The stage of the story is set in Shanghai in the 1930s, an Oriental Paris where prosperity and turmoil coexist. Gu Yuan, a young talent who has just taken up the position of detective, shoulders the important task of maintaining public security in Shanghai.
Che Suwei, a well-known female forensic doctor who has emerged in the forensic field, has become Gu Yuan's right-hand assistant in solving cases with her superb professional skills and calm and rational mind. She can always extract details from the subtle clues of the corpse, restore the truth of the case, and provide key guidance for Gu Yuan's investigation direction.
Kang Yichen, as the president of Shanghai No. 1 Chamber of Commerce, has extensive connections and strong financial resources in Shanghai. He used his own resources to provide Gu Yuan with all kinds of intelligence and assistance. Whether it was tracking the whereabouts of suspects or investigating the entanglements of interests behind the case, Kang Yichen could play an important role with his unique advantages.
Li Simin, Gu Yuan's assistant, gentle, cute, smart and intelligent
In this turbulent era, Gu Yuan worked hand in hand with Che Suwei, Kang Yichen and others. The cases they face are all kinds of strange, from mysterious serial murders to intricate business conspiracies. Each case is full of mystery and seems to have no clue. However, with their own wisdom, courage and professional ability, they went deep into dangerous situations again and again to discover the truth. In the process of solving strange cases, they not only have to fight wits and courage with cunning criminals, but also deal with the overt and covert struggles of various forces in Shanghai and the dark corruption in official circles. But they always stick to justice, search for light in the darkness, and gradually uncover the shocking secrets hidden behind the prosperity of Shanghai.
