Chapter 328: Now a University Lecturer

Lin Yuan was completely bewildered: "No, no... Director Su... it's not what you think..."

Lin Yuan was utterly speechless—what... what is Yin Yirou doing?

How did she come to my company?

And what is she talking about? What does "don't refuse you" mean?

Doing this, it's easy to cause misunderstandings!

People who don't know will think I did something to you!

Lin Yuan was completely bewildered, and quickly waved his hands to explain to Su Monong:

"Director Su, you've misunderstood—I'm not a pursuer, just a friend I've only recently met, with nothing else going on."

Yin Yirou stood outside the car window, hearing Lin Yuan's words...

She knew in her heart that the case was an undisclosed criminal case, and must not let unrelated personnel know.

So she went along with Lin Yuan's words and said, "Um, I and Lin Yuan are friends; I just happened to pass by this area today, wanted to treat him to a meal to thank him for helping me with a small favor earlier."

Su Monong raised her eyebrows, her gaze shifting back and forth between Lin Yuan and Yin Yirou...

The teasing tone at the corner of Su Monong's mouth grew stronger: "Oh? Friends? I don't see it; looks more like you're currently dating a girlfriend."

Lin Yuan was about to open his mouth to continue explaining, wanting to clarify this easily misunderstood statement.

Yin Yirou, however, beat him to it, her tone carrying a just-right bashfulness: "Well... we're... in the process of getting to know each other, not yet at the stage of confirming a relationship."

As soon as she said that, Lin Yuan instantly shut his mouth, his eyes full of helplessness, yet he couldn't expose Yin Yirou's words in front of Su Monong——

Lin Yuan knew the other party was doing this to cover up the case, but this excuse... is too vague, right?

Seeing this, Su Monong's smile deepened.

Su Monong then turned to Yin Yirou and asked gently, "Miss, you have an extraordinary demeanor—may I ask what line of work you're in?"

Yin Yirou did not hide her profession, answering frankly: "I work in the Public Security system, I'm a forensic pathologist."

"A forensic pathologist?" Su Monong's eyes flashed with surprise, then she smiled satisfiedly and nodded repeatedly:

"This profession is great—professional, rigorous; at a glance she's clearly a capable young woman."

Saying that, Su Monong turned her head to look at Lin Yuan.

Su Monong began to praise without reservation: "I'm Lin Yuan's boss; this young man is not bad—he's down-to-earth, reliable, quick-witted, whether at work or in life he's especially reassuring, and he's responsible, someone worth entrusting."

Lin Yuan sat in the driver's seat, listening to Su Monong earnestly 'promote' himself, his ears nearly turning red.

He could only awkwardly cough twice, wanting to interrupt but finding no suitable moment, so he just let Su Monong keep talking.

Yin Yirou cooperatively smiled and nodded, following Su Monong's words:

"I also think Lin Yuan is quite good—diligent and talented, which is why I wanted to treat him to a meal to properly thank him."

Su Monong glanced at the two, then tactfully opened the car door: "Since you have an appointment, I won't disturb you; I happen to have some errands, I'll just take a taxi back."

Lin Yuan quickly said, "Director Su, let me give you a ride—it won't take long."

"No need," Su Monong waved her hand, joking, "You'd better hurry and keep the young lady company over dinner, put on a good show, don't keep her waiting."

Having said that, she turned and walked toward the roadside taxi stand, not giving Lin Yuan a chance to refuse.

Watching Su Monong's figure disappear at the intersection……

Only then did Lin Yuan helplessly look at Yin Yirou: "I said I can't help, Miss Yin, why go through all this?"

Yin Yirou's smile vanished instantly, replaced by a pleading expression:

"Lin Yuan, truly only you can help me—we can't determine the time of death of that corpse, the case is completely stalled, and the victim's family is still waiting for an answer."

Lin Yuan fell silent for a moment; he originally didn't want to get involved in criminal cases again, but seeing Yin Yirou's anxious eyes, he finally sighed:

"Come on, take me to have a look."

Yin Yirou instantly overjoyed, she quickly led Lin Yuan into her Audi Q8 and drove toward the City Public Security Bureau.

……

After more than half an hour, the car stopped in front of the Public Security Bureau's Forensic Medicine Department building.

Lin Yuan followed Yin Yirou into the Forensic Medicine building, walked down the long corridor, and arrived at the autopsy room door.

Yin Yirou stopped, turned to look at Lin Yuan, her tone tinged with a hint of apology:

"The situation inside might not be pleasant—prepare yourself mentally. These are the protective suit and gas mask; be sure to wear them properly."

