[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-nation-s-forensic-medical-examiner":3,"chapter-the-nation-s-forensic-medical-examiner-the-nation-s-forensic-medical-examiner-chapter-171":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Nation's Forensic Medical Examiner",{"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},2326866,4551,"Chapter 171: Swift and Decisive","the-nation-s-forensic-medical-examiner-chapter-171",171,"\u003Cp>“That’s all for today.” Jiang Yuan glanced at the time and stood up with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clap clap clap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the lead of someone, dozens of people in the audience burst into applause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone has attended many trainings before, especially within the civil service system—training has only increased over the years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But trainings that truly leave a lasting impression, let alone become favorites, are few and far between.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attendees are all adults; they can tell whether the trainer has substance and puts in effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yuan’s training ran counter to the “guaranteed learning” concept, yet the impression it left went far beyond that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On another level, it also gave everyone a strong impression of Jiang Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Wenming hesitated, unsure whether to approach Jiang Yuan again to discuss fingerprint thought patterns, when he saw Cao Keyang already rushing over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Teacher Jiang, let me carry your things.” Cao Keyang stepped forward eagerly, picking up Jiang Yuan’s laptop and other items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks then.” Jiang Yuan didn’t refuse—the items were heavy, and carrying them alone would’ve been a hassle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shall we stroll around the bureau, or head to rest?” Cao Keyang followed Jiang Yuan’s steps, acting like an elderly junior aide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he hadn’t fully understood Jiang Yuan’s fingerprint work, that didn’t stop him from thinking it looked cool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When fingerprint work looks this impressive, the person behind it naturally gains a halo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Jiang Yuan’s first time training so many people; after the tension passed, he felt much more relaxed and smiled: “If it’s okay, I’ll put my things down first…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it.” Cao Keyang immediately agreed, leading Jiang Yuan as they walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding topics to talk about among criminal investigators is easy—if you’re stuck, just bring up a case. If your own case is too sensitive, pick a famous one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you want something more personal, detectives from different regions can chat about pay and benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, this topic sparks complaints and groans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that’s still not enough, talk about overtime and workload—it’ll deliver a full 360-degree dose of bitterness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Keyang invited Jiang Yuan to dinner again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Qinghe Bureau’s arrangements, someone like Jiang Yuan—who came only for a single training session—could leave directly after lunch; dinner and accommodation were both waived to cut public spending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Cao Keyang and several forensic technicians from other regions wanted to keep Jiang Yuan around—training or not, someone who could outperform fingerprint analysis on-site was someone most people wanted to get close to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yuan was happy to stay and brought a pack of Zhonghua along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Working in the county bureau meant frequent contact with the municipal bureau, especially for forensic doctors—who often received support from the municipal level during homicide cases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some municipal bureaus even required their own forensic doctors to assist in homicide cases within their jurisdiction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qinghe Bureau wasn’t at that level yet—mainly due to insufficient manpower and limited funding—but the trend was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, Wu Jun and Wei Zhenguo repeatedly instructed Jiang Yuan, and Comrade Jiangfuzhen had stuffed several packs of Zhonghua cigarettes into Jiang Yuan’s car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the small restaurant they’d agreed upon, Jiang Yuan unpacked three packs of Zhonghua and placed them on the table: “Help yourselves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiang Yuan, you’re too generous,” Cao Keyang said, slightly embarrassed—he was the one hosting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m from Jiangcun,” Jiang Yuan explained fully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Keyang and the others immediately relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You should’ve said so earlier…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“People from Jiangcun still have to work, you know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Smoking Zhonghua feels like a waste.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They talked, but finally sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dishes passed through five flavors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Keyang brought up: “We have a case… we’d like you, Doctor Jiang, to take a look.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An active case?” Jiang Yuan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Fingerprint evidence from an active case—no other experts have examined it yet.” Cao Keyang understood Jiang Yuan’s meaning and explained everything clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What they were doing now was similar to what Huang Qiang and others had done: when in doubt, consult an expert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to seeking help through official provincial fingerprint channels, using personal connections simplified the process and allowed them to choose better experts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone like Jiang Yuan—who had risen to fame during the provincial fingerprint competition—was undoubtedly the best choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For experts, whether it was a first-choice case, whether it was active, etc., were all considerations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First-choice active cases were usually less difficult and easier to agree to. After all, fingerprints that Qinghe Bureau’s forensic technicians couldn’t solve were certainly far less complex than those encountered in the fingerprint competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yuan had no “expert baggage”: “I can take a look, but I can’t guarantee I’ll match it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, of course.” Cao Keyang nodded quickly, then glanced at the cigarettes on the table and hesitated: “Actually, we should’ve been the ones treating you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t this your treat?” Jiang Yuan smiled, offering cigarettes to Cao Keyang and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh my, people from Jiangcun are truly wonderful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiangcun produces talent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere at the table became harmonious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the expert secured, Cao Keyang and the others felt their burdens lift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They then shifted to lighter topics:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There was a homicide and arson case today—seemed pretty tough…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yuan’s ears perked up immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a county forensic doctor, homicide cases came up maybe twice a year. The frequency in Qinghe’s urban area was certainly higher, but homicide combined with arson? Probably rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Murder first, then arson?” Jiang Yuan asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s what we heard. The scene was heavily damaged. Since it was a self-built house, the beams collapsed from the fire, and bloodstains and footprints were badly destroyed.” Cao Keyang, seeing Jiang Yuan’s interest, gave a slightly more detailed account—but still withheld specifics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yuan nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Modern criminal investigation methods are numerous—from footprints and fingerprints to DNA and trace evidence—making complex premeditated murders often easier to solve than crimes of passion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But arson usually increases the difficulty of investigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Cao Keyang just described, arson destroys vast amounts of physical evidence; this secondary destruction complicates both crime scene examination and forensic work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, arson also leaves new evidence—but it may not be usable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t Wang Lan the forensic doctor at the municipal bureau?” Jiang Yuan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Wang Lan is our municipal forensic doctor; this case is likely handled by the district bureau, but Wang Lan might provide support.” Cao Keyang caught Jiang Yuan’s implication and smiled: “Do you want to participate, or just observe?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Participating would be best,” Jiang Yuan smiled. “I’m a forensic doctor by trade, and this case is rare.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, I’ll call. Shouldn’t be a problem—forensic doctors are so scarce.” Cao Keyang took his phone and stepped out of the private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, he returned, smiling: “Doctor Wang Lan heard it was you and agreed immediately. When do you plan to go?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since it’s settled, let’s go now.” Jiang Yuan stood up immediately. “Is the body still at the scene, or has it been brought back?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The body’s in the autopsy room,” Cao Keyang said. “Doctor Wang and his team are about to begin the autopsy. Should I ask them to wait for you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That might not be appropriate,” Jiang Yuan hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Getting family signatures will take time. Let’s get in the car first—we can call Doctor Wang on the way. It’s less than half an hour to get there.” Cao Keyang acted with decisive speed, pocketing his phone and grabbing his coat as he walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>",1235,"2026-06-20T18:55:00.150Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b60770f6cbee67f2fc7afe0ebcdf3cd4309442ebd5c07a50273a4352237fbd7c","the-nation-s-forensic-medical-examiner-chapter-172","the-nation-s-forensic-medical-examiner-chapter-170",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-nation-s-forensic-medical-examiner-cover.jpg"]