Next, the group collected the skeletal remains and placed them in evidence boxes.

Wan Junjie asked, "Mr. Li, do you think we'll head back tonight?"

Li Jian glanced at the two boxes of White Bone, patted his shoulder, and said, "We still don't know who the two deceased are."

"Do you think you can sleep if we go back now?"

Wan Junjie shrugged helplessly.

"Looks like my wife will be home alone again."

Zhang Yean walked over and said, "Wan, you know our captain's temper."

"If this case isn't solved, he won't return to Jiangcheng."

30 minutes later, the group reached the bottom of the mountain.

As they got into the police car, Li Jian's phone rang, displaying Mr. Ma's name.

"Mr. Ma!"

"How's it going over there?"

Li Jian replied, "Mr. Ma, I apologize."

"I intended to report earlier, but the case is indeed too complicated."

At this moment, Mr. Ma had just returned home from the headquarters, sitting on the sofa.

Hearing this, he was surprised and hurriedly asked, "What do you mean?"

"Is that White Bone connected to a criminal case?"

After a brief pause, Li Jian said, "At present, we can basically confirm that the two deceased were murdered."

Instantly, Mr. Ma was silent on the other end of the line.

Then, Li Jian said, "Near this pile of White Bone, we found another pile."

"After Jiang An's examination and analysis, both deceased were female, approximately 22 and 23 years old, and one of the victims had given birth."

"The key is, neither of the deceased was clothed, and multiple ribs were fractured."

"We only found one skull at the scene."

Mr. Ma put down the teacup he had lifted.

His expression became serious, "One skull?"

"What about the identities of the two deceased?"

"At the burial site, we found no documents, no phones, nor any items with identifying marks."

"Next, we plan to focus on investigating the identities of the deceased, to find a breakthrough in the case."

After a long pause, Mr. Ma said, "In a case involving the simultaneous murder of two young women, you must pay special attention to people in special locations."

"Yes! Mr. Ma!"

"We plan to start a sweep of nearby entertainment, wellness, and health establishments once we return to the police station."

Mr. Ma said, "Mr. Li, you've worked hard."

"Today you just solved an old case, the criminal investigation team should have a break."

"However, I didn't expect another tricky case to happen."

Li Jian said, "Mr. Ma! It's no problem!"

"This is just our usual work pace as criminal investigators."

Mr. Ma said solemnly, "I've been there myself, so I understand the difficulties of being a detective."

He then shifted the conversation.

"Let me tell you some good news."

"Regarding the commendation for first-class merit for the criminal investigation team, the approval is at the upper level; the city bureau has already applied to the higher public security departments."

"The higher authorities highly praised the resolution of this family extermination case."

"They believe this is the first shot in the Dragon Country's campaign against unsolved old cases."

"Moreover, the upper level plans to make this case a model for the national police system to learn from."

Mr. Ma remarked, "Our Jiangcheng investigation team is now famous in Dragon Country."

Hearing this, all of Li Jian's fatigue instantly disappeared.

Suddenly, he felt it was unreal.

"Mr. Ma! Really?"

"Do you think it could be wrong?"

Then, Mr. Ma added, "And there's more good news to tell you."

"Aside from the criminal investigation team receiving a collective first-class award, Jiang An also received a personal first-class merit."

"You, as the captain, with your excellent leadership, are awarded a personal first-class honor."

Suddenly, Li Jian's hand started to tremble.

A first-class merit, something he never dared dream of.

Many strive their entire lives yet never achieve it.

Of course, some who receive first-class honors have sacrificed their lives or health.

Li Jian was too excited to speak.

After a while, Mr. Ma asked, "Why are you silent? Don't you want it?"

"No! No!"

"I was just too excited."

Finally, Mr. Ma said, "Li Jian, I'm proud of you, and of the investigation team."

"Especially with the young forensic expert Jiang An, whose skills far exceed those of experienced investigators, you must focus on grooming him."

Li Jian turned to look at Jiang An and said with a smile, "Mr. Ma, rest assured."

"He is already being groomed as our team's promising talent."

"Earlier, Jiang An's analysis of the rib fractures in the White Bone defied all expectations."

"I can only describe it in two words: classic, absolutely classic."

Mr. Ma said, "Having Jiang An join us is an honor for the investigation team and for the Jiangcheng police team."

"With you two first-class honorees solving cases up front, I'm reassured."

"I look forward to your triumphant return."

Li Jian said, "Yes! Mr. Ma!"

"We definitely won't let you down."

"The criminal investigation team will continue to bring glory to Jiangcheng police."

20 minutes later, the group returned to the police station and had a quick dinner.

Immediately, everyone sprang into action.

For investigating entertainment, wellness, and health establishments, late at night is the best time.

Xiaofang was left alone at the patrol station, manning the duty phone.

Of course, Jiang An and Zhang Yean weren't idle either.

At this moment.

The two carried two boxes of White Bone into an unused office, room 403.

Zhang Yean asked, "Senior, are we really going to lay these bones on the ground?"

Jiang An nodded, "We're far from the Jiangcheng forensic examination center."

"Earlier, I got Mr. Zhang's permission."

"Since we're dealing with homicide-related work, it shouldn't be taboo."

"And these White Bone have been cleaned by animals, with no odor left."

Then, they poured out the White Bone together.

Jiang An arranged the bones into two human skeletons following normal human structure.

One skeleton, however, was missing a skull.

Just then.

A man wearing a helmet, riding an electric scooter, arrived at the back of the patrol station.

"Officer! Hello."

"Mr. Zhang contacted me to deliver plaster and clay."

On duty, Xiaofang looked confused.

"Plaster and clay?"

"Did you get it wrong?"

"No way!"

"I've known Mr. Zhang for many years; he specifically asked me to deliver them."

At this time, Jiang An suddenly walked over.

"He's got it right; I need the plaster and clay."

Subsequently, the man handed the plaster and clay to Jiang An.

Zhang Yean and the on-duty officer Xiaofang looked surprised.

Zhang Yean curiously asked, "Senior, what are you going to do with plaster and clay at this late hour?"

Jiang An replied, "I'm going to perform a facial reconstruction to restore the deceased's appearance."

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