Crime Investigation Novels with Highly Capable Leads 刑侦文 男女主都很厉害

1. 1 破 Solving Cases Takes Someone Like Me [Criminal Investigation] 破案需要我这样的人才【刑侦】 Never Imagined未曾设想Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted When it comes to Ling Wuyou, even an ant passing by would turn to its companion and say, “Don't mess with that lunatic!” Say a couple of words to her and she'll blow up like a firecracker. She doesn't care one bit about acting like a respectable adult. While she was studying at the police academy, she taught quite a few classmates a lesson more than once. It's because she's not very strong, but her dirty tricks are endless. Later, the lunatic became a proud police officer. She'd say, “Who wants 106kReads9.4Score16.7kShelves

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   Books 1 and 2 are by the same author under different accounts and have some overlap. I really like the personalities of the two female leads; they both have that "it's none of my business" mentality, and they're not overly sympathetic. 🥰 They've written many cases about various predicaments and social phenomena faced by women. It's the first time I've seen someone describe the plight of women so directly, concretely, and comprehensively. I'm deeply moved 🥹. As a woman, I must support them, strongly support them!!! Book 3 features strong female and male leads, a powerful alliance. The female lead is incredibly capable; a true strong woman doesn't need a male lead to protect her!!! Books 4 and 5 are by the same author and have some overlap. They're the kind with a super big conspiracy, a coherent main plot, and a seamless flow. They're mind-blowing and chilling 🥶. There's a romantic subplot. Read 4 first, then 5. In 4, the male lead is a criminal investigation captain, and the female lead is a forensic doctor (with autism); in 5, the male lead is a criminal investigation captain, and the female lead is a criminal profiler (who was psychologically abused as a child).

2. 2 奇 The Strange Her 奇怪的她 Affogato阿芙佳朵Mystery425k WordsCompleted The new girl is an oddball, but she’s smart and solves cases fast, so everyone figures they can put up with her personality flaws. She often forgets she’s “weak” and rushes into things, but she’s quick to admit her mistakes and has the right attitude, so everyone decides they can put up with her a little longer. Until one day, she sets her sights on the captain of the criminal investigation team. That’s going too far! He’s handsome, rich, and brilliant, and the two of them together look… well, l 8.7kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves
3. 3 玫 Rose Blade 玫瑰利刃 Yue Mo月莫Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Stern, upright criminal investigation captain VS sweet, capable rookie policewoman Jiang Buhan was a new intern with the criminal investigation squad. Xing Niansheng had assumed that beautiful women were usually lacking in ability. “My squad doesn’t need a pretty face,” Xing Niansheng said sternly. “You have three months. If you can’t cut it, you’re out.” Who could have guessed that this so-called pretty face would be tall, long-legged, and extraordinarily strong, able to knock a burly man down 24.5kReads9.4Score3.5kShelves
4. 4 心 The Psychological Anatomist 心理解剖者 Bug Baby虫宝宝Mystery549k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] Genius Forensic Doctor VS Tough-as-Nails Police Captain [Mystery + deduction + sweet romance + high-IQ crimes + serial murders + criminal profiling + suitable for the timid] Original title: The Psychological Anatomist Schizophrenia, antisocial personality disorder, high-IQ crimes... This is a world overrun by psychopaths. The Cat-Fetus Man case, the Couple Butchers, the Angel of Death... Twisted fantasies of evil always burst into reality alongside violence. A corpse is 95.5kReads9.5Score13.3kShelves
5. 5 心 The Psychological Analyst 心理分析者 Bug Baby虫宝宝Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted A twisted criminal psychology expert VS a stoic criminal investigation captain Former title: The Psychological Analyst Fungal threads that control the brain, human-shaped ant nests, sinister mukbangs... These bizarre cases reflect the killers' warped inner worlds. Genes load the weapon of crime, psychology takes aim, and the environment pulls the trigger. Those who gaze into the abyss must beware of the abyss. Jiang Ningxi: I want to jump into the abyss and see what it's like. The Abyss: Don't c 19.6kReads9.1Score2.9kShelves
6. 6 全 The Whole Picture 全局 Yu Yan鹆彦Mystery418k WordsOngoing The Longjing City Public Security Bureau has an undefeated warrior on its force. According to officers from every precinct, there isn't a case he can't crack. Longjing Police College is a small school affiliated with Longjing People's Police University. And yet, somehow, it produced a young woman who dares to challenge anyone. Even our undefeated warrior doesn't dare talk back to her. One strange case after another unfolds: the Man in Black case, the Human-Skin Mask case, the Marionette case.. 50Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   5, 6, And 9 are all forensic pathologists; the rest are either consultants or psychologists. There's a wide variety of them.

