, Chen Changchun pointed his finger at other details on the bones.
"Then based on the rounded shape of the pelvic inlet, it was determined the victim was female."
"According to the closure of the sagittal suture 1/2, coronal suture closure, and other indicators, the estimated age range was between 30-40."
"But, the absence of osteophyte growth at the edges of the lumbar and thoracic vertebrae suggested the victim was under 40, closer to 35."
"Based on this information, the police confirmed the deceased was indeed Zhang Cui from the Chen Family Village who went missing seven years ago!"
"From this point, the case became clear."
After his speech concluded.
The expressions of everyone around varied.
Some looked at him in surprise, whispering privately.
Others were puzzled, wondering where he found someone capable of identifying bones.
"As for Chen Hua..."
As he spoke, Chen Changchun's face showed an inscrutable expression.
"Have you heard about the 'prisoner's dilemma'?"
Prisoner's dilemma?
What is this stuff?
Everyone looked blank.
"I say Chen Dadan, we're all veterans here, why are you acting smart now!?" Someone couldn't help but speak.
Chen Changchun looked full of disdain.
"Look at you, so uneducated!"
"In short, you just need to know that Chen Hua showed a flaw during interrogation, and later it was determined he was confessing to cover for someone else."
"And the only person he could confess for is Chen Dong."
Upon hearing this, those present wanted to speak but hesitated, then sighed deeply.
Though they often taunted Chen Changchun, the situation called for propriety.
The snail case being cracked in three days left them all convinced, knowing that if they had handled it, it might have ended up as a cold case.
Du Tao glanced at Chen Changchun, saying nothing.
He checked the time.
It was already afternoon, nearing evening, so he decided to speak:
"Meeting adjourned."
The people in the office nodded.
This meeting wasn't really about discussing the 20040601 case, but about Hanhai City's mid-year plans revolving around 'civilized city' developments.
Chen Changchun sharing his experiences was naturally to prevent further cold cases.
However...
When everyone stood up, readying their notes to leave.
Du Tao suddenly spoke:
"Captain Chen, stay for a bit."
Preparing to leave, Chen Changchun felt puzzled, although he didn't know what had happened, he didn't leave.
After everyone else left.
Du Tao got up and walked toward the door.
"Squeak~"
The door closed.
Du Tao turned back to Chen Changchun with a smile.
"Chen Changchun, I congratulate you on your achievement."
Originally confused, Chen Changchun felt his scalp tingle upon hearing this.
Whenever Du Tao said this, it was never good. Either asking for talent or making him do some heavy labor!
Chen Changchun quickly responded:
"Director Du, you're overestimating me!"
"How is this a meritorious deed? Such a heinous case in my jurisdiction, not punishing me is already a favor from Director Du..."
Du Tao's mouth twitched, internally thinking, 'Why isn't this kid taking the bait?'
After pondering a bit, Du Tao's expression turned stern.
"Tell me, what's this 'prisoner's dilemma' about?"
Chen Changchun was about to speak, but the next second, he awkwardly realized he hadn't fully remembered it,
He could only vaguely say, "It's about two people, that..."
Seeing this, Du Tao chuckled:
"Someone must have told you, right?"
"Haha, I know your crime-solving style; do you think I don't know?"
"The logic of this case is completely different from what you're used to. Tell me, which officer cracked it?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Changchun's face instantly soured.
His lips moved continuously, wanting to say something but unable to.
Ultimately, he sighed and said:
"Director Du, the brigade really lacks talent; the highest educated in the whole bureau is my apprentice Wang Chao, but his demeanor... you know it too."
Upon hearing this, Du Tao frowned, about to reprimand.
But then Chen Changchun suddenly said:
"It's an outside member!"
"This kid is quite capable; he led the entire case from start to finish, including spotting Chen Hua taking the blame."
Upon hearing this, Du Tao seemed to remember something, his eyebrow raised, surprised:
"That previous bonus application was for him?"
According to regulations.
If a citizen assists or provides information, benefiting the police, the official should reward accordingly!
"Yes," Chen Changchun nodded.
Du Tao's expression turned peculiar, scanning Chen Changchun up and down.
"Letting an outside member guide the case?"
"You really dare to do such a thing."
"But this person is indeed impressive; where a bunch of officers were helpless, he took a look at the scene... and cracked it for you!"
Chen Changchun sighed; he had no choice. The police station has a fixed crime-solving procedure; once a case deviates, it becomes tricky.
At the time of the crime, he realized the case was very tricky, coincidentally heard Wang Chao's words.
Might as well take a gamble; after all, it was just some money.
After saying all this,
Du Tao frowned immediately.
He didn't feel any loss of dignity, just...
"How much did you spend?"
Hanhai City's finances are tight; any bit of money goes into forensics, leaving none for talent recruitment.
Not enough...
Chen Changchun said, "Three thousand consulting fees, five thousand from the brigade and city bureau each as a bonus, totaling thirteen thousand."
Thir... thirteen thousand?
Du Tao was stunned, suddenly asking, "Missed a zero?"
Chen Changchun shook his head, "No, it's just thirteen thousand."
Instantly, the conference room fell silent.
Generally, how much does it cost the police to crack a major criminal case?
Not to mention, just the resources for police may exceed several thirteen thousands!
Thirteen thousand solved this mess...
Du Tao suddenly raised his head, looking angrily at Chen Changchun.
"You don't recruit such talent? Don't come crying to me later about nobody available!"
Chen Changchun immediately protested.
"Director Du, I did try to recruit, but he wasn't willing; his father's dying wish was for him to become a lawyer. I can't make him go against that wish, can I?"
A dying wish...
Well, that's fine then.
Du Tao sighed but still felt somewhat anxious.
After thinking for a while, he said:
"Your brigade should recruit him."
"As for this time... mark a merit for Hongfu District!"
"At the end of the year, I'll make sure your brigade gets more police cars and resources."
Upon hearing this, Chen Changchun immediately felt delighted and quickly saluted.
"Yes!"
After a moment of contemplation, Du Tao paused and added:
"The case suspect... can be handed over to the court."
Chen Changchun was taken aback, remained silent for a while, and sighed, his voice much softer than before.
"Yes."
...
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Meanwhile.
At Xu Liang's home in Hongfu District.
As Xu Liang walked into the kitchen, an enticing aroma hooked the noses of two people in the living room like an iron hook.
"What is that smell?!"