Chapter 1400: Chapter 1324: Urgent Case

Lin Qingshan didn’t immediately call Old Qin and others inside to explain the situation. Instead, he picked up his phone and started calling the leaders.

Jiang Yuan and others voluntarily wanted to leave but were stopped by Lin Qingshan, who laughed and said, “Regarding the autopsy, you might have to report in person. We’ll see how the leadership decides.”

Normally, decisions by leaders are naturally guided by the evidence.

Lin Qingshan deliberately didn’t avoid Jiang Yuan and others as he finished his call right in front of them, discussing the situation on his end. He replied twice with “Hmm, hmm,” then put the phone on speaker and placed it on the meeting table.

The voice on the other end was calm and said, “Jiang Yuan, did you personally perform the autopsy? Is this hernia diagnosis accurate?”

“Accurate. I personally did the autopsy, the initial dissection, from examining the corpse’s surface to discovering the hernia, I did it all myself.” Jiang Yuan first gave a definitive answer.

The other side, upon hearing this, immediately sounded more cheerful: “Good, good, good, it’s reassuring that you handled it yourself. Since it was you, I can rest assured. Xiao Lin, follow Jiang Yuan’s autopsy results to close the case.”

“Understood.” Lin Qingshan picked up the phone and quickly confirmed a few times.

Jiang Yuan spread his hands to Huang Qiangmin, who smiled and nodded towards Jiang Yuan, his eyes signaling: That’s the situation, such are the affairs.

“Okay, you stay busy… alright, alright…” Lin Qingshan ended the call, put away his phone, and exhaled a long breath. Then he smiled at Jiang Yuan and others: “Alright, let’s handle it as a death by illness. Perfect!”

Huang Qiangmin and Yu Wenshu also couldn’t help but laugh; they could really immerse themselves in Lin Qingshan’s role.

“We’ll head back then.” Jiang Yuan stood up, ready to leave.

Lin Qingshan quickly grabbed his arm, unable to press down on his high shoulders, then said, “Wait a moment, let’s inform the prison director too, this is good news, he’ll be happy to hear it. Today’s case ended in a way that pleases everyone.”

Jiang Yuan looked at Huang Qiangmin and sat back down.

“Have some tea, have some tea.” Lin Qingshan said as he directly went out to call the prison director.

The prison director and his people were waiting in the next room, anxious and nervous. Upon receiving Lin Qingshan’s summon, they hurried over to the meeting room, expressing relief: “It’s good to have a direction in the case, we’ll handle the specifics accordingly…”

“It’s good news.” Lin Qingshan first closed the door, then smiled and said: “Old Qin, Director Jiang has completed the autopsy here, and after careful review, determined it’s a late-onset diaphragmatic hernia. As for the specifics of this illness, let Captain Jiang explain later. On my end, I’ve reported to the leaders, and based on Captain Jiang’s judgment, decided to rule it as a death by illness, so it isn’t considered a case.”

“Ah, well that’s… it’s good that it’s not a case, good, good…” Old Qin replied, wisely held back any questions he had, as ultimately, he wasn’t curious about what a diaphragmatic hernia was, as long as the crisis was resolved.

Lin Qingshan laughed heartily, with just a couple of sentences, he shifted the topic to a positive note.

With Old Qin’s worries gone, he also adjusted his mood appropriately, chatting about interesting stories. They even intentionally talked about a few mutual friends, who were serving sentences in Changyang Prison, used to eat at the same table, but now with different identities, each unique in their own way.

Considering Jiang Yuan’s feelings, Old Qin also mentioned a few serious criminals captured by Jiang Yuan, some might barely conclude their first trial and are in the appeal process, others may be waiting for death penalty reviews.

Changyang Prison primarily houses serious offenders, especially those with sentences over ten years, most serve time there, and death row inmates are an unstable factor in the prison. However, the greatest concern in the prison isn’t them harming others, most of the time it’s worrying they might find bizarre ways to commit suicide.

After some rather relaxed chatting, Jiang Yuan and others took a car back together.

Along the way, Liu Jinghui was somewhat silent, while the others were quite excited.

Especially the young detectives in Jiang Yuan’s Accumulated Case Team, following Jiang Yuan to handle cases all over, everyone felt a sense of urgency and pressure, although this case did not punish any criminals, many saw the appearance of criminals they had previously handled in prison for the first time, feeling a sense of achievement.

