Police officer Chen Shu

Chapter 542 The Director's Gossip

After the two had walked away, Julie softened her tone: "Actually, it doesn't have to be so complicated. In the past few years, with the fight against the epidemic, as long as they are government employees, their data has been verified and stored in the system. We can just go back and compare it to get the results."

Chen Shu rubbed his nose and chuckled, "After all this time, I guess I was just ignorant, hehe. But it feels pretty good to temporarily act as a detective. Speaking of which, back when we were in police academy, getting into the criminal investigation department was incredibly difficult; you could practically fight tooth and nail to get in!"

Julie, who had always been criticized by her family for working as a forensic pathologist as a woman, was naturally delighted to hear Chen Shu's sentiments, a fellow practitioner: "Right? This feeling of dissecting layer by layer is particularly fascinating. By the way, do you think this case might be a murder case?"

Chen Shu smiled and nodded: "The probability is quite high."

His confident tone stirred something in Julie's heart, and she couldn't help but extend an invitation: "Why don't you come to the Criminal Investigation University too?"

She enjoys listening to Chen Shupan's logic; whether she learns it or not is secondary, she just likes it.

Chen Shu was taken aback. Transferring to a work unit at the grassroots level is, in principle, no easier than being promoted, and it is also an extremely difficult matter that requires a lot of connections.

But the way she said it sounded like child's play, but considering her family background, it made sense.

"Thank you, thank you. But I'm still quite used to being in the SWAT team. That's why I was transferred from the police station to the SWAT team. I'd be embarrassed to transfer back without achieving something."

Speaking of being transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department, Chen Shu couldn't help but think of his classmate Li Meng. Given that guy's personality, he really didn't want to work with him.

Chen Shu was quite satisfied with the regular work and rest schedule unique to the special police force, as well as the fact that they could get paid while maintaining their physical fitness.

Seeing that Julie was a little discouraged, Chen Shu tried to salvage the situation: "Actually, I was just talking nonsense. I lack professional skills and experience in criminal investigation. You may not know, but I studied economic crime investigation at the police academy."

He shrugged, saying with some regret, "If I were to go to the Criminal Investigation Department and replace those professionally trained investigators, it would be the people who report the cases who would suffer."

"Hmph, don't think I don't know, you're just trying to fool me! One of the people in their Major Crimes Unit is a traffic major!" Julie's emotions calmed down a bit.

Chen Shushun took the opportunity to change the subject: "But speaking of which, the way you looked when you were analyzing the case just now, hmm, you were very focused, very capable, and very insightful."

Julie spat, "Just get to the point, why are you flattering me?"

Chen Shu shook his head, his attitude extremely sincere: "I'm not flattering you, forensic medicine has always been the police force I admire the most."

Julie scoffed, deliberately waving her hands in front of Chen Shu as if to attack him: "After I finish dissecting the corpse, hehe, I'll give your little face a good pat!"

The two chatted as they walked ashore.

Standing on top, Brother Huang looked at the two of them and thought to himself that this special police hero was really good at coaxing girls. Even the notorious "Zhu Wuchang" in the branch office could be coaxed like a little girl.

He nudged Xiaoming: "Your boss seems to really like Chen Da."

Xiao Ming followed Huang Ge's gaze, beaming, "That's a good thing. With Chen Da's love life to nourish us, things will be much easier at work. We won't have to see the director's stern face every day. But tell me, how could someone as beautiful as the director become a forensic doctor?"

Being a forensic pathologist is a rather awkward profession, with a low career ceiling and a poor working environment. In practice, they face a greater risk of disease infection than police officers at local police stations, and are even more vulnerable than clinical doctors.

After all, forensic pathologists deal with corpses, including those undergoing autopsies, where the cause of death is often unknown, including hepatitis, AIDS, and tuberculosis. However, their status within the public security system is not high, and their pay is the same as that of ordinary police officers. Besides this, in the marriage market, ordinary police officers are much more popular and have an advantage than forensic pathologists, who are also police officers. The profession of forensic pathologist might still be somewhat frightening, leading people to perceive those who work as intimidating. Furthermore, there might be superstition and fear of bad luck associated with it, given that forensic pathologists deal with the deceased in their daily work.

Upon reaching the police car, Julie said goodbye, explaining that she was going back to work with Xiaoming and that Chen Shu didn't need to see her off.

Chen Shu suddenly remembered that he hadn't given the gift he had left in the trunk, so he ran to the golf course, grabbed the gift, and ran back to stuff it into Julie's hands.

"It's for you."

Julie held up the gift and looked at the brand logo printed on it. She was somewhat incredulous that this straight man would choose such a gift that would appeal to girls. It seemed that she had underestimated him before.

"Thank you."

Julie was laughing happily, and to Xiaoming standing next to her, that happy look was like a bombshell of gossip.

Of the dozens of people in the Criminal Investigation Department over the years, who dares to say with certainty that they have ever seen Zhu Wuchang with such a sweet smile?

Her laboratory, which was always closed, was a forbidden area that even veteran investigators dared not easily approach.

Now that he's recovered, Xiaoming is already thinking about going back to work and giving those unmarried guys a good talking-to.

Chen Shu, Chen Da, is no less impressive than Li Meng, the star deputy captain of their branch bureau. Ah, no, since NX returned, if he really did receive a first-class merit as rumored, then he would be the star deputy captain of the municipal bureau.

Xiao Ming shook his head, lamenting for the powerful competitor on behalf of the seasoned veterans at the Criminal Investigation Department.

"Xiaoming, what are you thinking about? Have the people from the river police station arrived yet? And where are our major crimes officers? Why haven't they come yet?"

Xiao Ming, with his neck hunched, stammered for a long time without being able to utter a single word, clearly indicating that he hadn't done a good job of communication.

Brother Huang from the police station quickly smoothed things over, saying that they had already contacted the two units through the command center and that they would arrive soon.

The body was retrieved from the river, so it naturally falls under the jurisdiction of the water police station responsible for inland waterway security and criminal cases.

The Water Police Station and the City Government Police Station are known as the only two retirement havens in the branch office. There is indeed not much to do on weekdays, so it is normal for them to be slow to respond to calls.

However, their expertise and experience in handling maritime cases are unmatched by other units.

For example, when Chen Shu pulled a headless, mutilated corpse from the Oujiang River, everyone present thought they had encountered a dismemberment murder.

As a result, the older comrade from the Waterway Bureau arrived late, took a quick look, and pointed to the severed part, saying that it was caused by the propeller at the back of the boat, and that it was most likely an accident.

Before long, his words came true.

(End of this chapter)