Chapter 422: Meritorious Service

The serial killer case was solved, and the Changyang City Criminal Police Detachment was as happy as if it were a holiday.

Criminal police are people who live by logic, and everyone understands one thing very clearly: for a case like a serial murder case, if it cannot be solved, then from now on, regardless of cold or heat, regardless of spring or autumn, regardless of the sun, moon, and stars, there will be no more holidays.

It is not that unsolved cases are not scary; the requirement that "homicide cases must be solved" has loosened in recent years, especially in a provincial capital city as large as this, where forcing all cases to be solved is also unreasonable.

However, the terror of serial murder cases lies in the fact that as long as you don't solve the case, the killer will keep committing crimes until they are discovered and arrested by you. They might stop in the middle, but that is the killer's own choice—perhaps they were arrested for a traffic accident, perhaps they got married, perhaps they had children, perhaps they were accidentally injured or died. The problem is, you don't know which situation it is, and perhaps at some point, they will commit crimes again because of some opportunity.

For the police, such a killer is an absolute nightmare—specifically referring to those killers who have the ability to evade police capture.

Most perverts who have the heart to be serial killers are actually just simple and weak perverts. Most people haven't shown their serial killer traits, and they might be caught when they kill the first person.

A serial killer who killed three people in one breath and even moved Xu Xu Taining and Jiang Yuan—it was only after they were caught that people's hearts could relax.

The Director was also very relieved. The day after the arrest was approved, the report in the "Changyang Evening News" was released.

Next was the satellite TV interview report, which cut some of the previously filmed footage that could be released, highlighting the collective, but also showing the figures of Yu Jiangyuan, Jiang Yuan, and others.

For ordinary civil police, this was already a relatively high-profile report.

However, Jiang Yuan didn't care too much. People without money want fame, hoping that after having fame, they can be noticed and have money. As a person from Jiang Village, Jiang Yuan had long had enough of the feeling of being noticed. As for interviews and reports, if he wanted them, there were plenty of opportunities.

By comparison, Changyang City's meritorious service award conference was more anticipated by Jiang Yuan.

Yes, Luyang City's meritorious service evaluation had been sent up but not yet approved, while Changyang City's case was done and there was one immediately. This was the embodiment of the different levels of different cities.

By the weekend, Huang Huang Qiangmin had rushed to Changyang City.

Together, they witnessed two criminal police officers from their own Ningtai County receive a Second-Class Merit and a Third-Class Merit respectively.

The one who received the Second-Class Merit was Jiang Yuan. The one who received the Third-Class Merit was Mu Mu Zhiyang.

Jiang Yuan receiving the Second-Class Merit was well-deserved. After all, it was achieved by hard-charging with LV6 skills. The serial murder case killer was also equivalent to being ferreted out by his own efforts. The Director saw the funds saved for Changyang City and was smiling even in his dreams.

Mu Mu Zhiyang receiving the Third-Class Merit... was also well-deserved. The bandage wrapped around his head was three layers upon three layers, and it looked big. No one dared to say that a criminal police officer injured on duty was not worth a Third-Class Merit.

The US military also has a Purple Heart to prove combat injuries. Mu Mu Zhiyang, a criminal police officer from Ningtai County, traveled thousands of miles to Changyang City to participate in local case investigation work, went deep into the forefront of the battle, and was heroically injured, naturally worthy of a Third-Class Merit.

When the two received the awards, there was laughter and joy underneath.

Moreover, besides the two, several criminal police officers from Changyang City itself also received awards. It wasn't necessarily because of this case; the merits accumulated previously could also be cashed in this time.

Stepping down, Jiang Yuan held the medal of the Second-Class Merit, and a system interface popped up:

Criminal Image Technology (LV2) +

Document Examination Technology (LV2) +

Trace Examination Technology (LV2) +

Biological Evidence Examination Technology (LV2) +

The skills after receiving meritorious service were optional. Jiang Yuan had seen the entire list many times.

Jiang Yuan's gaze wandered for a moment, but he didn't make a decision immediately.

The existing skills were enough to deal with normal cases. If he really encountered a case he couldn't solve later, it would just show that his arsenal was lacking, and it wouldn't be too late to choose then.

As his brain spun wildly, people from the police circles everywhere came to meet him.

Changyang City is a provincial capital. Whatever happens, it immediately spreads throughout the province. For the police circles in the province, the attention of serial murder cases is absolutely top-tier.

In terms of the difficulty of the case, this kind of case is no lower than normal homicide cases and cold cases.

And Jiang Yuan's investigation process actually explained this point.

What kind of bizarre method!

What difference do nails have!

The prosecutor in charge of this case must have had his hair pulled bald!

Yet it was solved.

Under these circumstances, it must be said that Jiang Yuan's fame expanded instantly. Because although people don't say it, what they like in their hearts are actually bizarre methods.

Some police officers who knew Jiang Yuan, especially the captains of various criminal police teams, would greet Jiang Yuan and say a few more words when they saw him.

Huang Huang Qiangmin squatted directly behind Jiang Yuan, standing out from time to time to chat with colleagues who didn't know the ropes...