Yin Yirou had put on the protective suit and mask.

Lin Yuan, however, shook his head and said, "I don't need a gas mask."

Then he directly pushed open the autopsy room door.

Yin Yirou had just wanted to stop him, but it was already too late……

As the door opened, a strong, pungent stench instantly hit them.

That smell mixed the rotten, foul odor of decay with various chemical reagents, making people involuntarily furrow their brows and feel their stomachs churn.

Lin Yuan instinctively held his breath, his gaze drifting toward the autopsy table……

All that could be seen was a highly decomposed female corpse lying there, the body showing obvious swelling and deformation, the skin an abnormal bluish-black, patches of skin already beginning to slough off—a horrifying sight.

Yin Yirou, wearing her gas mask, looked at Lin Yuan; her voice sounded muffled through the mask:

"The corpse's decay odor is very strong—are you really okay? Do you want to also take a mask and wear it?"

Lin Yuan gently shook his head, his tone calm: "It's fine, it doesn't affect me."

As soon as he finished speaking, several colleagues in white coats carrying tools walked in.

The forensic medicine colleagues, upon seeing Yin Yirou and Lin Yuan, were all momentarily stunned.

"How come Mr. Lin isn't wearing a gas mask?"

"Can he really tolerate this corpse stench?"

"All these colleagues are wearing gas masks, though."

The highly decomposed corpse, the corpse stench enough to make one vomit, yet Lin Yuan actually seemed completely indifferent??

Yin Yirou ordered, telling the forensic doctors not to just stand there, to help out.

The forensic colleagues then came to their senses, voluntarily stepping forward to help arrange equipment and prepare inspection supplies, tacitly starting to do the assisting work.

Yin Yirou walked to the autopsy table, adjusting the equipment while introducing the situation:

"The deceased was named Wang Liping, found three days ago by fishermen in a river on the outskirts of the city; preliminary judgment is homicide, suspected of being forcibly pushed into the river, and the exact cause of death still needs further examination."

At that moment, a faint footstep sound came from outside the glass door of the autopsy room.

Mu Lingxue stood there in police uniform; this case was exactly under her investigation.

She did not enter to disturb, but simply stood behind the glass, quietly watching the autopsy process inside, her gaze focused and solemn.

Seeing Lin Yuan not wearing a protective mask, Mu Lingxue was also shocked.

Unlike everyone else present, Lin Yuan did not wear a protective mask from start to finish.

He allowed that nauseating stench to linger at his nostrils; Lin Yuan merely frowned slightly.

Lin Yuan quickly used the traditional Chinese medical method of 'observation, listening, questioning, and palpation', leaning over to carefully observe the corpse's skin condition and muscle elasticity.

He then leaned in to smell the odor emanating from the corpse, and even used his fingers to gently press the corpse's joints, checking details step by step.

The forensic colleagues nearby were stunned, some couldn't help exchanging glances.

Everyone's hearts were full of doubt:

Just what background does this person have? Faced with such a pungent corpse stench, he could remain expressionless, not even wearing a protective mask—it's too abnormal.

Lin Yuan's examination of the corpse was extraordinarily meticulous, not missing a single detail from hair strands to toenails.

Time passed second by second, until more than an hour later did he straighten up.

Lin Yuan said to Yin Yirou: 'The time of death of the deceased is not recent; it should have been three months ago.'

Immediately after, he added:

"The cause of death can also be determined: it was not drowning, but rather the victim was first strangled to death by someone gripping the neck, then pushed into the river, and the perpetrator is a male around thirty years old."

As soon as he said that, the autopsy room fell silent instantly.

Yin Yirou instinctively followed up: 'How can you be certain the perpetrator is a male around thirty years old?'

Lin Yuan pointed to the corpse's neck:

"There is a residual male palm print on her neck, though it is now covered by decomposing tissue and not visible to the naked eye; washing it with water boiled from a single herb called \"visible trace grass\" will reveal the print, and from the print's size, force, and wear on the fingerprint edges, one can infer the approximate age of the perpetrator."

One forensic doctor immediately prepared the medicinal liquid of \"visible trace grass\" according to the formula Lin Yuan provided.

After the herbal wipe, the corpse's neck indeed revealed a clear palm print, exactly as Lin Yuan described.

Yin Yirou and the forensic doctors all stared at that clear palm print, their faces full of shock.

