"As the head of the task force, it's not quite appropriate for Mr. Ma to go on air himself; we've already shown our faces on TV quite a few times."

He winked at Jiang An, "This time is a chance for the young comrades to get some experience. We can't always hog the spotlight, can we?"

Wan and Zhang Yean, standing nearby, also came over and simultaneously gave a thumbs-up.

Wan jumped in first, "Exactly! Mr. Jiang, you shouldn't decline."

"In this case, the victim's family has particularly high praise for you. They say you handle cases with both professionalism and empathy."

Zhang Yean continued, "Besides! You were voted the 'Most Beautiful Police Officer' in our Jiangcheng police system. You've always had a great reputation among the public."

"By having you present this case, it's both persuasive and helps strengthen police-public relations."

The two exchanged a glance and spoke in unison, "You're the gold standard of our Jiangcheng criminal investigation, our image spokesperson!"

Faced with the sincere praise and expectations from his colleagues, Jiang An scratched his head a bit bashfully, the corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up into a shy yet determined smile.

"Since everyone says so, I won't refuse."

Seeing this, Li Jian solemnly reminded him, "Being on TV this time is different from usual, make sure you're well prepared."

He looked Jiang An over and half-jokingly said, "Look at you, camping out at the case scene every day, not even having time to shave your beard."

"Remember to tidy up well before the show. Our Jiangcheng criminal investigation team needs to have not only top-notch case-solving abilities but also a great image—gentlemen need to look sharp and handsome, ladies need to appear dignified and graceful."

This made Mr. Ma chuckle as well, "Looks like with the case successfully solved, you all feel as sweet as having eaten candied dates."

Li Jian responded with a smile, "Of course, this case has been weighing on us for so long, finally, it's resolved, and I feel like a huge burden has been lifted."

Mr. Ma nodded kindly, "I understand, work needs a balance, can't be too tense all the time."

He then returned to a serious expression, "However, we can't cut any corners with the rules."

"The follow-up work on this case must be thorough and detailed."

"By the way, has the interrogation phase been completed?"

"All completed."

Li Jian immediately reported, "The suspect confessed to his crimes without denial, and his confessions fully match what Jiang An obtained in earlier questioning."

"He admitted he was instructed by Li Chuang to purchase two guns and received 5,000 yuan as payment after the crime."

Mr. Ma nodded with satisfaction, "Well done."

"But we must remain vigilant with this case; after all, it's an old one, and evidence collection is tough."

He particularly emphasized, "The suspect's confession especially needs to be repeatedly verified to ensure the entire chain of evidence is complete."

"Rest assured, we've rigorously scrutinized every step."

Li Jian solemnly promised and then added, "Regarding that crucial piece of evidence, the watch, Li Chuang has already admitted."

"It's a heirloom watch, handed down from his grandfather."

"Even more crucially, we found engravings with his grandfather's name on the back of the watch."

"Are the engravings legible?" Mr. Ma asked concernedly.

Li Jian assuredly replied, "I just consulted with the instructor, and it's clear as day to the naked eye, requiring no technical processing, nor any additional identification costs."

Hearing this good news, Mr. Ma's face showed a satisfied smile once again.

He looked around at everyone, his tone becoming gentle, "You all worked hard on this case, make sure to go home and rest well tonight."