The Forensic Doctor Better Than a Detective

Chapter 812: Chapter 432: The Strongest Formation of the Criminal Investigation Team

As the words fell, the entire venue first fell silent, then erupted into warm and sustained applause.

The applause was not only an acknowledgment of a speech, but also a tribute to the guardians of a city.

After the press conference ended, the crowd gradually dispersed, and Mr Li and Jiang An walked out of the conference room side by side."

Afternoon sunlight poured in through the window, casting long shadows on the ground.

Mr Li stopped, raised his hand, and patted Jiang An’s shoulder, "This case was indeed solved beautifully."

"This case was vile in nature and had a large social impact, and many tricky technical challenges were encountered during the investigation."

"But you withstood the pressure, and within such a short time identified the real culprit and fully reconstructed the course of the crime."

"This is not just a simple case-solving result but the best proof of the professional ability of our Jiangcheng Criminal Investigation Team." fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

As he spoke, there was a hint of reflection in Mr Li’s eyes: "Do you remember, at the onset of the case, some people questioned our progress in solving the case, thinking that our efficiency was not high enough."

"But looking at it now, it was precisely your steady, meticulous work that ensured the completeness and reliability of the case’s evidence chain."

"This is not only the most potent response to those doubts but also showcases the professionalism of our modern criminal investigation work."

He paused for a moment, and his tone became softer, "You led your team through one challenge after another."

"So, regarding recognition and awards, you should prepare yourself."

"I think this case fully meets the criteria for applying for a second-class personal merit award."

"Second-class merit?"

Jiang An was indeed surprised; he knew all too well the weight of this honor.

He instinctively wanted to decline, "Director, this is still mainly the result of everyone working together; my personal contribution actually..."

"Oh, don’t be modest."

Mr Li waved his hand to interrupt him, "Your contributions to solving this case are indeed irreplaceable."

"This is also recognition of your work."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang An said firmly, "Mr Li, I want to exchange the second-class personal merit for a collective second-class merit!"

"Since I’ve been team leader, everyone has been supportive of my work; this is collective honor."

After hesitating for a while, Mr Li smiled and said, "Fine! As you wish!"

Then, he added, "Of course, the contributions of other team members should also be fully considered."

"I think we can submit applications for two third-class merits as well, and the allocation of slots will be coordinated by you."

Mr Li checked his watch and continued, "I have a meeting later; you should prepare the application materials, determine the specific quotas, and report them to me."

"I’ll approve them swiftly through the procedure."

After saying this, he encouragingly patted Jiang An’s arm, then turned and walked in another direction.

Watching the director’s departing figure, Jiang An couldn’t help but smile.

He thought of the countless nights he and his team spent working together, remembered the scenes of intense discussion during case analysis meetings, and recalled the thrilling moment during the capture.

Criminal investigation work is indeed often sustained by a certain belief, but when that belief leads to a successful case resolution, when the efforts of comrades are recognized by the organization, the sense of achievement is certainly very gratifying.

He took a deep breath, tidied up his uniform, and walked confidently toward the Criminal Investigation Brigade.

In under five minutes, he rushed into the Criminal Investigation Team office like a whirlwind.

"Clap, clap, clap!"

He raised his hand and clapped a few times hard, the sound loud, instantly overshadowing the keyboard clicks and discussion noises in the office.

"Brothers, put down what you’re doing for a moment! There’s something big and good to announce!"

His words were like a joy bomb thrown into a pond, causing ripples to spread.

Those writing furiously, staring at the computer screens in concentration, or gathered discussing the case in low voices all stopped simultaneously, putting down their pens and raising their heads, with dozens of eyes instantly focused on Jiang An.

Everyone was too familiar with this captain; if he used this kind of excited tone saying it was a "happy event,"

it was definitely no mistake—either an award was being given or salaries were being increased!

The atmosphere in the office instantly became lively, some couldn’t help but show anticipatory smiles.

Seeing the bright eyes of his teammates, Jiang An didn’t hold back the suspense any longer, his smile reaching from ear to ear: "Having just cracked this case, the work was truly outstanding! You all have worked hard!"

"Just now, Mr Li specially praised us!"

He paused, looked around the room, deliberately played with everyone’s anticipation, and then announced solemnly: "The Bureau has decided to award our Criminal Investigation Team — two personal third-class merits, and one collective second-class merit!"

"Wow!"

"Really?"

"Collective second-class merit?!"

The office instantly exploded, especially the few veteran detectives who almost jumped up in excitement.

They knew all too well that individual third-class merits were certainly precious but required bleeding, injury, or outstanding contributions.

And this collective second-class merit carried even more weight like a thousand pounds! It’s not something that can be decided at the city bureau level; it needs to be submitted to the provincial department and even require the Ministry of Public Security level approval and evaluation. It represents extremely high honors for the entire team—a genuine badge of honor!

Throughout the year, you could count on your fingers the units in the entire city bureau that earned collective second-class merits!

Watching the excited team as they talked and whispered to each other, Jiang An pressed his hands down in a gesture for everyone to be quiet, his expression becoming serious and sincere: "The merits have come through, but we must be careful about how they’re distributed! I guarantee to everyone here that the list of those recognized and awarded will strictly be based on each person’s actual performance, efforts, and risks undertaken in this case."