Chapter 129 This isn't a frame-up, it's murder!
"While most of these claims are unscientific, targeted chemical design is possible. Alternatively, the poison itself might be added to the water he drinks, taking advantage of the increased metabolism and symptom onset after a meal to mislead people. From a forensic perspective, some fast-metabolizing and potent illicit drugs or poisons often employ complex mechanisms of action to maximize their effectiveness or evade detection."
He listed several possible mechanisms of action and corresponding types of toxins, providing a thorough yet accessible analysis with rigorous logic.
As Qin Haoran listened, his eyes gradually brightened, and his gaze towards Qin Haochu unconsciously carried a hint of trust and admiration.
His older brother is usually cold and aloof, but his professionalism in critical moments is truly remarkable.
"Brother, you're right! We were prejudiced from the start!" Qin Haoran slapped his thigh. "So what do we do now? The other party is an internet celebrity with considerable influence, and there are already comments online calling her a 'heartless vendor.' They're taking a very tough stance, demanding that Xiao Nuan be criminally detained, fined heavily, permanently banned from setting up a stall, publicly apologize, and compensate for exorbitant losses."
Su Xiaonuan opened her mouth wide in astonishment.
What grudge or hatred could there be?
Are you trying to torture her to death like this?
She quickly recalled the hype Han Ming had generated for her before, and a nameless anger rose in her heart. She ground her back teeth.
If it weren't for his meddling, I might still be quietly running a small stall, and wouldn't have been targeted by an internet celebrity of this caliber to set up this kind of scheme!
However, this anger came quickly and went quickly.
After calming down and thinking it over, she realized that even without Han Ming, with her cooking skills enhanced by the system, she would become famous sooner or later, and there would be no shortage of envious people.
Now, the trouble has just come earlier than expected.
"We must immediately conduct a more comprehensive and detailed second test on the victim, that is, 'A Zhe's movie commentary'!" Qin Haochu said decisively. "We need to focus on checking the blood and urine for drugs and their metabolites. If it is a specific drug that has a temporary effect, there will definitely be residues and traces of side effects. We must hurry. I am worried that the other party will take further action and preemptively block our investigation path."
Qin Haoran immediately felt there was no time to lose: "Okay! I'll arrange it right away! Let's go to the hospital now!"
Municipal People's Hospital.
After some communication and necessary disguise, Qin Haochu, wearing a borrowed white coat and a mask, along with the police officer and forensic doctor involved in the case, followed a nurse into the private room where "A Zhe's Movie Commentary" was located.
Qin Haoran, Su Xiaonuan, and An Ran waited in the stairwell, holding their breath.
Time passed by, and the stairwell was so quiet that you could hear each other breathing.
About ten minutes later, the ward door opened.
Qin Haochu and the forensic doctor came out, both with equally solemn expressions.
They hurried to the stairwell, and the forensic doctor nodded to Qin Haoran, who approached them. Qin Hao's sharp eyes gleamed as he spoke: "There's definitely a problem. Although the surface symptoms match some food poisoning, I detected trace amounts of chemical residue in his fingernail crevices and oral mucosal swabs. This residue doesn't completely match the poison reported in the hospital's initial report; it's suspected to be a metabolic byproduct of a novel hallucinogen combined with a specific protein..."
The forensic doctor replied in a deep voice, "This is definitely not something that could be caused by ordinary food spoilage or contamination!"
Su Xiaonuan covered her mouth in surprise.
New hallucinogens?
Her mind raced as she recalled the customers from earlier that afternoon.
Suddenly, an image flashed through my mind—there was indeed a stylish man wearing a white baseball cap and a mask. Although he was dressed smartly, his eyes seemed a little unfocused while he was queuing, and he didn't seem to be in a very clear-headed state.
He did indeed buy a curry pork chop rice! Now that I think about it, it's very likely that it was this "Ah Zhe's Movie Commentary"!
"In other words, he may have come into contact with or even ingested banned drugs before or during the meal?" Qin Haoran's eyes sharpened.
"It's highly likely. We need to conduct precise laboratory analysis on the relevant samples immediately to secure the evidence!" Qin Haochu affirmed.
The truth seems to be right before our eyes.
Su Xiaonuan had just breathed a sigh of relief and was about to take the elevator downstairs with Qin Haoran and the others to quickly complete the testing procedures.
Sudden!
A sudden commotion came from the direction of the ward where "A Zhe's Movie Commentary" was located!
Several nurses and doctors rushed out of the ward in a wheelchair. The person lying on the wheelchair was mostly covered by a blanket, so his face could not be seen, but the skin on his exposed arm was an abnormal bluish-purple color!
Su Xiaonuan's heart skipped a beat, and a terrifying thought instantly flashed into her mind—to silence her?!
Her expression changed drastically, and she hurriedly whispered to Qin Haoran, "Oh no! The victim may have been silenced!"
She didn't finish her sentence, but the meaning was self-evident.
The timing was perfect! It happened right after they completed their initial investigation and obtained new leads!
Qin Haoran's face was extremely grim. He rushed forward and stopped a nurse with a worried expression who had just come out from the direction of the ward. He flashed his badge and asked, "Police! What's going on inside?"
The nurse was startled. After recognizing the identification, she hurriedly said, "Just now, that patient suddenly turned blue all over, convulsed violently, and foamed at the mouth! The attending physician suspects it's a sudden acute poisoning complication or a severe allergic reaction to the drug, and he's been rushed to the emergency room!"
The situation was almost exactly as Su Xiaonuan had guessed!
The person behind the scenes, seeing that things might be exposed, was so ruthless that they directly killed "A Zhe's Movie Commentary," who was being used as a pawn!
The ruthlessness was so extreme that Su Xiaonuan felt a chill run down her spine.
An Ran's face also paled slightly, but she quickly regained her composure, her eyes calm, and her voice clear as she analyzed, "The most urgent task now is to ensure that the drug residue on the victim's body, as well as the suspicious points Qin Haochu just discovered, can be accurately detected and secured as evidence! Rescue is important, but evidence is even more crucial! The detailed report from the lab won't be available for at least another twenty minutes. As long as we safeguard this report and prove that there are prohibited drug residues unrelated to the curry rice in his body, we can win this frame-up case!"
Her voice wasn't loud, but it carried the composure and strength unique to lawyers, instantly calming the somewhat chaotic atmosphere.
Qin Haoran nodded emphatically, his eyes sharp as an eagle: "I'll immediately send more people to guard the laboratory and the emergency room! At the same time, I'll request a lockdown and investigation of the wards! I want to see who's behind this!"
A silent battle over evidence and time suddenly escalated amidst the smell of disinfectant permeating the hospital.
Su Xiaonuan clenched her fists, and for the first time, a cold anger ignited in her clear eyes.
This is not just a frame-up, this is murder!
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