"We'll stop here today," Jiang Yuan said, looking at the time and getting up with a smile.

Clap clap clap.

With someone leading the way, dozens of people in the audience clapped vigorously.

Everyone had participated in many trainings before, especially those in the civil service system, where trainings had become increasingly common. However, there were only a few trainings that left a lasting impression or were even enjoyable.

The participants were all adults, and whether the trainers had something valuable to teach or not, they had their own opinions.

Jiang Yuan's training was different from the concept of "teaching and guiding," but it left a much deeper impression on everyone.

On the other hand, it also left a considerable impression on everyone about Jiang Yuan.

Chen Wenming hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to talk to Jiang Yuan about fingerprint analysis. But before he could make a decision, Cao Keyang had already rushed up.

"Teacher Jiang, let me help you with your things," Cao Keyang proactively stepped forward and helped Jiang Yuan carry his laptop and other items.

"Thank you," Jiang Yuan said without hesitation. He did have quite a lot of things to carry, and it would be troublesome for him to do it alone.

"Shall we take a walk around the bureau or go rest?" Cao Keyang followed Jiang Yuan's footsteps, acting like an older assistant.

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Although Cao Keyang didn't fully understand fingerprint analysis, it didn't stop him from thinking that Jiang Yuan's work was impressive. If fingerprint analysis could be done so well, then looking at people would also come with a halo.

It was also the first time Jiang Yuan had conducted a training session for so many people. After the initial nervousness, he felt much more relaxed now and said with a smile, "If it's okay, I'll put my things down first..."

"Sure," Cao Keyang immediately agreed and walked with Jiang Yuan.

It was easy for detectives to find topics to talk about. If they didn't know what to talk about, they could discuss a case. If their own cases weren't suitable for discussion, they could talk about well-known cases.

If they wanted to make it more personal, detectives from different places could talk about their salaries and income.

Usually, this topic would cause dissatisfaction and complaints.

If that wasn't enough, they could talk about overtime and workload, which would definitely lead to a 360-degree sense of bitterness.

...

In the evening, Cao Keyang invited Jiang Yuan to have dinner together.

According to the arrangement of Qinghe Bureau, someone like Jiang Yuan, who came to conduct a training session, could go back in the afternoon. They could save on dinner and accommodation expenses, as well as various other expenses.

However, Cao Keyang and several forensic experts from out of town wanted to keep Jiang Yuan a little longer. Regardless of whether there was a training session or not, most people wanted to get closer to someone as skilled in fingerprint analysis as Jiang Yuan.

Jiang Yuan was happy to bring a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes with him.

Working at the county bureau and dealing with the municipal bureau, especially as a forensic expert, they often received support from the municipal bureau in cases of homicide.

Some municipal bureaus even requested forensic experts from their own bureau. If there was a homicide in the city jurisdiction, they would have to send someone to assist.

Qinghe Bureau couldn't do this yet, mainly due to a lack of manpower and limited funds, but the trend was heading in that direction.

Before leaving, Wu Jun and Wei Zhenguo reminded Jiang Yuan, and the comrades from Jiangfu Town also put several packs of Zhonghua cigarettes in Jiang Yuan's car.

When they arrived at the small restaurant they had agreed upon, Jiang Yuan opened the packs of Zhonghua cigarettes he had brought and placed them on the table, saying, "Help yourselves."

"You're too polite, Jiang Yuan," Cao Keyang felt a little embarrassed. He was the one who invited Jiang Yuan.

"I'm from Jiang Village," Jiang Yuan explained.

Cao Keyang and the others immediately felt relieved.

"Why didn't you say so earlier..."

"People from Jiang Village still have to work."

"It's a bit wasteful to smoke Zhonghua."

Although they said that, everyone finally took their seats.

The dishes were served.

Cao Keyang said, "We have a case... and we would like to ask Forensic Jiang for help."

"A current case?" Jiang Yuan asked.

"Yes, fingerprints from a current case. We haven't asked any other experts yet," Cao Keyang knew what Jiang Yuan meant and explained everything.

What they were doing now was similar to what Huang Qiangming and the others had done before. When they were unsure, they sought help from experts.

Compared to seeking help through the fingerprint department at the provincial level, using personal connections to find experts simplified the process. Moreover, they could specify better experts.

Someone like Jiang Yuan, who had gained fame in the provincial fingerprint competition, was undoubtedly the best choice.

For the experts, whether they were the first choice or whether it was a current case, were also important considerations.

The difficulty of a current case as the first choice would be relatively lower, and it would be easier to agree to it. After all, the fingerprints that Qinghe Bureau's forensic experts couldn't analyze would be less difficult than those encountered in the fingerprint competition.

Jiang Yuan didn't feel burdened as an "expert" and simply said, "I can take a look, but I can't guarantee that I can find a match."

"Of course, of course," Cao Keyang agreed repeatedly. Then he looked at the cigarettes on the table and hesitated, "Actually, we should be treating you..."

"Aren't you treating me now?" Jiang Yuan smiled and offered cigarettes to Cao Keyang and the others.

"Ah, Jiang Village people are really great."

"Jiang Village produces talented individuals."

The atmosphere at the table became harmonious for a while.With the arrival of the expert, a weight was lifted off the hearts of Cao Keyang and the others.

They then began to discuss a more relaxed topic:

"There was a murder and arson case today, seems quite challenging..."

Jiang Yuan's ears perked up immediately.

Homicide cases were rare for a forensic in a small county town, with less than two cases a year. The frequency of such cases in Qinghe city was definitely higher, but murder and arson were still relatively uncommon.

"Was it murder first, then arson?" Jiang Yuan asked curiously.

"That's what I heard. The crime scene was severely damaged. It was a self-built house, and the beams were burned down. The blood and footprints were greatly destroyed." Cao Keyang gave a slightly detailed explanation seeing Jiang Yuan's interest, but he didn't go into specifics.

Jiang Yuan nodded slowly.

Modern criminal investigation methods are numerous, from footprints and fingerprints to DNA, and even trace evidence, making premeditated murder often easier to solve than crimes of passion.

However, arson could usually increase the difficulty of investigation.

Just as Cao Keyang had described, arson led to a large amount of physical evidence at the scene being destroyed. This secondary destruction would cause trouble for both the crime scene investigation and the forensic.

Of course, arson would also leave new evidence, but it might not necessarily be usable.

"The forensic in our city bureau is Wang Lan, right?" Jiang Yuan asked again.

"Yes. Forensic Wang is our city bureau's forensic. The case here should be handled by the district bureau. Forensic Wang might also provide support." Cao Keyang understood Jiang Yuan's intention and smiled, "Do you want to participate, or just watch?"

"If I could participate, that would be best." Jiang Yuan smiled, "I am a forensic by profession, it's rare to encounter such a case."

"Alright, I'll make a call, there shouldn't be any problem. We are short of forensics now." Cao Keyang said and walked out of the private room with his phone.

After a while, Cao Keyang came back and smiled, "Forensic Wang agreed immediately when he heard it was you. When do you plan to go?"

"Since it's settled, let's go now." Jiang Yuan stood up and asked, "Is the body still at the scene, or has it been taken away?"

"The body is in the morgue." Cao Keyang said, "Forensic Wang and his team are preparing for the autopsy, should I ask them to wait for you?"

"That might not be appropriate." Jiang Yuan hesitated a bit.

"It will take a while to get the family's signature, why don't we get in the car first, and call Forensic Wang on the way to discuss. It will take less than half an hour to get there now." Cao Keyang was decisive, he picked up his phone, put on his coat and left.

(End of Chapter)