The night was as dark as ink, and the streetlights cast mottled shadows on the curtains.

Jiang An lay on his back on the bed, his hands crossed behind his head.

Although his eyes were closed, his mind was unusually clear.

Tomorrow's recording of "Today's Law" hovered over him like a heavy stone, making it hard to sleep.

He turned over, burying his face in the pillow, but still couldn't dispel the chaotic thoughts in his mind.

Regarding the publicity of such criminal cases, he knew he had to be extremely cautious.

On one hand, as the representative of the criminal investigation team, he needed to fully demonstrate the capabilities and professionalism of the public security organs.

On the other hand, he must avoid overly disclosing case details to prevent giving criminals an opportunity.

How exactly should this balance be achieved?

"Speak too shallow, and it seems unprofessional, speak too deep, and it might leak secrets..."

Suddenly, Jiang An remembered the serial theft case the team solved last week, where the suspect confessed that he got counter-investigation inspiration from a certain law program.

This case made Jiang An more cautious about tomorrow's recording.

He forced himself to close his eyes, but continued rehearsing various possible scenarios in his mind: How should he start the introduction?

To what extent should he discuss the case analysis?

How to answer tricky questions that might appear? These thoughts were like tangled yarn, getting more chaotic the more he handled them.

...

In the morning, he took out a dark blue suit from the closet and put it on.

Walking through the corridor of the office building, Jiang An felt an unusual atmosphere.

At this time, the corridor usually had few people, but today it was exceptionally lively.

Coworkers passing by stopped in their tracks, greeting him warmly.

"Good morning, Mr. Jiang! You're appearing on the program today, right?"

"Mr. Jiang, you look very spirited today!"

"The reputation of Jiangcheng's criminal investigation depends on you!"

Even the usually nodding acquaintance, office employee Wang, specifically came over, smiling, and said, "Mr. Jiang, my parents heard you were going on 'Today's Law,' and asked me to get your autograph!"

Jiang An half-jokingly responded, "If I say something wrong in front of the national audience, it would be a major broadcast accident."

"Ah, Mr. Jiang, you're too modest!" Senior investigator Mr. Zhang patted his shoulder, "If you can solve the '12·24' massacre case, a program appearance is no big deal!"

"Exactly! Exactly!"

Technical section's Li chimed in, "Once the program airs, we'll definitely organize the whole team to watch and learn!"

"Go, Mr. Jiang! Let the entire country see the style of Jiangcheng detectives!"

He took a deep breath, quietly telling himself: He must seize this opportunity and not let everyone down.

At 9 sharp, the office door was gently knocked.

Jiang An looked up to see Mr. Ma and Mr. Li walking in one after the other, quickly standing up to greet them.

"How's the preparation going?"

Mr. Ma asked directly.

"Reporting to the director, I have made thorough preparations."

He paused for a moment and then added, "It's just... regarding the extent of case detail disclosure, I'd like some specific instructions from you."

Saying this, his gaze shifted between Mr. Ma and Mr. Li, seeking more concrete guidance.

"Remember the principles: demonstrate our professional capability and keep the investigation's baseline secure."

"You are the one who knows the case best, it's most fitting for you to determine the level. Trust your professional judgment."

Mr. Li also stepped over to Jiang An, patting his shoulder, his tone relaxed a bit, "The meeting room is set up, with our criminal investigation team's shield logo in the background, very impressive."

"Just treat it like a regular case report, don't be too nervous."

As he said this, he adjusted Jiang An's tie.

Jiang An took a deep breath and solemnly saluted, "Please rest assured, I will complete the task!"

Mr. Ma smiled with satisfaction, patting Jiang An on the shoulder, "Perform well, this is not only a personal honor but also a showcase of the entire Jiangcheng criminal investigation system."

He looked at Jiang An meaningfully, "We're very optimistic about your future."

At 9:30, the 200-square-meter meeting room was already full.

As Jiang An, guided by the staff, stepped into the venue, flashing lights made him squint his eyes involuntarily.

He noticed that the audience was filled with media reporters and invited guests, with over a dozen cameras aimed at the podium from different angles, the black lenses like eyes making him dizzy.

He quietly took a deep breath, adjusted himself, and steadily walked toward his seat.

After the host's enthusiastic introduction, the camera shifted to Jiang An.

Under the strong lights, he felt his forehead slightly heat up, but his voice was unusually calm, "Recently, we solved a quarry murder case that had been unsolved for three years."

He paused, looking firmly at the camera directly in front of him.

"The case was initially treated as an ordinary criminal case, but as the investigation deepened, we discovered hidden truths."

Saying this, Jiang An noticed several reporters in the audience already quickly taking notes.

He continued, "For three years, our Jiangcheng criminal investigation team never gave up, finally clearing the fog and bringing the real culprit to justice."

The host timely interjected, "Can you share the key breakthrough in solving the case?"

"Viewers are curious about the differences between real criminal investigations and those in TV dramas."

Jiang An nodded slightly, his hands naturally clasped in front of him.

"Real criminal investigations are far less dramatic than TV dramas but test an investigator's professional skills and perseverance more."