Everyone had only one thought:

"This traditional Chinese doctor is too amazing! He can precisely infer the time of death, the perpetrator's gender and age, even more comprehensively than instrumental detection!"

Mu Lingxue outside the glass door also froze, watching Lin Yuan calmly handle the corpse, and a thought involuntarily arose in her mind:

"This guy Lin Yuan can remain so composed even with a highly decomposed corpse; if he went down the wrong path and became a criminal, probably no one could easily catch him……"

"Fortunately, he stands on the side of justice."

After regaining her composure, Mu Lingxue immediately took out her phone and called her subordinate. She orderly arranged personnel, to investigate and capture the perpetrator based on the clues Lin Yuan inferred.

After the autopsy ended, Yin Yirou removed her protective mask, her tone filled with gratitude:

"Lin Yuan, thank you so much; without you, I don't know how long this case would be stalled. Let me treat you to a movie tonight as thanks."

Lin Yuan waved his hand and said:

"No need for a movie; I'm hungry, please treat me to a meal."

After working all night, he was indeed hungry.

Yin Yirou quickly nodded and said: 'Okay, but after that autopsy just now, can you still eat?'

In her view, faced with such a disgusting rotting corpse, a normal person would have lost their appetite long ago.

Lin Yuan, however, appeared indifferent and casually said:

"I can eat; the autopsy is the autopsy, eating is eating—two separate matters. If you don't eat for a day, you'll get hungry."

……

In the evening, inside a restaurant in Hangcheng.

Lin Yuan sat at the table, eating heartily; he looked nothing like someone who had just dissected a rotting corpse.

Yin Yirou, however, had no appetite; after seeing the corpse, she could no longer eat at all.

This has become her professional habit.

At the dinner table, Yin Yirou couldn't help but ask curiously:

"How can you not be afraid of corpses at all? Even we forensic doctors who regularly deal with corpses feel some discomfort when encountering highly decomposed ones."

Lin Yuan explained,

"My grandfather trained me from childhood; when I was young, he often let me sleep in the restroom of the funeral home, and he would find some rotting animal carcasses for me to dissect, saying it was to train my endurance. He always said that to save people, a traditional Chinese doctor must learn to practice medicine under any extreme conditions, not be influenced by the external environment."

Yin Yirou listened, stunned, and after a while sighed: 'Your grandfather really had foresight; although this method is harsh, it indeed can forge a strong mindset.'

Taking this opportunity, Yin Yirou once again extended the invitation:

"Lin Yuan, you're so capable; would you consider joining our forensic team? With your help, many cold cases could be solved more quickly."

Lin Yuan still shook his head, tone firm: 'Sorry, I don't have that plan for now; I still want to do my current job well.'

Yin Yirou once again earnestly asked Lin Yuan to join the forensic team, and was once again refused.

She could only give up……

……

The next day.

In the morning, Lin Yuan was handling company documents when his phone suddenly rang, and the screen displayed the name 'Mu Lingxue'.

He answered the call dubiously, then heard the other party's voice:

"Lin Yuan, the case of Wang Liping has been solved. We've caught the killer who murdered Wang Liping—it's her ex-boyfriend. Because Wang Liping proposed a breakup, the ex-boyfriend, enraged, strangled her and then dumped her body into the river. Just as you deduced! This case was solved thanks to you! Thanks!"

Lin Yuan felt relieved and casually said, "Catching him is enough, no need to be polite."

Mu Lingxue, however, refused to let it end there: "I must properly thank you; let me treat you to dinner tonight."

Lin Yuan politely declined several times, but Mu Lingxue's attitude was extremely firm, repeatedly insisting on treating him.

Helpless, Lin Yuan had no choice but to agree:

"Alright then, but don't go to too much trouble."

Mu Lingxue immediately said, "No trouble, come find me at the entrance of the City Public Security Bureau after work."

Lin Yuan agreed.

……

After work, Lin Yuan arrived punctually at the entrance of the City Public Security Bureau.

He had just stopped when he saw Mu Lingxue walk out from inside, accompanied by the forensic doctor Yin Yirou.

Just then, a group of people came running over in a hurry.

Leading them were an elderly couple with white hair, the parents of the deceased Wang Liping.

Seeing Lin Yuan, they didn't wait for him to react before suddenly kneeling with a "thud" and repeatedly kowtowing to him:

"Thank you! You helped us find our daughter's killer so she can rest in peace, thank you!"

Wang Liping's parents, crying, knelt before Lin Yuan to express their thanks.