This sense of achievement is akin to farmers sowing seeds and reaping the harvest. A detective catching a criminal in spring, sentencing them to death in summer, observing them in the serious crime inmate zone in fall, and finally executing them in late fall, is like a farmer splitting open a watermelon, savoring the sweetness of the red flesh.

Taking advantage of Yu Wenshu’s slow reaction, Huang Qiangmin had the Coaster drive everyone directly back to Ningtai County.

Those living in Changyang City who wanted to return home to rest got off along the way, while bachelors who didn’t want to return and Liu Jinghui were naturally taken to Jiangcun Residential Area.

That night, the dogs in Jiangcun Residential Area barked for 30 minutes!

Jiang Yuan personally cooked, joining his father Jiang Fuzhen, completing the feast from staple dishes to meat dishes to soup—all focusing on beef.

Everyone gave high praise, and Yu Wenshu especially praised Jiang Yuan with their talent: “I dare say, Jiang Yuan is the best culinary forensic doctor in the country! The Jiang family father and son are the best culinary father and son pair in the country!”

Yu Wenshu came later on a prison vehicle, the vehicle was a diesel version of the new Maxus V80, just bought by Changyang Prison, stopped right in Ningtai County Bureau’s new underground parking lot, then took a cab to Jiangcun Residential Area.

Liu Jinghui and the detectives were dismissive of Yu Wenshu’s logic and style, yet detectives borrowed from Changyang City started to speak actively:

Wang Chuanxing: “Chief Yu not only traveled around the country extensively, but their memory retention is truly extraordinary. Just mention a case from years ago, if Chief Yu saw it, they could almost recite it verbatim. If Chief Yu says it’s the best tasting, then it’s definitely true!”

Tang Jia: “Chief Yu is like an upgraded brain. Chief Yu has a unique skill, which I still remember. It’s said that if Chief Yu scanned a suspect’s license plate, they could recall it no matter how many days passed. Should the suspect reappear, even if in disguise or with changed clothes, Chief Yu could identify them at a glance. I suspect Chief Yu will recreate tonight’s meal once they return!”

Shen Yaowei: “Chief Yu is a human database, a meal Chief Yu finds enjoyable is undoubtedly top-notch!”

Wei Shikan silently lit a cigarette, feeling a sense of being back home.

After the pleasant dinner, workers specially invited by Jiang Fuzhen helped clean up the tableware, then arranged teapots, beef jerky, spicy beef snacks, and other small snacks, leaving to rest.

Those who wanted to rest went to the guest rooms reserved by the Jiang family, those who wanted to go home or back to the dormitory left, while the remaining people brewed tea and chatted, feeling relaxed.

Yu Wenshu grabbed two bottles of cold beer and lay down next to Huang Qiangmin.

The two of them, under one umbrella, with two lounge chairs, watched the sunset and sipped on small drinks, feeling quite content.

“Got big work?” Huang Qiangmin asked.

“There are plenty of cases, not just in Changyang City where people die every day, Shuidong District experiences deaths all year round. It depends on whether it’s a major case or urgent work.” Yu Wenshu took a sip of beer, sighed heavily.

“Got urgent work?” Huang Qiangmin immediately picked up on it.

“To be honest, it’s not our case. However, it is quite pressing. Mainly because they’ve heard about Jiang Yuan’s reputation, went through various channels, and found me.”

“Is it not a Changyang case?”

“Pingzhou’s.”

“You’re asking for help then.” Huang Qiangmin smiled, knowing the feeling all too well.

Yu Wenshu smiled bitterly: “Our Shan Nan people, when in trouble, tend to flee to Pingzhou, it’s become a habit. However, Pingzhou has a smaller population, low average income, yet police funding is fully safeguarded; the government is wealthy, and the police bureau doesn’t lack funds. Usually, they seem quite proud. But now they’ve reached out, and the case truly needs Jiang Yuan.”

“What kind of case?”

“Kidnapping.”

“Executed already?”

“Just happened a few hours ago, the victim’s family is frantically searching for someone.”

“An ongoing kidnapping?” Huang Qiangmin hissed, glancing at the already set sun, feeling another sleepless night ahead.