Diary of a Criminal Investigator-Chapter 333: Arson Case

Whether there’s more work or less work, Lu Chuan doesn’t really mind.

Anyway, when there are no cases in the squad, he just idles around.

Looking into a few more cases doesn’t really take much time.

This is the first time the major crimes team handled a case, and Lu Chuan not only showcased his abilities, establishing a high standing in the team, but also made many friends.

Those who can enter the provincial major crimes team possess two characteristics.

First, they have solid skills. Among them, Wang Song, Song Mingguang, and four others have their own specialties. However, the case-solving time was too short this time, so many detailed aspects were not evident.

Second, their positions are not high. The most prestigious would be a deputy position, either as a deputy in a police station or a deputy in the Criminal Investigation Team, or like Lu Chuan, who does not hold any specific duty.

It’s not to say that there are no competent people among the leaders, just that they are not selected for the major crimes team.

It’s really unnecessary.

In a province’s public security system, if they really wanted to, there are plenty of talented people, especially frontline criminal police who can solve cases. Every bureau can easily pull out a couple of particularly outstanding individuals, some even with legendary stories.

Under such wide selection criteria, the major crimes team requires obedience and diligence.

Like an old ox, they come to work, finish it, and leave, without complaints or disobedience.

However, if some leaders were brought in, who would manage whom?

Li Donglin selected these individuals meticulously.

They are capable, do not seek fame or gain, and follow orders.

After lunch, everyone exchanged contact information and set off on their respective journeys home.

The ten-year-old Land Cruiser, although aged, is indeed commendable for its reliability.

Besides being fuel-consuming and lacking comfort features, it basically has no other drawbacks.

Lu Chuan, carrying his instruments, sped along the highway.

This time, Lu Chuan had quite an urgent feeling of wanting to return home.

Previously when on business trips, he didn’t have such a strong urge to hurry back.

He finally managed to rush back to the Haizhou Criminal Investigation Team before the end of the day.

"Report!"

Qin Yong, who was reading a document, looked surprised when he saw Lu Chuan knocking at the door.

"Why are you back so soon?"

You left yesterday and are back today?

Qin Yong had inquired a bit about the case in Qinzhou. It was not easy to solve.

If it were, Qinzhou City’s Criminal Investigation Team wouldn’t have struggled for a week and then sought outside help.

Qin Yong was prepared for Lu Chuan to be away for a week or even two or three weeks.

Unexpectedly, he’s back in just over a day?

"The case was solved, so I came straight back."

Bzzzz!

As they were talking, Qin Yong’s phone rang. Glancing at the caller ID, Qin Yong signaled Lu Chuan to sit first.

"Director Li!"

"Ah... You’re too kind... Yes, yes, it’s what we should do..."

"Alright, alright, rest assured, I’ll definitely pass it on!"

Hanging up the call, Qin Yong pointed at the phone while looking at Lu Chuan sitting on the sofa: "It was Director Li Donglin."

"Director Li? We just had lunch, has he already returned to the provincial headquarters?"

It shouldn’t be that quick; the distance between Qinzhou City and the provincial capital is farther than Haizhou City.

Besides, at noon, Li Donglin mentioned visiting Qinzhou City Public Security Bureau; he shouldn’t be back so soon.

"Not yet, he’s still on his way and just called to praise you."

"He also asked me to convey his thanks to Director Song."

"Oh, actually, I didn’t do much. Mainly, Qinzhou City’s Criminal Investigation Team had issues with their initial investigation direction..."

Lu Chuan briefly explained the case: "Captain Qin, if there’s nothing else, I’ll head back to my office."

"Sure, head back. Working out there is tough. Do you want a couple of days off?"

In the Criminal Investigation Team, anyone who gets the team leader to offer leave is honored indeed.

The work intensity in the Criminal Investigation Team is generally high.

It’s slightly better in the Crime Scene Investigation Office and the Forensic Department, where work can be a bit light when there are no cases.

But the other frontline action teams are really busy.

A couple of days ago, I heard that Ren Qiang was on a business trip, going to a nearby county to apprehend a suspect.

It was an old intentional injury case from five years ago. Before Lu Chuan left, he researched the team’s old cases within the system, and by analyzing bloodstain patterns at the scene, he re-identified the suspect’s height.

It had a high chance of overlapping with someone who was investigated back then but wasn’t a focus.

So Ren Qiang went there.

"No need, Captain Qin. I don’t need a rest, I’ll head back first."

After leaving Qin Yong’s office, Lu Chuan didn’t return to the Crime Scene Investigation, as most people had already left by then.

So, Lu Chuan went straight to the Forensic Doctor’s office.

To give Forensic Doctor Shen a surprise, Lu Chuan hadn’t informed her that he was back, so she didn’t know he was returning so early.

As it was almost half-past five, Shen Yan was changing clothes, ready to leave work when she almost bumped into Lu Chuan as he opened the door.

"Ah!"

Shen Yan, exuding surprise, hugged Lu Chuan: "Why are you back?"

"The case went smoothly, so I came back early."

"Why didn’t you tell me?"

"I wanted to surprise you."

Without sweet talk, they exuded sweet talk, making Wang Changjiang nod his head knowingly.

"Shen, I’ll leave now, you two talk." 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Anyone who hasn’t been young before, Old Wang considerately left, giving the office to the young couple.

"Goodbye, Brother Wang."

"Goodbye, master."

They had only been apart since the morning before, essentially with Lu Chuan working overtime and just not picking up or dropping off Shen Yan last night and this morning.

"What do you want for dinner, let’s go out to eat."

"Um... how about tripe? I heard a foodie street has opened near Happy Road, how about trying it out?"

"Alright! Head for Happy Road!"

The next morning.

The sky is overcast, with a light rain having fallen at dawn, and although the rain has stopped, the clouds remain, making it a gloomy day.

Lu Chuan awoke early, humming a tune, contrasting sharply with the weather outside.

"Son, you’ve been working for a year now. When will you bring Shen Yan home to visit?"

Mother Lu made Lu Chuan braised meat buns and millet porridge for breakfast.

This treatment is quite luxurious.

Lu Chuan remembers when he took his college entrance exams; he could have anything he wanted.

One breakfast could have eight dishes.

Unfortunately, after his exams, the quality of his meals plummeted.

From having whatever he wanted to having whatever was available.

Lu Chuan’s mother doesn’t like hiring maids, except for a cleaning lady; she prepares all meals herself.

This situation lasted for over four years until Lu Chuan started working when conditions improved slightly.

Even so, what he could have for breakfast depended on his mother’s mood.

Obviously, today she was in a good mood, as there were braised meat buns.

"Regarding that, I’ll ask Shen Yan, and if there’s a chance in the next couple of days, I’ll bring her by."

"You should hurry up, also visit her family; get married soon, I want grandkids..."

Wolfing down two buns, Lu Chuan hurried out the door.

Grandkids...

I’m not even that old.

However, just after picking up Shen Yan and while heading to work, Lu Chuan was called by Liu Guodong to turn the car around.