National Forensic Doctor-Chapter 1159 - 1089: A Drizzly Afternoon_2

Now it’s better, Jiang Yuan spent just one morning and achieved this goal.

Thinking further, Jiang Yuan specifically chose the Li Yaoji murder case, baiting the Lanyue City Criminal Police Team like a big catch. This technique—Huang Qiangmin thought about it again—choosing the Li Yaoji murder case isn’t really about technique. Couldn’t anyone choose the Li Yaoji murder case? If it weren’t for Jiang Yuan, even if Huang Qiangmin knew it could bait Dai Mingsheng, he wouldn’t have dared to choose it.

Look at Dai Mingsheng’s stance: he’s willing to pause multiple ongoing cases just to support Jiang Yuan. What a resolute will! Falling on the hook—it’s like reeling in an orca! Small boats, weak rods, poor technique—any fishing setup without adequate gear, once exposed, will be swallowed whole by the raging orca.

Only someone like Jiang Yuan, capable of handling the Li Yaoji murder case, dares to come here to bait Dai Mingsheng.

Any lesser technical skill simply wouldn’t work. For such a massive case, if everything were laid out, it might not just be four leads—it could potentially branch out into fourteen leads. By then, the cost of investigating information from years ago would be unbearable for the orcas, and for those with no yachts, only small fishing boats, it would be even harder to endure.

"Director Dai, thank you on behalf of Jiang Yuan!" Huang Qiangmin had figured things out and stepped forward to shake Dai Mingsheng’s hand firmly.

"It’s only proper." Dai Mingsheng laughed heartily: "Jiang Yuan has the nerve to pick the Li Yaoji murder case, how could I not support him? Let’s just say—my criminal investigation techniques might not be on par with Jiang Yuan’s, but when it comes to courage, I absolutely cannot lose!"

"Director Dai truly lives up to the title!" Huang Qiangmin gave a thumbs-up: "Jiang Yuan and I have traveled far and wide, but the support of Director Dai and everyone here is the pinnacle. My utmost gratitude, truly..."

"No need, no need." Dai Mingsheng replied cheerfully.

At this moment, Huang Qiangmin already knew that Dai Mingsheng had completely misunderstood. Of course, part of the misunderstanding was deliberately instigated by Huang Qiangmin, though even he hadn’t expected Dai Mingsheng’s attitude toward the Li Yaoji murder case would be so firm.

After all, Huang Qiangmin was from another province and hadn’t thoroughly studied the cases of the Lanyue City Bureau, especially the mindset within the Lanyue police system.

Logically, Huang Qiangmin should now unveil the truth and give Dai Mingsheng a small but memorable shock.

But as a grown man, Huang Qiangmin knew that unless a shock could make money or evoke gasps from beauties, then a small shock was really just... small.

Quickly adjusting his mindset, Huang Qiangmin said: "Director Dai, I’ve understood your support, but I’d still like to confirm something plainly: aside from full manpower backing, to what extent can you support us materially?"

"Full support—whatever you need, we’ll provide it!" By this point, Dai Mingsheng had fully committed: "As long as it’s for solving the case, Lanyue City Criminal Police Team will open its coffers. If that’s still not enough, I’ll go to the City Bureau for more!"

"What if it requires extensive background checks?"

"Then we’ll do background checks!"

Huang Qiangmin licked his teeth with his tongue: "Jiang Yuan relies heavily on Xu Taining when it comes to background checks. You may not know, but Xu Taining is renowned in our Shannan Province..."

"I do know." Dai Mingsheng inhaled sharply: "Someone once discussed several of Xu Taining’s check-heavy cases with me. Very effective, but also very resource-intensive."

Huang Qiangmin said: "Unless it’s absolutely necessary, Jiang Yuan won’t rely on background checks either. But if it comes to that point, effectiveness is still the priority, isn’t it?"

Dai Mingsheng nodded firmly: "Do it! I mean, if Xu Taining is truly needed, I can accept it. As long as it cracks the case!"

But in the end, Dai Mingsheng couldn’t help but add one last point. He could accept exhausting resources, but he hoped to see the results.

Huang Qiangmin gave a steady nod: "Since we’re being candid here, and everyone’s present, let me say a bit more. Ningtai County Bureau isn’t particularly wealthy either. Jiang Yuan’s Cold Case Squad has over 30 members, most of whom are borrowed from other departments. So traveling, enduring hardships, and basic expenses—sure, it’s manageable, we’re just supporting a brotherly unit. But if the case is solved—if, let’s say, we fight through sleepless nights and solve the Li Yaoji murder case—Director Dai, what then?"

"If the Li Yaoji murder case is cracked—especially if the murderer is caught—then I’ll give you whatever you ask for." Dai Mingsheng said grandiosely.

Huang Qiangmin smiled and shook his head: "I don’t intend to extort—just asking your thoughts."

"Whatever—fine by me." Dai Mingsheng emphasized his tone: "I’d even give you my new Passat without batting an eye."

"A Passat? Sounds good." Huang Qiangmin nodded, then gestured for Dai Mingsheng to continue.

Dai Mingsheng laughed heartily and rattled off a few other car license plates.

Huang Qiangmin kept nodding.

After thinking further, Dai Mingsheng waved over a young police officer nearby and said: "Didn’t you prepare that proposal earlier—the one with the budget? Bring that over."

"Yes, sir." The young officer hurried over with a freshly printed document.

Dai Mingsheng flipped straight to the back, glanced at the figures, and shook his head: "The previous version."

"Didn’t you say... Sir, are you referring to the Ningtai People’s version?" The young officer hesitated, fearing he might make a mistake, and even used code language as clarification.

Previously, Dai Mingsheng had complained the budget figures were too steep, asking him, "Are you from Lanyue or Ningtai?"

Now, without hesitation, Dai Mingsheng nodded: "Since Commissioner Huang chose the Li Yaoji murder case, today we’re all Ningtai People."

The young officer promptly fetched the earlier version of the document.

Once again, Dai Mingsheng flipped to the end, pondered, and directly added a "2" to the figure, then said: "And take the other list, the one with the marked secondhand items—give it to Commissioner Huang. Huang, pick whichever ones you like!"

This last remark was directed firmly at Huang Qiangmin.

Huang took the two files, glanced at them, and his eyelid twitched involuntarily.

Thinking for a moment, he decided to share the contents with everyone in the room, asking: "Do you all agree?"

"Agree."

"Agree."

"Thirty-plus people working, eating, enduring—working overtime—if it cracks the Li Yaoji murder case, of course our Lanyue Criminal Investigation Team should bear the costs."

"Absolutely!"

The office quickly reached unanimous agreement. Some even worried that Huang Qiangmin might shy away and tried to up the stakes.

With grace, Huang declined their additional offers, merely marking a few items on the list before saying: "Family matters should be clear-cut. If everyone agrees, let’s put it into writing and sign. And I’d appreciate it if Director Dai could assign a task force from your unit. Then we can officially launch the investigation into the Li Yaoji murder case."

"Write whatever you like. I’ll sign it!" Dai Mingsheng responded decisively, urging others to follow suit.

On this drizzling afternoon, Dai Mingsheng truly believed—whatever it took to crack the Li Yaoji murder case, he would do it.