[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi":3,"chapter-reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-chapter-41":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Reborn in 2014: I Am the King of Criminal Investigation",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2315897,4529,"Chapter 41: We","reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-chapter-41",41,"\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang then reviewed the technical department’s 3D reconstruction of the footprints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let me explain this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although footprints are less identifiable than fingerprints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in certain aspects, they can yield more information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By analyzing footprints, one can infer the suspect’s height, weight, and walking habits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some readers asked: how can you determine a suspect’s height and weight from footprints?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Footprint extraction has two methods: flat and three-dimensional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, flat prints: the size and stride width can distinguish gender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through three-dimensional reconstruction, one can estimate the suspect’s height and weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How is it reconstructed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Try plaster casting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both are adult males… this identification result was within Yu Dazhang’s expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To kill Zhang Yan by hand, with no effective resistance beyond her struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only someone with overwhelming strength and skill could accomplish this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This indicates the killer has excellent physical conditioning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether trained or not, he’s at least a strong, muscular man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the other person’s presence is redundant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he come along with the killer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The killer and Zhang Yan suddenly argued, causing the killer to go mad and strangle her, while the other stood frozen in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No… Yu Dazhang immediately dismissed this theory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the other person were female, she might be too terrified to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But an adult male wouldn’t—he would definitely try to stop the killer; any normal person would.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That leaves only one possibility…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other person did not arrive at Zhang Yan’s home with the killer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He came later!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, exactly… Yu Dazhang’s reasoning grew clearer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That man was called to Zhang Yan’s home after her death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why call him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To move the body!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That means the killer didn’t drive there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The private car that transported Zhang Yan’s body was driven into the compound by the other man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to timing, Zhang Yan disappeared from surveillance at 2:12 PM and entered her home roughly two minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seeing Zhang Yan return, the killer went upstairs, knocked on the door—this process took at most two minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the argument, the murder…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, the argument can be eliminated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Zhang Yan had already argued with the killer on the phone during her way home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The killer came to confront her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her answer must have triggered his murderous intent; this process, plus the killing, took roughly ten minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After killing, there would be a brief moment of panic—even with strong nerves, first-time killers struggle to stay calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This disoriented period lasted at least five minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already past 2:30 PM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the killer regained his composure, his first thought was to move the body, then he called for backup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yan’s parents arrived home at 3:00 PM; they had less than half an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To reach Zhang Yan’s home in such a short time, move the body into the car, and exit the compound before her parents returned…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The backup must live near Zhang Yan’s home!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why so certain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With time so tight, the killer called him only because he knew the man could arrive quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their relationship had to be exceptionally close—not even friends would do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were just friends, no one would help with this; not calling the police immediately would already count as gang loyalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So now, what needs to be done is…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the director’s office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhongxin, listening to Director Wu’s orders, felt his phone vibrate in his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled it out and glanced at the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apprentice?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d planned to step out to answer, but Director Wu made a subtle gesture toward his desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meaning was clear… answer right here. With such a direct order from a senior leader, Lu Zhongxin dared not disobey—he quickly tapped answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Lu Zhongxin could even say “Hello.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang’s urgent, anxious voice came through the phone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, we need to cut the time further!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Find every private car that entered the compound after 2:30 PM and left before 3:00 PM.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Leave the rest unchanged—if the owner lives in the compound, eliminate them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The ones left…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang paused for a second, then continued firmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get me all the owner’s information—and deliver it to me immediately!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Lu Zhongxin’s phone speaker was loud and the room was silent, Director Wu and Li Jun heard every word clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from the initial “Master,” which sounded decent, everything else was orders directed at Lu Zhongxin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the end, it was outright commands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please… collect 6…9…books…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Wu and Li Jun both frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both thought of the same phrase… Youth has its own audacity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid really thinks he’s in charge—so arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He calls his master “Master” nicely, smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But everything after that? Anyone could tell—he doesn’t treat his master like a person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No room for discussion, just throwing out orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might as well be holding his master’s hand, showing him exactly how to do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this really a rookie?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What police academy produces a rookie like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s been here barely a moment, and his master’s already following him around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even bringing in his police academy instructors wouldn’t match this level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What happened next made their eyes widen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhongxin didn’t hesitate a second—he immediately replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry, I’m heading back to the vehicle office now. The vehicle data’s already pulled—I guarantee I’ll have it fully cleared up within an hour!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both men stared, wide-eyed, at Lu Zhongxin’s serious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Habit?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this how a master should respond?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re making promises now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother, you’re the master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re embarrassed for you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After ending the call, Lu Zhongxin stood up and ran out of the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped out, then immediately turned back, pushed the door open just enough to stick his head in:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Leaders, urgent matter—I’m off to the vehicle office.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the two leaders inside could respond, he shut the door and hurried away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just left?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We didn’t even reply—you just walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Wu and Li Jun exchanged glances; they both knew the other was thinking the same thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just walked out because he forgot we were here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You get what you deserve—a disciple reflects the character of their master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You don’t treat us like people either!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One hour later, the Criminal Investigation Brigade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang was on the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since the investigation is clear, hurry back. Do not show the statements or the scene footage to anyone yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right, further verification is still needed. Evidence isn’t just words.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood. I’ll wait for you in Songhai.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just hung up when his phone rang again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang didn’t need to guess—it was his Master calling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Lu Zhongxin’s character too well: if he said he could finish the investigation in an hour, he would.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Master never made empty promises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dazhang, I found it,” came Lu Zhongxin’s excited voice over the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Following your method, we narrowed it down to just one private vehicle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waka ka ka~~ Successfully made it onto the first recommendation list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you to all the righteous fathers who voted and followed me this far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1172,"2026-06-20T14:22:46.062Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","4b6cdc47f5bb4296ae0e7aece9af1fb73af483a03d5fc67dc78e53b7a32a67ff","reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-chapter-42","reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-chapter-40",763,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-cover.jpg"]