7. 7 犟 Stubborn as Hell [Criminal Investigation] 犟种【刑侦】 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted As the horrifying Yeti skinning case shocked the nation, Zhu Suixi returned from distant Tibet. On her first day back, the bureau chief said a brilliant researcher was joining the team. She looked up and saw her ex-boyfriend, whom she had not seen in years. Qin Shiyuan stared at the major-crimes squad leader standing before him, pretending not to know him, and fell into deep thought. Eight years ago, she had told him her name was Li Xia, and that she was a foreign correspondent. They fell in lov 11.4kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
8. 8 心 Heartbeat Crimes: The Icy Captain Has His Eye on Me 心跳罪案：高冷队长锁定我 Licorice Song甘草子Mystery176k WordsCompleted Lu Chenzhou is a legendary figure in the police force, cold and stern as ice. After his fiancée died in the line of duty, he shut his heart away. Su Nianqing, a newly arrived forensic intern, is warm as fire and gifted at reading people. In the “Rose Killer” case, she accurately identifies the killer's pathological obsession with his left hand. He snaps, “Psychological games interfere with professional judgment.” She shoots back, “Captain Lu, your heart just skipped a beat. Are you nervous about 524Reads5.9Score101Shelves
9. 9 星 At the End of the Galaxy, We Fell in Love 星河尽头，我们相爱 Qiyue Mi七月弥Mystery453k WordsCompleted (Twenty high-stakes, mind-bending cases. A criminal investigation captain and a genius young woman team up to solve crimes and uncover the darkness and warmth of human nature. Romance + suspense + deduction + psychology + high-IQ perfect crimes + case-by-case investigations) A new consultant lands in the criminal investigation unit, and everyone wonders how long it will take Shen Zhiyan to drive her away. At first, it's: "Who are you? I don't know you, we're not close." Then it becomes: "Wanwan 814Reads6.0Score—Shelves
10. 10 拨 Clouds Part, Moonlight Shines [Crime Investigation] 拨云见月【刑侦】 Chen Guan沉官305k WordsCompleted [Cool, Beautiful, Fierce Forensic Doctor VS Dominant, Wolfish Police Captain] Behind a succession of brutal cases, it seems a hidden hand is pulling at people's heartstrings. Zhou Yan and Jiang Tan meet by chance during a murder investigation. The former lovers, who once loved each other but parted on bitter terms, come face to face again. Holding up his police ID, Zhou Yan formally asks, "Miss Jiang, I hear you went on a blind date today?" Jiang Tan: "That's my private business. We've broken up 16.1kReads8.8Score2.3kShelves
11. 11 离 After the Divorce, the Forensic Expert’s Secret Identities Keep Coming to Light 离婚后，法医大佬狂掉马甲 Lu Zhizhi鹿枳枳Mystery286k WordsCompleted "Two Powerful Leads + Case-of-the-Week Stories + Ensemble Cast + Brainy Criminal Investigations and Mystery" [Brilliant at everything, but remarkably insensitive to emotions: forensic pathologist Su Jin & the darkly charming, flirtatious movie star Fu Yanli] "Do you have a secret you can't tell anyone? There's a little darkness in all of us, one way or another." Five years after her divorce, forensic pathologist Su Jin accidentally saves her ex-husband Fu Yanli's child while pursuing a criminal 145Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 12 自 Surrender 自首 Glazed Luanhua琉璃栾华Mystery691k WordsCompleted (Now streaming on iQIYI. Starring Xu Weizhou, Guo Junchen, and Xiao Yan. A criminal police captain, played by Xu Weizhou, teams up with a psychologist, played by Guo Junchen, to solve cases and capture the monsters of the human heart. Mystery + deduction + psychologist + episodic cases + serial murders + high-IQ crimes + revenge plots + strange tales and records + best partners + light horror + suitable for the faint-hearted) “I killed someone.” A girl turns herself in, claiming that she killed 20.6kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves
13. 13 他 That’s Cheating! My Ex, the Criminal Cop, Is Too Good at This 他犯规！刑警前任太会了 Yi He亦咊Modern Romance286k WordsCompleted [Second chance at love] + [Reunion after years apart] + [Mutually devoted] + [Happy ending] + [Healing each other] [Cool-headed criminal investigator × genius suspense writer] Not long after Ren Huanhuan returned to the country, her ex-boyfriend, whom she had broken up with seven years ago, pulled her over. He was even more stern than before, with a straight-backed posture and a piercing gaze. The first thing he said was, in a strictly businesslike tone, “You’ve really improved! Driving without 4.5kReads8.6Score509Shelves
14. 14 谁 Who Isn't a Freak, Anyway? 谁还不是个变态了 Six Waters六个水Mystery386k WordsCompleted A by-the-book but not entirely reliable criminal investigation captain vs. a genius forensic pathologist and criminal psychology consultant who walks the line between genius and criminal. Su Zhi: His skull is absolutely perfect. If I were the killer, I’d polish it into my favorite little bone bowl. Shi Yanzhi: Come on, let’s turn to Article 232 of the Criminal Law: Whoever commits intentional homicide shall be sentenced to death, life imprisonment, or fixed-term imprisonment of not less than ten 11.2kReads8.6Score1.5kShelves
15. 15 小 A Little Land of Mountains and Rivers 小山河 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Mystery937k WordsCompleted When Chi Xia first joins the special investigations team, Luo Xun strongly recommends transferring her elsewhere. The intern is so thin-limbed and wooden, like she can barely keep her eyes open. What makes her suitable for this team? She’d be much better off in Publicity! The thin-limbed intern says nothing, responding to everything with, “Captain Luo, solving the case comes first.” Luo Xun is so frustrated he can barely contain himself. The team is doomed, he thinks. Before long, Captain Luo ge 69.2kReads9.5Score12.3kShelves

