Soon, the group descended from the steep mountain path, each person looking grave yet unable to contain their excitement.

Mr. Wang and Chen Biao walked at the front of the team, their emotions particularly stirred.

This troublesome case had puzzled their criminal investigation team for a full week.

During this period, not only was there no progress, but they also faced immense pressure from higher-ups and the public.

The entire team was on the brink of collapse.

Sitting in the back of the police car, Wang Yang let out a long sigh, finally able to relax his tense nerves.

He turned to look at Chen Biao beside him, a gleam of admiration in his eyes: "That external assistance from Jiangcheng City indeed lives up to its reputation."

As he spoke, he patted Chen Biao's shoulder, his tone carrying a touch of emotion: "Honestly, when you initially suggested inviting Jiang An to assist in the investigation, I was quite anxious."

"I never thought he would have such expertise in criminal investigation; he's truly a genius at solving cases."

Wang Yang paused, a relieved smile appearing on his face.

"Thanks to your discerning eye in finding such a helper at a critical moment, you've truly made great contributions."

Chen Biao smiled slightly, "Captain, his level of ability far exceeded even my expectations!"

Just as he finished speaking, Wang Yang nodded, took out his phone, and dialed Mr. Li's number with trembling fingers.

On the other end, Mr. Li spoke in a low voice: "I'm in a meeting, let's talk later."

Just as the call was about to be disconnected, Wang Yang urgently shouted: "Mr. Li! We've discovered crucial clues in the White Bone case, and must report to you immediately!"

Inside the meeting room, hosting a special work meeting, Mr. Li awkwardly looked around.

Under the watchful eyes of others, he barely maintained his composure.

"Everyone, please wait, I need to take an important call."

Before Mr. Li could leave the meeting room, Wang Yang's excited voice exploded from the receiver: "Mr. Li! We've found the skull in the White Bone case!"

"What?"

"Found it?"

"So quickly?"

Mr. Li's three exclamations were like thunder in a clear sky, instantly igniting the entire meeting room.

The heads of the various departments attending the meeting looked at each other in shock, a few informed officials widened their eyes in disbelief.

Mr. Li hastily gestured for a pause: "Calm down, there's a major situation I need to handle immediately."

With those words, he stood up suddenly, and the chair scraped harshly against the floor.

Leaving the meeting room, Mr. Li still couldn't believe his ears.

At this morning's case briefing, Wang Yang was still troubled by the lack of leads in the case.

How was it that in just four hours such a major breakthrough was made?

Keep in mind, for this case, he personally oversaw the operations, deploying the city's most elite forces, exhausting every means from scene inspection to interviews, yet always to no avail.

And now, this case that had plagued them for over a week suddenly achieved a pivotal breakthrough in just four hours?

"Wang Yang, this joke is unacceptable!"

Mr. Li's voice was low, with sternness mixed with skepticism.

"This case is particularly sensitive."

"Although it occurred in a remote mountainous area, we must not be complacent."

"Cases must be solved with evidence, not simply for the sake of closing them!"

Feeling the director's doubt, Wang Yang quickly explained: "Mr. Li, you're misunderstanding." 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"Honestly, this major discovery wasn't the result of our Chuan City's criminal investigation."

"It wasn't you who found it?"

"Then who?"

Mr. Li's voice suddenly rose.

"It's quite embarrassing..."

Wang Yang chose his words carefully, "We enlisted outside assistance."

"Outside assistance? Aren't the provincial experts arriving tomorrow?"

"Not from the provincial office."

Wang Yang deliberately emphasized his tone, "It's a criminal investigation expert from Jiangcheng City."

He purposely didn't mention the specific name and position of the person, instead using the dignified term "criminal investigation expert."

"Criminal investigation expert from Jiangcheng City?"

Mr. Li repeated the term, his voice filled with surprise and confusion.

He vaguely remembered there was indeed a renowned criminal investigation expert from Jiangcheng, but he couldn't recall who it was.

Mr. Li furrowed his brows slightly, searching his memory for details on Jiangcheng City's criminal investigation circle.

After a moment of pondering, he tentatively asked: "I've heard that Jiangcheng City's criminal investigation system does have a few impressive figures."

"Are you referring to Mr. Ma or Captain Li Jian, who cracked the serial murder case?"

"Neither."

Wang Yang's voice carried a hint of mystery, "It's a young man named Jiang An."

"Jiang An?"

Mr. Li repeatedly searched his memory for this name but had no recollection.

He couldn't help but ask: "Is he a newly recruited officer?"

"Or someone transferred from another department with experience in case handling?"

"He's a young comrade, but..."

Before Wang Yang could finish his sentence, Mr. Li's voice abruptly interrupted him.

"Young man?"

Mr. Li's voice sharply rose, filled with disbelief.

"A young man can be called a criminal investigation expert?"

"And still able to guide our Chuan City's case?"

His voice trembled slightly with excitement, "Wang Yang, this must be a mistake!"

"Our Chuan City criminal investigation team has consistently ranked in the top five in the province, while Jiangcheng City hasn't even cracked the top ten!"

"You left the provincial experts aside and called in a rookie instead—if word gets out, where will our Chuan City investigation's dignity go?"

On the other end, Wang Yang sensed the director's anger but remained composed.

"Mr. Li, I completely understand your concerns."

"Honestly, my initial thoughts were exactly the same as yours."

"But after working together for ten hours, I must say, the professional competence and case-solving abilities demonstrated by this Jiang An absolutely rival those of us veteran detectives."