Chapter 417 Gnawing Marks on the Corpse

After Bai Nuo arrived at the branch office, he was called in for a meeting. Ping Kai and Chen Hui did not leave, but the military and the public security are two different systems. When they were handling a case, it was not convenient for them to go in. They just waited at the door. Anyway, no one mentioned going back.

After Bai Nuo finished speaking, she took the documents to the forensic room. The boy's body she brought back was still there. Ling Yao, the forensic doctor who brought her along, was originally worried that Bai Nuo would not be able to adapt after seeing the body. After all, she was still a seventeen-year-old girl. Not to mention her, even the young man who had just arrived at the station couldn't help but vomit when he first saw it and didn't dare to come over and take another look.

"Be prepared, the scene might be a bit chaotic. If you feel uncomfortable, just come out. No one will blame you." Ling Yao is the kind of aloof and domineering older sister type. She is usually cold and ruthless at work, and she would even dare to confront the director if angered. But she becomes unusually gentle when facing Bai Nuo, and even her voice becomes several degrees warmer.

Bai Nuo smiled and said, "Don't worry, Sister Ling, I'll be fine."

Ling Yao was still a little worried, but the case couldn't wait, especially this kind of case. Everyone in the bureau was on edge, each one acting like an inexhaustible donkey, desperately trying to solve the case as soon as possible and bring those children back.

So, this is really not the time to be sentimental. Ling Yao pushed open the door and led Bai Nuo inside.

Once inside, Ling Yao discovered that her worries were completely unnecessary. When Bai Nuo saw the boy's corpse, which was 70% decomposed, she didn't even change her expression.

That's not right either...

Things have changed!

The moment the little girl saw the boy's corpse, a strong murderous intent flashed in her eyes. Ling Yao felt that if the murderer appeared in front of her right now, Bai Nuo would not hesitate to pick up the scalpel next to her and dismember the person alive.

This is understandable, though; everyone in the bureau who saw the body was furious.

"Was it found in a sewer in the suburbs?" Bai Nuo looked at the obvious bite marks on the body, which resembled the serrated teeth of an animal. Thinking of what he had read in the documents, Bai Nuo frowned and turned to look at Ling Yao. "The body was found in a small ditch in the suburbs."

“That’s right.” Ling Yao glanced at the bite marks on the corpse, her face turning cold and sinister. “I tested these marks, and they were left by a serrated creature. There’s a high chance they were rats. But according to the on-site investigation, there are no suitable living conditions for rats in that area. The nearest production team is about seven or eight kilometers away from the crime scene. Rats would starve to death living there.”

Nowadays, most families are not well-off. Let alone leftovers, it's already a good thing if they can eat until they are 80% full. Every household takes good precautions against rats, and they would be heartbroken if a single grain of food were lost.

Some poor families are not particular about food; if they encounter a rat, they might be happy for a whole day, after all... it's like getting a taste of meat. So there aren't many rats these days.

This is also the reason why the entire criminal investigation team is puzzled.

Bai Nuo frowned slightly as she looked at the marks on the corpse.

The boy's body must have been abused before his death. It had been submerged in water for some time and was severely decomposed. In addition, there were serrated and bitten marks all over the body, which explains why it was impossible to identify the body.

"How about it? Can you restore the appearance?" Ling Yao frowned with some worry. It wasn't that she didn't trust Bai Nuo's skills, but... with the damage to this extent, she simply couldn't imagine how to draw it back.

However, Bai Nuo did not hesitate at all and nodded directly: "No problem, but I need a few photos of the corpse's face."

“No problem, I have them all!” Upon hearing this, Ling Yao felt a glimmer of hope and turned to get the photos.

Their forensic department is equipped with cameras, so they can take photos as soon as they arrive at the scene. She had already prepared a copy for Bai Nuo. They had been working together for several months and this was not their first collaboration. She was aware of Bai Nuo's needs for drawing portraits.

Bai Nuo took the photos and checked them. All angles were correct. She nodded, said goodbye to Ling Yao, and then turned and left quickly.

"Comrade Bai Nuo!"

When Chen Hui saw Bai Nuo come out, she quickly went to greet her.

"I have to work, and I don't know exactly when I'll be out. Don't worry, my office is very safe. If you and Comrade Ping Kai are tired, you can find a place to rest, or you can go back."

"Comrade Bai Nuo, you don't need to worry about us. You just go about your business. We are here specifically to take care of your safety and we won't leave."

“Alright!” Bai Nuo didn’t mind. She knew that the military was worried about her, which was why they specially arranged for two people to follow her. Although she didn’t need them, she would have to wait until she was done with her work before she could talk to Lao Zhu about this issue.

It seemed absurd that a special forces soldier like her would have two bodyguards by her side, but she didn't have time right now, and Lao Zhu hadn't returned yet, so she could only put it aside for the time being. However, it was also Chen Huiping and Ping Kai's duty, so she wouldn't forcefully send them back.

Before pushing open the portrait door, Bai Nuo glanced at the two people and said, "You two can make your own arrangements. If anyone from home contacts me, remember to let them know. Unless it's something extremely urgent, I'll finish this case before going back."

"yes!"

The two men stood at attention and responded, simultaneously giving a military salute.

As the door to the portrait room closed, the corridor instantly fell silent. Unless there was an emergency, no one from the Criminal Investigation Brigade would come over, for fear of disturbing Bai Nuo's work.

The gate remained closed for a full seventeen hours.