Li Jian and Jiang An walked out of the interrogation room together.
According to past practices, the successful conclusion of a case should make Captain Li Jian quite happy.
However, this time his steps were a bit heavy.
In 30 years of criminal investigation work, it was the first time he had been led in circles by a murderer.
Was it because the murderer was too clever?
Or had his own investigative abilities declined?
Captain Li Jian turned to glance at Jiang An.
This young man was not simple.
Within 12 hours of reporting to work, he managed to alter the nature of the case, demonstrating exceptional investigative skills.
This was not a level that just anyone could reach.
He was practically a prodigy in the field of criminal investigation.
A talent like this must be recognized and encouraged.
After leaving the interrogation room, Captain Li Jian called over the logistics director.
With his niece's confession, the logistics director didn't have much room to argue and quickly confessed to helping the three girls disguise Li Rui's suicide as a hanging.
The case became clear and was transferred to the prosecutor's office for indictment.
Even if the three girls couldn't be charged with intentional harm causing death, they could still be charged with negligent homicide.
As for the logistics director's crime, it could fully constitute a charge of harboring a criminal.
However, the final charges would be determined by the prosecutor's office.
At five o'clock in the afternoon.
In Mr. Ma's office.
Captain Li Jian reported, "Mr. Ma, the Li Rui murder case has been successfully solved, and all suspects are in custody."
"Really?"
Mr. Ma put down his pen, surprised, and asked.
Captain Li Jian patted his chest and said, "Even if I had the guts, I wouldn't joke about such a matter with you, would I?"
"This was a school case in Ba Ling, with the culprits being three delinquent female students, and the logistics director was involved in disguising the body."
Hearing this, Mr. Ma frowned slightly and shook his head.
"They are just at the age of adolescence; such a thing shouldn't have happened."
"But was the logistics director involved as well?"
"He's one of the girls, Yang Na's, mother's cousin."
"As a role model, how could he lack morality like this?"
After a moment of anger, Mr. Ma felt a chill run down his back.
This case almost became a wrongful miscarriage of justice.
Had it been misjudged initially, turning it from a criminal case into a suicide case, he would likely never forgive himself for a lifetime.
Mr. Ma was also a father to a young girl and could understand this feeling of empathy and sympathy.
Suddenly.
Mr. Ma's mind flashed with an image of Jiang An.
He said, "Jiang An, who reported today, is quite impressive."
Just waiting for these words.
Captain Li Jian quickly said, "Mr. Ma! Exactly right!"
"This young man managed to change the nature of the case's death on his first day."
"He discovered the suspension point at the scene of death."
"And during interrogation, he suggested the involvement of a man."
"He is quite possibly the only prodigy in the police force that I've encountered over the years."
Captain Li summarized Jiang An's strengths and blurted them out.
After listening, Mr. Ma nodded lightly.
"He's a talent!"
"With such talent, we must cherish him twice as much."
Captain Li Jian smiled and said, "Mr. Ma, appreciation can't just be words."
"You're a sharp one!"
Mr. Ma's tense eyebrows gradually relaxed.
"This case was beautifully solved, what reward do you want?"
"Mr. Ma, I don't want anything."
"I'm trying to get something for the brothers I risked my life with."
"Name it!"
Mr. Ma lit a cigarette, "As your deputy director in charge, I can't expect the horse to run fast and not feed it, can I?"
"Haha!"
"Mr. Ma, I knew you were a good leader."
"Although Comrade Jiang An just reported for duty, he truly is outstanding."
"Therefore, I'd like to apply for a personal third-class merit for him."
"Of course, investigation and case cracking is a collective action of the crime investigation team, although everyone contributes differently."
"So, I would like to apply for a collective third-class merit for the crime investigation team."
Mr. Ma smiled and said, "Approved!"
"Fill out the form, and I'll sign it!"
"Thank you, Mr. Ma, for your concern for the crime investigation team!"
Mr. Ma said in a deep voice, "I hope the crime investigation team can crack major cases in the future faster, more accurately, and more ruthlessly."
"Fast, accurate, ruthless."
"I keep these three principles in mind!"
Captain Li Jian stood up and saluted.
Walking out of Mr. Ma's office, Captain Li Jian glanced at his watch; it was already 5:20 PM.
There were 10 minutes left until off work.
Captain Li Jian quickened his pace.
He needed to inform the entire crime investigation team of this good news before the end of the day.
He jogged to the door of the crime investigation team's office, just in time to see Jiang An, Zhang Yean, and Wu You discussing the case inside.
"Comrades, please put down your work."
"I have an exciting piece of good news to announce."
Instantly, everyone put down their work and looked up at Li Jian.
"Although the process of solving the Li Rui case was winding, it also demonstrated the combat effectiveness of our crime investigation team."
"To commend the advanced, and boost morale, Mr. Ma has awarded our crime investigation team a collective third-class merit."
The next second, thunderous applause erupted in the office.
It's worth knowing that, although a collective third-class merit isn't an individual's honor,
it can be included in one's work file.
This will be a bonus for future evaluations, promotions, and rank advancements.
After the applause subsided a bit, Li Jian continued, "Everyone knows the details of this case; I even had cold sweat, nearly messing up."
"Jiang An made a remarkable debut today, demonstrating excellent investigative skills and providing crucial power for solving the case."
"Mr. Ma agreed to grant Jiang An a personal third-class merit."
Once again, thunderous applause filled the office.
All eyes focused on Jiang An.
Admiration, envy, adoration, jealousy...
Sitting beside Jiang An, Zhang Yean smiled and said, "Junior, you are so impressive."
Jiang An smiled, "I hope I can receive more guidance from senior sister in the future."
After the applause died down, a young officer said, "Boss, shouldn't we celebrate this?"
"Today is a triple blessing: Jiang An reported, the case was solved, and we received commendation."
"Exactly! We must celebrate."
.....
Seeing the high spirits, Captain Li Jian said, "Alright!"
"Where do you think would be suitable?"
"Boss, the roasted mutton under Zizhu Mountain is very good!"
"Okay! Then let's go to the foot of Zizhu Mountain!"
At 7:40 PM, 48 members of the crime investigation team gathered at Zhang's Roasted Mutton at the foot of Zizhu Mountain.
The boss was beaming with joy seeing such a group of customers.
He laughed and said, "We have mountain goats here, the mutton is fresh, and the lamb soup is nourishing."
Captain Li Jian said, "Let's try the BBQ, dry pot, lamb soup, and lamb offal."
"Alright! Please take a seat and have some tea."
Just as he finished speaking, Captain Li Jian's phone rang.
He glanced at the phone screen, his brows furrowing slightly.
"Hello!"
"Captain Li, we've discovered a tent on the mountain in our jurisdiction, with a female corpse inside."
"Which mountain?"
"Zizhu Mountain!"
"We're right at the foot of the mountain."
"What?"
Captain Li Jian turned and said, "Boss!"
The boss came running and asked with a smile, "Do you need to arrange drinks?"
Li Jian said slowly, "No need to cook the mutton!"
"We're leaving immediately!"