[{"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-256":6,"glossary-terms-4551":23},{"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},2326951,4551,"Chapter 256","the-nation-s-forensic-medical-examiner-chapter-256",256,"\u003Cp>Chapter error, click here to report (no registration required)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you encounter scrambled content, character errors, or disordered sequences, exit reading mode or switch to Changdu mode to restore normal display.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Chuan followed Jiang Yuan, walking quickly while sending messages to his superiors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden acceleration of the case’s development had left him struggling to keep pace; instinctively, Wang Chuan knew he had to inform his superiors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if they really encountered a suspect—and then arrested him? What then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Solving the case is certainly good, but if the special task force has zero involvement, it would be too embarrassing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Mu Zhiyang also began to grow tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if they really encounter a suspect? What should they do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course they must arrest him, but the murderer in this case sounds dangerously violent—if he resists fiercely, how should they handle it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, their own side must ensure zero casualties; second, the suspect should ideally be captured alive and unharmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This requires coordinated teamwork: one or two officers frontally distract and contain the suspect while protecting their comrades, while other officers flank or rush from behind to pin him down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the most commonly used arrest protocol in the criminal investigation unit. Direct frontal assaults may look impressive, but one single strike against an officer would force the police force to conduct a six-month self-review.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are police officers, but also workers—how many workers would tolerate an agency where, on average, they draw the unlucky lot and get injured every six months?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Zhiyang couldn’t tolerate it—he’d just returned from the hospital and didn’t want to smell disinfectant again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he looked left and right, he suddenly realized: if violence erupted, he would be the first one forced to step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others: Jiang Yuan was a forensic expert, and more importantly, the one Huang Da had repeatedly ordered to be protected—if Mu Zhiyang shoved Jiang Yuan to the front, he’d be dismembered and sold for scraps the moment he returned to Ningtai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Zhenguo was his master, Wan Baoming was his superior, Wang Chuan was from an external unit and had the face of a high-education “female criminal.” Even Wang Zhong, his age peer, was a technician—slim and frail—so there was no reason to make him go first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Zhiyang nervously adjusted his police uniform, ready to face the coming challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock knock knock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knocking sounded like it was hammering directly onto Mu Zhiyang’s forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who is it?” A frail voice echoed from inside the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re police officers. We have a few questions for you,” Wei Zhenguo replied with utmost politeness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rustling sound came from inside the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, the door opened, revealing the face of an elderly, frail man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Zhiyang’s clenched fists instantly went limp—if they wanted to arrest this suspect without injury, he’d have to turn himself into a pile of plush cotton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would dare rush forward and pin down such a feeble old man?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, he’s this old—he doesn’t look like someone capable of murder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Zhenguo clearly shared the same thought, his brow tightly furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yuan asked a few questions, then glanced at the man’s feet before taking his leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the door, Wei Zhenguo hurriedly said: “The residents here are too old—could they really kill so cleanly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There must be younger, healthier people. The killer is likely one person—we only need to find one.” Jiang Yuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An elderly but strong man?” Wan Baoming was finally catching on; whether Jiang Yuan’s judgment was right or wrong, crafting a seemingly logical line of reasoning for such a case was already impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the special task force once had a similarly plausible theory—only it ultimately failed to be proven correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yuan smiled and said: “Let’s start visiting the neighborhood first and see if we can find other clues.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite only seeing a small pool of blood and footprints, Jiang Yuan had gathered a wealth of information—though much of it remained speculative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Door-to-door visits would help Jiang Yuan reassemble and reconcile these fragments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key now lies in two points: first, is the killer a neighbor? Second, has the killer already moved away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most critical point is the first—if confirmed, the case is essentially solved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding neighbors, even expanded, number only a few hundred households—trivial compared to the scale of a homicide investigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few. (Chapter not finished!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, they knocked on each door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, a community worker ran over—it turned out someone had called to complain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Baoming thought, “Perfect timing,” and unhesitatingly requisitioned him: “You’re coming with us today—I’ll tell your boss later. For now, follow us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dispatched community worker was already among the weakest in his unit; now, under the command of a uniformed Wan Baoming, he was utterly lost and had no choice but to follow the group, muttering as they walked: “The residents here are already sparse—we don’t even know which houses are occupied…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then use local dialect to call out for us,” Wan Baoming said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know the local dialect—I transferred here through the civil service exam from out of town…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then just use Mandarin. Say you’re from the community!” Wan Baoming wasn’t a particularly charismatic leader, but suppressing a young subordinate was more than enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group continued knocking on doors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven people, yet they managed to project the aura of a thousand troops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, reinforcements from the local police station arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team leader was the station chief himself, who greeted them with a smile: “We’ve received several calls—complaints about noise, fake police, scams… you name it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chief, join us in the investigation,” Wan Baoming invited warmly, effectively recruiting him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the chief could react, Wan Baoming pulled him into the line, and half-dragged, half-pushed, he reluctantly agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Investigation? It was a homicide—definitely a legitimate task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After another hour of door-to-door visits, they reached the end of another row of courtyards, when finally a strong, resonant voice answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened, revealing a ruddy-faced old man wearing a jacket, looking full of vigor.\u003C\u002Fp>",1018,"2026-06-20T18:55:02.212Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","9a8ee7f97e5e6377b5c7773393600eb7211a1a64e61ccdf27dd15342e2500ccf","the-nation-s-forensic-medical-examiner-chapter-257","the-nation-s-forensic-medical-examiner-chapter-255",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-nation-s-forensic-medical-examiner-cover.jpg",{"terms":24},[25,29,33,37,41],{"id":26,"raw_term":27,"original_term":28},1803458,"Jiang Yuan","江遠",{"id":30,"raw_term":31,"original_term":32},1803459,"Wu Jun","吳軍",{"id":34,"raw_term":35,"original_term":36},1803460,"Wang Zhong","王鍾",{"id":38,"raw_term":39,"original_term":40},1803461,"Liu Wenkai","劉文凱",{"id":42,"raw_term":43,"original_term":44},1803462,"Wu Junhao","伍軍豪"]