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    "Covering the Clouds" is an exceptionally good crime fiction novel in my opinion, but the first book, "Clearing the Clouds to See the Moon," is also quite good and well worth reading. [Cool] The first book features a forensic doctor and a police captain. I especially love the male lead's line: "My team never advocates individual heroism; fighting crime should be about overwhelming the weak with the many." The second book is absolutely amazing. "If dark clouds cover the sky and evil cannot be eliminated, then cover the clouds and create a new sun, hanging above the sky and the hearts of men." "Little fox, you must live on, live a long, long life. I will protect you for the rest of my life."...

16. 16 玫 Roses and Guns [Criminal Investigation] 玫瑰与烈枪【刑侦】 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Their flesh and blood will forge my glory, becoming the honor I pursue for the rest of my life.] One June, two major events took place at the Qin City Public Security Bureau. First, a female captain named Gu Ji joined the anti-narcotics squad, and her darts flew in dazzling patterns. Second, a police badge number that had been dormant for ten years was reactivated, and this female captain was its successor. That same June, two major things happened to Song Yanci, leader of the major crimes 13.5kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves

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    How could a crime drama be complete without Beidou Erniang? Both the male and female leads are incredibly capable, the logic is impeccable, and it's absolutely fantastic!

17. 17 她 She Walks with a Gun 她与枪同行 Yue Mo月莫Mystery284k WordsOngoing Firearms Expert vs. Detective Powerhouse. Ten years ago, Wuchuan police detective Song Huai was shot, leaving behind a cold case that remains unsolved. Ten years later, Song Lingshu joins the major crimes unit where her father once worked. To uncover the truth about what happened back then, she immerses herself in firearms ballistics and weapons forensics, honing rare specialist skills as she joins Captain Xie Zhao in hunting down criminals and solving cases. Strange cases are cropping up all ov 20kReads6.8Score3.8kShelves

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    This book is super good. The female lead is very knowledgeable about firearms, and she's the one who comes up with many of the key details and breakthroughs in the cases.

18. 18 亲 Dear Forensic Doctor 亲爱的法医先生 Long Night长宵Modern Romance418k WordsCompleted My new novel, The Psychological Case Files, is now available! A story about the cool and beautiful Captain Song and the genius profiler Su Yun, joining forces to solve cases. (A refined, gentle, seemingly pure forensic doctor with a hidden dark side x a just and impulsive criminal police captain.) The first time Tong Chumo met Lu Yunjin, she was injured while trying to catch a criminal. Lu Yunjin used red wine to disinfect her wound. His long, elegant hands were so gentle, as if she were a price 928Reads9.0Score124Shelves

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    Crossover stories, crime investigation + romance: 1️⃣ Female detective x Male forensic doctor; 2️⃣ Female detective x Male psychologist

