Outside the interrogation room.

Zhao Yang, observing the changes in Chen Yan's expression, exclaimed, "Captain, your method is brilliant! Chen Yan specifically asked to see you just now, I reckon she'll have to confess once you show up."

Guan Feng watched Chen Yan's expression through the glass, shook his head and said, "It's not the right time yet. Judging from her expression, she's obviously testing our attitude. Let's wait and see who can sit still when her hopes are completely dashed."

Zhao Yang laughed and said, "Captain, understanding micro-expression analysis is really impressive! When do you think I'll be able to break through to the city-level expert level?"

Guan Feng said, "Your strength lies in fighting. Although you are not good at the technical route, this also allows you to be single-minded in the face of anything. If you maintain your current learning attitude, you will be able to break through to the city-level expert level in at most six months."

Zhao Yang said, "Then I'm really looking forward to it."

Guan Feng waved his hand and said, "Half a year might be too much. I estimate you can break through in a few months. Okay, call Dacheng and ask about the situation. Let's wait for Chen Yan to relax completely before we talk about anything else."

The two men sat outside the interrogation room and waited.

......

On the other side.

Office of Chen Guoqiang, Municipal Public Security Bureau.

The painting appeared on Chen Guoqiang's desk.

Zhao Dong explained, "Xiao Guan has been studying the techniques of copying for some time now, and this is his work."

Looking at the lifelike ID card drawing, Chen Guoqiang exclaimed, "I have to admire Xiao Guan's talent! To have reached this level in just over half a year, I almost wonder if he was born with this knowledge!"

Zhao Dong said, "I have already contacted a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts who will be coming over soon. He previously participated in the evaluation of provincial portrait sketching experts and should be familiar with these levels."

Chen Guoqiang said, "If we can get Xiao Guan to the expert level, then we'll apply for him. We don't care about anything else. The portrait sketching expert is the only one in the city bureau. I'll talk to the department head."

Zhao Dong said, "Director, Xiao Guan has some concerns. We already have three experts; how about another one..."

Chen Guoqiang said, "I understand his concerns, but with all of us here, how could we not protect him? Besides, this is real skill, and no one will say anything."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Dong said no more.

Many things that seem like problems to him or Xiao Guan are not considered big issues in the position of bureau chief.

At this moment.

The art professor he contacted rushed to the municipal bureau.

Zhao Dong personally went downstairs to greet him and escorted him to Director Chen's office. In front of several people, the expert professor took out a magnifying glass and began to examine the quality of the work.

Ten minutes later.

He put down the magnifying glass and looked at the two of them with some surprise, asking, "Zhao Zhi, who is the creator of this?"

Looking at the other person's expression, Zhao Dong asked, "What's wrong, Professor Wang? Is there something wrong with this person?"

Professor Wang nodded and said bluntly, "This painting is very strange. To put it this way, just looking at the creation of this painting, it can be considered top-notch. Whether it is the creative concept or the composition, it is extremely imaginative, and you can even see the shadow of some masters. However, the technique is somewhat rough, especially some obvious mistakes. If it were a student with formal training, it would be impossible for them to make such mistakes. Even my graduate students would not have such problems!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Dong and Chen Guoqiang exchanged a glance.

The two exchanged a smile, both feeling a sense of relief.

Nothing more!

If Guan Feng were to be rated as an expert in one go, the two of them would be happy for him, but they would also think that this nephew was too extraordinary.

Hearing Professor Wang say this now actually makes me feel relieved.

This is more like a self-taught genius!

Zhao Dong explained, "Professor Wang, this person is a criminal investigator in our police station. He is quick-witted and talented. He has been self-studying sketching techniques, but he has never attended a formal art school. That's why you see these obvious flaws in the creation of this painting."

Professor Wang suddenly realized and said, "No wonder! I knew it! This painting has the style of a master, but it has some minor errors. It's like a literary master who needs to look up Chinese characters in a dictionary. Isn't that ridiculous?"

Chen Guoqiang and Zhao Dong both laughed when they heard the analogy.

Zhao Dong took the initiative to ask, "Is that so? I think this criminal investigator has great potential. Our municipal bureau is also lacking a portrait sketching expert. I was wondering if someone with his skill level could pass the provincial expert evaluation?"

Professor Wang nodded and said, "I've evaluated a few people before. Let me put it this way, as long as this person solidifies their theoretical foundation, standardizes their techniques, and avoids making these small mistakes, passing the provincial evaluation will be no problem at all! By the way, is this person at the Municipal Bureau? I'd like to meet them! This is the first time I've seen an artist with such talent and skill!"

Hearing Professor Wang's high praise, Zhao Dong was somewhat incredulous and looked at Chen Guoqiang, asking, "Director Chen, shall I take the person over first?"

Chen Guoqiang said, "Is Xiao Guan still investigating the case?"

Zhao Dong said, "Yes, everyone has been caught, and we're wrapping things up! We're thinking of finishing the case tonight."

Chen Guoqiang nodded and said, "Since the real culprit has been caught within eight hours, let's get the case done thoroughly. Okay, I'll go with you to see the situation there and give the people below a boost."

He got up, walked around the office, and followed the two men to the criminal investigation team's office.

It was nearly 8 p.m., and not many people in the criminal investigation team were working overtime, except for the brightly lit office of the Third Squadron.

Chen Guoqiang walked into the open office and looked at Huang Lili, who was engrossed in her work, asking, "Lili, where are the others?"

Huang Lili was organizing case files when she looked up and saw Director Chen and the others arrive. She immediately stood up and poured tea for the three of them as she spoke: "Director Chen, Captain, they're interrogating her right now. Chen Yan is refusing to confess, so the captain took Zhao Yang for a surprise interrogation, trying to get her to talk. Da Cheng and the others are going to break into Liu Tianhua..."

As Huang Lili explained, Chen Guoqiang and the others understood.

This is everyone doing their job, trying to make the case more thorough.

He asked, "Have you had dinner yet?"

Huang Lili laughed and said, "Hehe! The captain said he's treating us to dinner tonight."

Chen Guoqiang laughed and joked, "Xiao Guan has treated you to meals several times since he came to the Major Crimes Unit, right? You can't just keep taking advantage of him, can you?"

Huang Lili said, "Hehe! Director Chen, this was requested by the team leader himself. He said he hadn't treated everyone to a meal since he got promoted last time."

Chen Guoqiang laughed and said, "I almost forgot about that! Did Xiao Guan say when?"

Huang Lili said, "That's about it! The main issue is Chen Yan. Convicting her without a confession is too complicated. The captain still wants to try to see if he can get her to confess voluntarily."

As they were talking.

A conversation began to draw nearer.

Guan Feng led Zhao Yang into the office of the Third Squadron.