The next day, a group of authoritative psychiatrists conducted a thorough examination of Tom He. The diagnosis: Dissociative Identity Disorder!
Following that, the police announced the resolution of the major family massacre case.
After going in circles, the suspect had never changed!
On the way back to the Criminal Investigation Detachment, Tina Shen found herself in a bit of a slump. Is this my fault?
If she hadn't noticed the time discrepancy, would these troublesome events have been triggered?
But even if she hadn't noticed, it seemed Tom He would have found a way to make the police discover it anyway.
What was truly unimaginable was that two "souls" could reside within one body. And with the polygraph—how could the suspect manipulate such evidence? Who could have foreseen that?
Upon returning to the Criminal Investigation Detachment, Tina Shen was called into the captain's office.
"Our hero has returned," Sam Zhao said with a beaming smile. "This time, you've really earned a great achievement!"
The case had been solved, and the news quickly spread within the police system. Especially since it was cracked by an intern officer.
Tina Shen's name echoed through the ranks.
The happiest were the officers in the Criminal Investigation Detachment. The case had happened within their jurisdiction. If it wasn't solved, they'd be in big trouble!
But this kind of success... now my head's going to be bigger, Tina Shen thought, wincing.
It wasn't the recognition that scared her, but the size of her accomplishment relative to her position. It could easily lead to jealousy.
Tina Shen was still an intern officer, her official status not yet finalized. Solving one big case after another made the veteran officers wonder, and the higher-ups might have their thoughts too.
If your ability stands out too much, it could make others feel inadequate. One wrong move, and you could make enemies!
"Your official appointment has been approved," Sam Zhao seemed to read her mind. He took out a document and, surprisingly, a pair of shoulder epaulets.
Tina Shen's eyes widened in surprise.
The official appointment was no surprise to her.
But what really shocked her was the pair of epaulets—each with two four-pointed stars.
A First-Class Officer!
Normally, when an intern officer is promoted, their shoulder epaulet would have only one four-pointed star—signifying a Second-Class Officer. What was going on?
"Your personal third-class merit has been approved too!" Sam Zhao continued, handing her a red box and an honor certificate, both of which Tina Shen received in a daze.
The warehouse murder case had been concluded?
Wait, if that's the case, my head might grow bigger again, Tina Shen thought as she slowly opened the red box.
Inside lay a bright golden medal, though not gold—the third-class merit medal was made of copper.
First-class merit: pure gold.
Second-class merit: pure silver.
Third-class merit: pure copper.
The material of the medal didn't determine the worth of the achievement. It was the nation's recognition of one's contribution.
With the recognition of her achievements, her police rank had naturally risen.
From today onward, Tina Shen was officially a police officer!
"This is for the warehouse murder case," Sam Zhao patted Tina Shen's shoulder, his expression serious. "The major dismemberment case? The merit's so significant, you'll at least receive a third-class merit, possibly even a second-class merit!"
Tina Shen's expression remained calm. This was to be expected.
Such a major case only came up a few times a year. After such a big case was solved, starting with a third-class merit was nothing unusual.
When the case officially closed and her achievements were tallied, Tina Shen's police rank could rise another level.
That could mean she'd become a police captain...
Tina Shen felt a little emotional inside. When did I become a captain in my previous life?
Looking at Tina Shen, who remained composed, Sam Zhao couldn't help but feel surprised.
When he was promoted, he had been as excited as a child.
After solving several major cases, he was promoted out of turn, but it still took him four years to rise from a second-class officer to a police captain.
But Tina Shen?
From joining the police force as an intern, to becoming official, and possibly even rising to police captain—all in under a month. And to still be so composed? Her mental fortitude was a little frightening!
"Thanks, Captain!" Tina Shen said with genuine appreciation, putting away the medal. She truly felt grateful.
It was definitely worth thanking him. Having a good superior meant they could support you.
Most superiors, however, would try to suppress you. Just getting the official appointment could be a challenge.
"You did say you'd stay with the Criminal Investigation Detachment," Sam Zhao teased.
"Did I say that?" Tina Shen blinked innocently.
"Hahahaha!" Both of them burst out laughing.
Sam Zhao was genuinely happy; he now had a promising "dragon" under his command.
Tina Shen, too, felt happy. Not only had she been made official, but she had also earned recognition.
When it was time to leave for the day, Sam Zhao waved his hand. "No need for overtime today, everyone."
Seizing the opportunity, Tina Shen announced she'd treat everyone to dinner. It was a standard practice for new officers to invite their colleagues out after being made official.
They gathered at a nearby restaurant, and everyone who could make it showed up. Only those on duty had to stay behind.
By the time dinner was over at 10 PM, Sam Zhao stood up. "Little Shen's newly married, so let's wrap it up, folks!"
Everyone dispersed.
Though Tina Shen was clear-headed, she was slightly tipsy. When Ethan Jiang arrived at the restaurant to pick her up, she stumbled into his arms...
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