19. 19 心 Psychological Crime Files 心理诡案 Long Night长宵Mystery517k WordsCompleted [The psychological mystery series, Shadow Pursuit, is currently being serialized!] A black notebook left behind by her mentor, and one strange psychological mystery after another. Su Yun says, “Captain Song, the human heart is a place of demons and monsters.” A cool, beautiful police detective × an arrogant, unconventional genius profiler. A formidable team joins forces to solve one baffling case after another… 1.4kReads9.2Score179Shelves
20. 20 她 She Came From Hell to Prove Their Guilt 她从地狱来，证罪 Still Feeling Cold依然觉得寒冷Mystery860k WordsOngoing [Unhinged Assassin Heroine x Coolheaded Criminal Investigation Captain] [Powerful Rivals] [Clashing Ideas of Justice] [Mutual Redemption] [Reborn] [Happy Ending] Procedural justice versus killing to stop killing. Should evil be punished through vigilante justice, or should one submit to the law? One pursues, the other lures. Will anyone win this game? In her previous life, Jiang Li was a top assassin, wild and brazen, fearing nothing and believing in killing to stop killing. Ling Zhi was a crimi 33.5kReads9.3Score5.2kShelves

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    It's amazing! I can recall relevant knowledge points even while studying for the bar exam, hahaha, I'm going crazy!

21. 21 全 Watched by the Whole Internet: The Frail Junior Student Outwits a Top Criminal Investigator 全网围观，病弱学妹戏耍刑侦王牌 Still Feeling Cold依然觉得寒冷Mystery589k WordsCompleted Award-winning work in the Fifth Tomato Web Literature Competition Finals, Selected Mystery Case Award “I only ever kill people who deserve to die!” [High-Octane Dark Fantasy | Elite Mind Games | A Life-or-Death Battle Between Good and Evil | A Strong Heroine and an Even Stronger Heroine] [Shocking Twists | No Romance | Two Powerful, Unhinged Rivals Face Off] From the day Ling Zhi became a criminal police officer, he believed in only two things: evidence and procedural justice. Criminals were cri 83kReads9.5Score16.2kShelves
22. 22 探 Hunting Evil [Crime Investigation] 探恶【刑侦】 Autumn Wind秋之风Mystery270k WordsCompleted A jaded, easygoing, flirtatious intern, Ye Yi × a reserved, gentle, strategic elite detective, Ji Wang Mutual crushes, finding their way to each other. One-on-one romance, both devoted and strong, happy ending, alternate universe, with some original settings. . Ji Wang, captain of the city bureau’s criminal investigation team, has had his handsome photo on a matchmaking site for three years, but still hasn’t found a buyer. Ye Yi says, “Someone like him is either not interested in romance, or alr 9.4kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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    I've finished reading the first three books, and they were all pretty good.

23. 23 言 Words Bloom Beneath the Seventh Month Moon in Nanzhou [Criminal Investigation] 言花七月下南州【刑侦】 Liang Xiaoyu梁小渔Mystery255k WordsCompleted On Yan Cen's first day at work, before she'd even officially checked in, she happened to give her new boss a thorough “investigation” while mistaking him for a stranger. She thought she'd been discreet inside the car, but she'd been spotted long ago and thoroughly investigated herself. Jiang Junzhou went for his usual morning run, only to find himself inexplicably under someone's scrutiny. When he looked into it, he discovered she was a “nepo hire” who'd been slipped into the department. It was 1.9kReads8.9Score252Shelves
24. 24 觅 Following the Clues [Criminal Investigation] 觅迹【刑侦】 Chocolate Fried Rice巧克力拌饭Mystery308k WordsCompleted Criminal Investigation Deputy Captain Nan Feng vs. Officer He Yi [Some plot details are fictionalized. Please don’t compare them to real life!] [A secret-crush story from the heroine’s perspective, with a little angst.] [If you don’t like criminal investigation stories with a heroine and a romance plot, this may not be for you.] [If you’re okay with the premise, follow the story where it leads.] [Features a fantasy crossover with other protagonists on the author’s bookshelf] Seek an unknown tru 905Reads8.9Score102Shelves
25. 25 在 Under the Blazing Sun [Crime Investigation] 在烈日阳光下【刑侦】 Liang Xiaoyu梁小渔Mystery258k WordsCompleted Ye Xincheng is about to transfer from the local police station to the city criminal investigation squad. She heads to a bar to meet a close friend, only to unexpectedly spot an old acquaintance drowning himself in drink and debauchery. Oh, no, wait: it’s her new superior carrying out an arrest! Yan Fei, completely absorbed in his work, has no idea that a storm is about to hit. Is she the newly hired policewoman, the rival who made an enemy of him in childhood, or the uncle-master who suddenly ap 841Reads8.1Score142Shelves
26. 26 他 [Criminal Investigation] He Can Smell a Criminal’s Pheromones 【刑侦】他能闻到罪犯信息素 Xue Mei雪媺Mystery225k WordsCompleted [Two formidable leads + Solving crimes through pheromones + Case-of-the-week mysteries + Serial murders + High-IQ crimes] Even in peaceful times, do-gooders still have to die, so those two organ donors had to be killed; the ultimate revenge on a cheating husband is to create a living hell for him; livestreaming from a haunted house to exploit a female ghost's popularity will bring terrible consequences; only one member of a loving family will be left alive; a black widow's two husbands die one a 56Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 27 执 Rose with a Blade 执刃玫瑰 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted Print edition on sale June 20 [The Second Male Lead Takes the Spotlight + Crime Mystery + Marriage Before Love + Age Gap] [Cool, aloof high-ranking official with a fatherly streak + elegant, reserved beauty who works as a mortician] After the Nan family went bankrupt, Nan Qing was raised in the Gu household for decades. She and Gu Zhun were childhood sweethearts, with their wedding date fast approaching. But on the eve of their engagement party, a scandal involving Gu Zhun broke. In a video, Gu 36.9kReads9.4Score5.4kShelves

