Lately, for some unknown reason, I've developed a sudden fondness for appreciating poetry. I feel that reading these elegant verses can enhance my writing skills. I recite a few lines before sleeping and do the same upon waking.
After a month of repetition, the effects are noticeable. I placed a collection of modern poetry on a shelf. It's been about half a month since I finished my last case, and I'm back in my courtyard, conducting some chemistry experiments alone.
Besides reading, I also want to improve my foundational knowledge. Researching chemistry is a very important task for forensic investigation. This time, I accidentally concocted a spray called Cassia Seed Chili Oil.
This thing is no joke. As a coroner, my combat strength isn't high to begin with. But if I use this, even if surrounded by many thugs, I can make them suffer excruciating pain in an instant. That way, even if I can't win, I can seize the opportunity to escape.
With nothing to do at home, I decide to visit the police station to check on He Xin's work.
As I was sitting in a chair, chatting with He Xin that day, Liu Yuning suddenly sent me a message: "I have something, can you two drive to Gaogang City now?"
"Oh? Is there a case? Why are you in Gaogang City? I thought you were at the bureau!"
"If you're interested in solving cases out of town, then come over! This is a murder case!"
"Sounds interesting." I hesitated for a moment, having nothing to do for a while. So I immediately notified He Xin. This time, we won't be bringing anyone else. I drove my own car. He Xin excitedly said, "Finally, we can go out of town to relax!"
"You think this is a vacation? But I haven't been to Gaogang City in a long time either!"
"Right! I remember we went to an amusement park here once when we were kids. I heard it's a port city, and the marine park is so much fun!"
"How about we go play after we've handled the case?"
"Okay! Marine park, you wait for me!"
He Xin, like a little girl, raised her hands and shouted with excitement.
I shook my head helplessly, muttering to myself, "She really is still childlike!" wap.kanshuwu.net
Following Liu Yuning's instructions, we arrived at the Gaogang City police station.
The team leader Guo here didn't recognize me, and Liu Yuning didn't explain much. This is better. I was worried my reputation would precede me and I'd be constantly revered wherever I went.
Liu Yuning and Captain Guo led us to the police station lobby, and along the way, they discussed the case. They said the victims were a couple, their faces were smashed when they died, their fingers were severed, and even their toes were not spared.
"I need to see the bodies first before I can confirm anything."
As soon as I finished speaking, Captain Guo looked at Liu Yuning suspiciously: "Captain Liu, you said you were bringing two experts, is it them?"
Captain Guo said with disdain, his eyes filled with contempt.
"That's right, don't you know who this is?"
Seeing that Liu Yuning was about to reveal my glorious deeds again, I quickly signaled her to stop with my eyes.
However, she paid no attention to me and immediately launched into a long explanation. Upon hearing this, Captain Guo's spirit seemed to lift: "So you are the descendant of that Judge of Condemnation, Detective He, right? I've heard your name for a long time, but I didn't know you were so young!"
I didn't know how to respond, so I brought up the main topic: "Those are just empty titles. Captain Guo, please take me to see the bodies now!"
"I knew you couldn't wait a minute. People outside say you are extremely dedicated."
"Isn't that how a police officer should be?"
"Yes! Good! Then I'll take you there now."
Before entering the forensic laboratory, we surprisingly heard a woman's sarcastic voice: "I heard our Director Du actually found some coroner from outside to help us solve the case. Isn't that a joke? Even our master's degree graduates can't handle this case, and I don't believe he can!"
Another female voice from inside said, "Yeah, I think Director Du is just desperate. He'll believe in us again soon!"
"Alas, I don't know how long it will take. It seems we'll have to find a way to drive that coroner away."
"We can't mess around, can we? Director Du arranged it!"
"Don't worry, I won't use force. I'll prove myself to him with my skills, and he'll leave convinced."
Hearing their words, Captain Guo coughed loudly from outside. As we walked in, I saw a very slender female forensic doctor standing next to two bodies, with an assistant to her left.
"This is the coroner Mr. Ling Xiaotao that I brought. Don't be so rude. You two, talk properly!"
"Hmph, Captain Guo, why are you suddenly so respectful? Isn't he just a coroner?"
"Do you know who he is? Detective He, have you heard of this name?"
"He, Detective? Could it be He Sheng!"
"You are not qualified to say his real name!" Captain Guo seemed quite annoyed.
I wasn't surprised by his sudden change in attitude. It was all due to what my grandfather and I had done in the past.
"I, hmph! No matter how famous you are, please make some achievements in autopsies and case solving before you talk!"
"Don't worry, I will definitely make you convinced!" With that said, I asked Ling Xiaotao to open the shroud. This woman had a sharp and mean face, a small forehead, a straight nose, sharp eyes, and thick lips. Analyzing her facial features, people like her tend to be gossipy and rather petty.
Ling Xiaotao and her assistant looked at me disdainfully as I examined the bodies. I took out the shadowless reflector tube and shone it back and forth on the bodies. Ling Xiaotao exclaimed, "What are you doing? Don't damage the body!"
He Xin immediately explained, "This is a forensic tool commonly used by my father, Group Leader He. It's called a shadowless reflector tube, and it functions as both a UV lamp and a shadowless lamp!"
"Ah, coroners have such things? I wonder if it's useful! It looks so flashy, like a kaleidoscope!" Ling Xiaotao said with sarcastic displeasure.
I still hadn't spoken, but when I noticed the male corpse's waist, Ling Xiaotao handed me a report and said seriously, "This is my autopsy report!"
I flipped through a few pages and compared it with the body. I immediately shook my head and said, "The marks on the victim's skin are not drag marks. They were left from him being on a scorching hot iron plate. Look, these wounds have no signs of movement. Furthermore, the time of death is incorrect. The victim's anal temperature is abnormal. He had anal cancer. Even if he wasn't murdered, he probably wouldn't have lasted this month!"