CHAPTER 321: CHAPTER 202: JIANG AN’S DOUBTS

5:50 PM.

At the Jiangcheng City highway exit, a white police car was parked.

Mr. Ma and Li Jian were standing by the police car.

Behind Mr. Ma stood an officer from the political department, holding a bouquet of flowers.

Suddenly, Li Jian raised his hand and pointed.

"Mr. Ma, they’re back, passing through the toll gate."

Mr. Ma turned his head to look and said with a smile, "Haha, the heroes are back."

"Let’s go! We’ll meet them."

Then, the three of them walked forward.

Seeing Mr. Ma approaching, Zhang Yean quickly parked the police car to the side.

As soon as the car stopped, the three of them got out.

Mr. Ma took the flowers from the officer beside him.

He smiled and said, "You three have worked hard!"

Speaking, he handed the bouquet in his hands to Jiang An.

Then, he deliberately raised his hand to pat Jiang An’s shoulder.

"Your outstanding performance at the provincial headquarters is well known to us now."

Jiang An nodded with a smile.

"Mr. Ma! It’s all part of our job."

"Jiang An, my brother, you’re too modest."

"To be honest, every year Jiangcheng sends personnel to assist the provincial task force."

"But never before has the chief personally called to commend the work of deployed personnel."

"This is a groundbreaking milestone for Jiangcheng’s police force."

After a slight pause, he said solemnly, "In past personnel deployments, exceptional performers would at most receive a letter of condolence or gratitude."

"However, Mr. Zhang made a phone call to me to commend you thoroughly."

Li Jian also smiled and said, "Exactly, in my memory, it’s the first time our Jiangcheng criminal investigation has received such high praise."

"You three did well."

"As the deputy director in charge of criminal investigation in Jiangcheng City, I’m very satisfied with your work at the provincial headquarters and in Han City."

"Moving forward, continue to make greater contributions in fighting crime and maintaining social stability."

Instantly, Jiang An, Zhang Yean, and Wan raised their hands in salute.

Looking at the three elite officers before him, Li Jian’s face was filled with smiles.

He chuckled and said, "I really didn’t expect you three young ones to get personal recognition from Chief Zhang."

"Chief Zhang has always been a stern ’Bao Gong’, and this feels like seeing flowers bloom on an iron tree."

Zhang Yean and Wan laughed softly.

"Actually, the main credit goes to Jiang An."

"We were just helping out."

Jiang An turned his head and smiled, "Senior Sister, Senior Brother, you two are really too modest."

"If it wasn’t for you broadening my thinking, I wouldn’t have thought of so many methods."

Mr. Ma instantly gave a thumbs up.

"You’re indeed a good comrade."

"You don’t grab credit, and you don’t shy away from problems."

"You’ve fully demonstrated the fine tradition of our Jiangcheng criminal investigation unit."

Then, Mr. Ma turned to glance at Li Jian.

"Mr. Li, you’re clearly a good mentor to have such outstanding talent under your wing."

"It truly makes me very happy for you."

Li Jian smiled and said, "It’s all thanks to the fine tradition left by Mr. Ma in the investigative team which we’ve only carried forward."

He turned to look at the three and said, "By the way, after you left, I really missed you."

"Missed us these past few days?"

Wan teased, "Did Mr. Li encounter a tough case?"

"You guessed right this time."

"Currently, there’s a tough case in hand that we’ll need to research together once you’re back."

Wang’s smile froze on his face.

On the way back, he hoped to watch a movie and have time alone with his girlfriend.

Why did a case crop up just after passing the toll gate?

"Really?"

"Is there truly a case?"

Li Jian’s expression became serious.

He said, "Though I sometimes joke, when it comes to cases, I certainly don’t joke."

"A few days ago, a couple was found dead in a rental house in the district. Their family wasn’t satisfied with our conclusion."

At this point, Mr. Ma also put away his smile.

"This case must be taken seriously to prevent unnecessary petitions."

Li Jian replied sternly, "Absolutely! Mr. Ma, rest assured."

"Our criminal investigation team will clean up thoroughly, leaving no aftermath."

Just as he finished speaking, Jiang An asked in surprise, "Mr. Li, both died at the same time?"

Li Jian nodded, looking serious, "Both died simultaneously!"

"After site investigations, autopsies, and interviews, no unusual signs were found."

"Oh?"

"Both dying at once is quite strange."

Li Jian said, "At the start of our investigation, we also found it very strange."

"It’s unusual for one person to die, but two people dying together is really perplexing."

"However, there were no signs of violence nor evidence of external harm on them."

"What’s the cause of their death?"

Jiang An asked curiously.

"The family specifically asked Jiangcheng Medical University’s forensic center for a comprehensive examination. The cause of death was alcohol poisoning."

"Alcohol poisoning?"

Li Jian said, "The night before, both victims drank liquor and then had night beer."

"Their blood alcohol levels were close to the threshold of fatal poisoning."

"After ruling out other causes of death, it was determined they died from alcohol poisoning."