The auditorium was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

Li Li changed into a capable shirt and skirt, came to Jiang Yuan's side with a smile, pretended to be interviewing, extended her empty hand to Jiang Yuan, and smiled: "Comrade Jiang Yuan, what is your mood now?"

"Ha, I thought you were really going to interview me." Jiang Yuan looked behind Li Li; there was no cameraman following.

"We are a satellite TV station. It's not bad that you can have 5 seconds of footage today." Li Li paid attention to Jiang Yuan's expression half-jokingly.

Jiang Yuan had been a police officer for so long, and his sensitivity had naturally increased, so he asked: "Something up?"

"Uh, there is something. I don't know if it's suitable to say." Li Li's expression gradually became more serious.

What could be the matter when looking for the police, and what good could it be! Jiang Yuan curled his lips and said: "Judge for yourself. I can't give you any guarantees."

Li Li's expression froze, then she smoothed her hair and smiled: "Captain Jiang, you are really cold and heartless. We were eating at the same table two days ago."

"Criminal cases usually involve eating prison food." Jiang Yuan said.

Li Li hurriedly said: "You misunderstood. I don't want to plead for a certain case..."

Jiang Yuan looked in the direction of the auditorium door. At this moment, some attendees were already walking out, and he was also preparing to leave.

Seeing this, Li Li could only grit her teeth and say: "Captain Jiang, please wait a moment. I have a friend's request here. Their elder was kidnapped. The kidnappers demanded not to report to the police and proposed a large ransom..."

Jiang Yuan's gaze turned back: "Didn't report to the police? When did it happen?"

"This morning. They found me at noon because they knew I often reported news about the police station, so they hoped I could help and see if there was a safer way to solve this case." Li Li paused and said: "I thought about it, and I felt that if you, Captain Jiang, were to take action, it would be the best choice."

She could be considered to have flattered Jiang Yuan calmly.

However, regarding this case, Li Li's consideration was already extremely thoughtful. Although she also knew the Director and Yu Jiangyuan, she wasn't actually familiar with them, and their levels were relatively high. Not to mention that they likely wouldn't keep it confidential for her, even if they were willing to keep it confidential and solve the case, they wouldn't personally take action. In the end, they would still delegate the case to a specific executor.

So in Li Li's view, it was better to find Jiang Yuan.

On one hand, Jiang Yuan had his own team, which not only had the ability to investigate cases independently but could also minimize the scope of people who knew. On the other hand, Jiang Yuan himself was from another county and didn't have deep contact with Changyang City, which to some extent could also be kept confidential.

Li Li had learned about some kidnapping cases. Although some cases were perfectly solved, some cases encountered kidnappers with unstable emotions, and they even tore up the ticket (killed the hostage) at the beginning. If that were the case, it would be too tragic for the victim's family.

Jiang Yuan turned to Li Li and said: "You finding me is already reporting to the police."

"I know, but please help me see if you can control the case within the scope of your team." Li Li paused and didn't intend to hide it anymore. She looked left and right and whispered: "The victim is in the frozen goods business, and the company scale is already 9 digits. It can be in the name of a private person..."

"I don't lack money. Wait a moment, I'll find our Director Huang." Jiang Yuan said, looking left and right, and signaled to Huang Huang Qiangmin not far away with his eyes.

Huang Huang Qiangmin's expression collapsed, and he frowned as he came over: "Not talking about love?"

Li Li couldn't stop him in time and could only give Huang Huang Qiangmin a smile: "Director Huang, I am a reporter from Shannan Satellite TV, Li Li."

"Hello, hello. Is there a case?" Huang Huang Qiangmin was also very sharp. If it were anything else, Jiang Yuan wouldn't have called him over.

Jiang Yuan didn't care about Li Li, nodded, and said: "Kidnapping case. Where did it happen?"

For the latter sentence, he looked at Li Li.

"Hongmen Market." Li Li couldn't hide it now. Hongmen Market is a wholesale market in the south of Changyang City, quite large in scale.

Huang Huang Qiangmin said: "This is a case in Changyang. A case that happened in Changyang City, by people in Changyang City..."

Li Li acted like a spoiled child: "Director Huang... please help, just ask Captain Jiang to take a look..."

Huang Huang Qiangmin pondered slightly: "I'll chat with Deputy Detachment Chief Yu. Don't worry, it won't affect things here."

Li Li was reluctant, but she could only watch as the scope of people who knew expanded. She actually understood in her heart that from the moment the victim's family found her, saying they wouldn't report to the police was just deceiving themselves.

"Alright. Let's go." Huang Huang Qiangmin went over, said a few words, and came back, taking Li Li and Jiang Yuan out in high spirits.

For criminal police from other counties, taking such a case would just be looking for a scolding, but for the criminal police of Ningtai County, it was fine.

"Director Huang is back?"

"Back."

"Jiang Yuan is amazing!"

"Ningtai Jiang Yuan, fierce and mighty!"

Along the way, everyone greeted Huang Huang Qiangmin and Jiang Yuan. This included people from criminal police teams of other counties, whose smiles were even brighter.

Huang Huang Qiangmin's head was held even higher. ===== CHAPTER 423 =====