Lin Yuan was startled by this sudden gesture and hurried forward to help the two elderly people up.

Looking at their tear-streaked faces, Lin Yuan's heart was instantly moved, and his nose felt a little sore.

Seeing this, Yin Yirou beside him spoke again to advise:

"Lin Yuan, look, your help can bring comfort to the victims' families and allow justice to prevail; join our forensic department, and together we can seek justice for more people."

Lin Yuan fell silent for a moment, gazing at the old people weeping uncontrollably before him, then at Mu Lingxue and Yin Yirou, whose faces were full of expectation……

He ultimately still gently shook his head:

"Sorry, I'm not suited for forensic work. I have my own life and pursuits; I can only help within my abilities, not devote myself wholly. This isn't my career plan."

Mu Lingxue looked at Lin Yuan's determined eyes, knowing his mind was made up, and did not press further.

Mu Lingxue merely sighed: "Alright, we respect your choice, but if there are any tough cases later that need help, we might still have to trouble you."

Lin Yuan helplessly nodded, saying, "As long as it doesn't violate my principles, if I have time I'll do my best."

Had he known, he wouldn't have displayed his TCM skills.

Nowadays, he is being entangled by more and more matters.

People really shouldn't reveal all their sharp edges; Lin Yuan truly feels a bit regretful.

Wang Liping's parents continued to thank Lin Yuan nonstop, holding his hand and refusing to let go, repeatedly calling him "benefactor"……

Lin Yuan patiently comforted them with a few words, seeing their emotions gradually calm, then he turned and left together with Mu Lingxue and Yin Yirou.

Yin Yirou walked beside Lin Yuan and said softly, "Actually, you want to help these people in your heart, right?"

Lin Yuan did not deny it, merely saying softly, "Helping people is fine, but I don't want to be constrained; I'd rather live my own life."

Mu Lingxue, walking ahead, heard their conversation and turned to glance at Lin Yuan.

Her eyes held a hint of understanding: "Everyone has their own choices; it's fine—if you ever need anything, just get in touch."

The three walked together to the roadside, where Mu Lingxue pointed to a nearby restaurant:

"Let's go there; I've already reserved a seat."

Lin Yuan had no objection and followed the two toward the restaurant……

But his mind was still thinking about the scene just now where Wang Liping's parents knelt down……

That scene was like a stone dropped in his heart, stirring up ripples upon ripples.

……

In the blink of an eye, a few days passed, and finally it was Saturday.

Lin Yuan rarely gets a double day off.

But this weekend, Lin Yuan cannot rest; he still has an important mission……

He has to go to Zhijiang University to give his TCM public lecture.

Lin Yuan got up very early and hurried to Zhijiang University.

Today is Lin Yuan's first time coming to Zhijiang University to teach a class.

His first public lecture is given under his own name, Lin Yuan; everyone is unaware of his identity as the Academic God.

The schedule for the TCM public lecture had been released a few days earlier, allowing students to voluntarily choose whether to attend.

Lin Yuan arrived early at the school office and sat alone in a corner to prepare his lesson.

After preparing for over half an hour, it was nearly time to go to class.

Lin Yuan glanced at his watch; there were still ten minutes until class.

He then picked up the lesson plan from the corner of the desk and walked lightly toward the teaching building.

He walked slowly, mentally reviewing the key points of the TCM theory he would lecture on, silently hoping the class would be quiet and not draw too much attention.

This was his first-ever class in life, and he was still quite nervous.

He didn't know how many students would come to listen to the lecture.

Lin Yuan's heart was filled with uneasy speculation.

However, I did not reveal my identity as a 'perfect-score Academic God,' but instead taught under my real name.

I suppose it should be very low-key; I estimate that not many students would be willing to attend his lecture, after all, nobody knows him, 'Lin Yuan'.

Who would listen to a lecture by a stranger young person?

University students love listening to those old professors' lectures, because old professors have more profound knowledge.

Lin Yuan walked up the stairs and arrived at the third floor of the teaching building.

But as soon as he entered the classroom, he was stunned??

It was completely different from his expectation of 'a few scattered people'.

Because the entire classroom was filled with young university students!

Lin Yuan was dazed??

This??

All I could see was the university lecture hall filled with students; looking around, there were over a hundred students ke!

Even outside the classroom, both sides were packed tight, with people clinging to the window sill.

Some students tiptoed to peek inside the classroom, while others held up their notebooks, whispering something to the person beside them.

Lin Yuan was dumbfounded; on his first day of class, so many people came to listen??