"Did you find the victim's head?"
Listening to Officer Hu's voice, a hint of surprise appeared in Zhang Feng's eyes.
And Officer Hu's voice continued:
"Actually, our colleagues in D City already started investigating this case last month."
"But up until now, there hasn't been any progress at all."
"Those seven victims' heads still haven't been found."
"And it's precisely because of this that it's received a lot of attention from higher-ups."
"This time, there's a strict order: if we can't solve this case soon with the province's full resources, the people in D City who are following this case won't stay quiet."
Officer Hu paused there.
Furrowing his brows, his face was full of worry.
Zhang Feng also pondered slightly.
Officer Hu was right.
For ordinary cases, even murder cases, a longer time to solve it usually doesn't matter much.
But in D City, seven bodies were found at once, and they were headless.
Even though the D City Branch tried hard to suppress the news, it was essentially useless.
That's why there's a strict order from above this time.
At this moment, Officer Hu turned to see Zhang Feng, who was silent with head down.
He opened his mouth to console:
"Xiao Zhang, I'm just venting to you."
"No need to be like this. You and Forensic Doctor Lin just need to handle the autopsies; leave finding the heads to us criminal investigators."
"On the contrary, there's another matter you need to prepare for."
Zhang Feng, silent with head down, wasn't feeling the case was tough after listening to Officer Hu's introduction.
Instead, he was considering how much Spiritual Qi each of the seven victims would bring once their bodies were identified.
But upon hearing Officer Hu's voice, Zhang Feng turned his head, puzzled, and asked:
"Oh?"
"What is it?"
Officer Hu looked at Zhang Feng with a smile in his eyes, patted Zhang Feng's shoulder, and said:
"Of course, prepare to receive your commendation!"
"Huh?" Zhang Feng looked at Officer Hu in surprise and asked:
"I've only been at the branch for two days; how could I deserve commendation?"
Officer Hu looked at Zhang Feng and said:
"So what if it's just been two days?"
"Have you ever heard of someone becoming a police officer and helping to solve a murder case within hours in just two days?"
"Or someone uncovering illegal firearm and drug cases through a simple burglary case?"
"Moreover, you just solved a murder case over a month old in the same day!"
"And you're a forensic doctor!"
"I'll tell you; if you don't get a first-class merit this time, I'll personally speak to the leaders about it."
"Uh...."
Listening to Officer Hu, Zhang Feng said helplessly:
"Uh... Officer Hu, maybe just say you solved those cases yourself and it has nothing to do with me. I really don't want...."
"What are you saying?!" To his surprise, Officer Hu blew his moustache and widened his eyes at Zhang Feng's words:
"Does Old Hu seem like someone who would steal credit? Especially the credit of a life-saving benefactor?"
"What a joke!"
"This matter's decided! I'll at least get you two first-class merits, just wait and see!"
"Huh?"
Zhang Feng was speechless:
"I really wasn't aiming for commendation!"
In reality, Zhang Feng never thought of commendation, something that shines when spoken or heard.
At first, he was just forced into it, unable to perform autopsies, so he just revived bodies.
After reviving them, he discovered he'd receive a mysterious power filling his Dantian with Spiritual Qi every time he solved a case.
Thus, everything started because of Spiritual Qi.
If it weren't for the Spiritual Qi, he wouldn't care about any of this.
As for commendation...
Doesn't commendation mean more people will know about him?
At that time, could he still hide these strange abilities?
Zhang Feng didn't go back to the branch with Officer Hu and others.
Officer Hu wanted Zhang Feng to rest early, so he took a detour to drop Zhang Feng off at Lin Rui's community.
Of course, before getting out of the car, Zhang Feng completely ignored Officer Hu's ambiguous look.
It was still before dawn, and he could rest a little more when he got back.
Walking into the dark room, he closed the door.
Zhang Feng tiptoed to the bathroom.
After being out for so long, it was reasonable to use the toilet and wash his hands upon returning home.
But just as Zhang Feng's hand touched the bathroom doorknob,
With a "creak," the bathroom door in front of him opened from the inside!
The bathroom was brightly lit.
And a statue-like figure, as if made of white jade, stood right at the doorway.
The entire room seemed to fall silent.
Zhang Feng stared wide-eyed at this perfect artwork before him.
The main thing was that he just couldn't understand why Lin Rui had the habit of sleeping in the nude!
It's one thing to sleep nude; another to get up in the night without bothering to dress?
Actually, it's not like she was too lazy.
It was because the drowsy Lin Rui didn't realize a man was in her home.
After living alone for so many years, she was used to it.
She just figured she'd use the bathroom and go back to bed.
But who knew, as soon as she opened the bathroom door, a strong male presence engulfed her!
Even without her glasses, standing face-to-face so closely, she could clearly see it was Zhang Feng in front of her!
This sudden situation cleared all drowsiness for Lin Rui.
She froze in place, her mind went blank.
But even then, her cheeks blushed quickly.
In her prolonged daze, she forgot to cover herself up.
Thus, she and Zhang Feng stood frozen, facing each other.
"Gulp!"
Even Zhang Feng couldn't help but swallow at the sight.
He marveled at the beauty before him!
The two continued in this odd standoff.
Their eyes gently trembled, gazing at one another.
With time passing, Zhang Feng started feeling warm, tempted to remove his clothes.
Meanwhile, Lin Rui bit her lip lightly.
As her heart raced, her body slightly leaned forward, like she was about to fall into Zhang Feng's arms.
After all, things had already progressed to this point, and they were both adults; some things could be allowed to happen naturally!
Zhang Feng even readied himself for what might come.
However...
Suddenly, "ding ding ding," Zhang Feng's phone rang abruptly.
Their mesmerized gazes trembled, returning them to reality.
Instinctively, Zhang Feng answered the call, and inside the phone came Officer Hu's excited voice:
"Xiao Zhang, you're incredible!"
"It really was sleeping pills and flour!!!"
"This perpetrator's actions are so bizarre; how did you figure it out?!"
Hearing this, it was clear that Officer Hu had brought the suspect back and questioned him overnight, immediately uncovering the truth.
Indeed, it was as Zhang Feng had pointed out, with seemingly nonsensical actions.
Officer Hu couldn't resist calling Zhang Feng right then.
This time, even Zhang Feng was speechless, and he just responded over the phone:
"Officer Hu, I'm starting to find you a bit annoying now."
Officer Hu was stunned: "What do you mean?"
And over the phone, he heard Lin Rui's belated scream:
"Ah——!"
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