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    Forensic pathologist vs. Prosecutor, crime thriller, super exciting, just go for it!

28. 28 当 How Did Being a Wage Slave Make Me a Murder Suspect? 当个社畜，怎么成凶案嫌疑人了？ One-Pound Chubby一斤小胖墩Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing The novel has just started, so the rating will rise later! Read with confidence. A logical genius intern × a cool, restrained, fiercely protective police captain. One-on-one romance, both pure and powerful, set in a fictional world with original elements. Behind a string of bizarre murders, an unseen hand seems to be stirring up the evil buried deep in people's hearts. Jiang Mian was only going downstairs to pick up a food delivery when she stumbled upon human remains in the trash can below. One 94.6kReads9.1Score14.5kShelves

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    More than a month of peaceful days passed in a flash. When Jiang Mian learned that she had been assigned to the Criminal Investigation Detachment of Linjiang City for her internship, she froze on the spot. She was talking to him about serious business, what did it have to do with shampoo? Had this man's brain short-circuited? Since he said that, she was too embarrassed to move closer, so she silently moved to the side, expressionless: "Now you can't smell it anymore, right?" Song Yan looked at her puffed-up profile, paused for a moment, then Jiang Mian lightly snapped her fingers, raised an eyebrow and smiled: "What do you think?" "Come on, let's go meet this Aunt Chen." Song Yan's lips curled into a very faint smile, he reached out and took her wrist, and walked out. Song Yan looked at the barely concealed joy on her lips, his cold gaze lingering slightly. A small amount of money can make her this happy? She's easily satisfied. Thinking this, the sharpness in his eyes softened slightly, but he still kept his lips tightly pressed together, not letting his emotions show too obviously. Song Yan watched her eat heartily without any restraint, a faint smile flashing across his eyes, so fleeting he didn't even notice it. He always seemed to be more indulgent with Jiang Mian than with others. Jiang Mian stood there for a few seconds, the rain starting to intensify. She gritted her teeth and made a difficult decision: "Captain Song, could you come and help me? I'll get soaked if I walk." Song Yan obediently stepped forward. Jiang Mian slipped under the umbrella, secretly clutching his sleeve, her face tense, staring straight ahead as if someone owed her millions. Song Yan couldn't help but tease, "Are you angry?" "No," Jiang Mian denied, but her tone carried a hint of resentment. "After the case is over, I'll treat you to barbecue," Song Yan said softly. "Captain Song, being self-righteous is a disease, it needs treatment. Don't take advantage of your poker face to wrongly accuse people; that's not the demeanor of a superior." Jiang Mian found herself increasingly fond of arguing with him. No matter how she argued, his face remained expressionless; it was impossible to tell if he was genuinely angry or just pretending. But those deep eyes couldn't hide his emotions. When did she notice this flaw? Probably the first time he brought her to the police station for questioning. Song Yan suddenly quickened his pace, his long legs almost like wheels of fire. Jiang Mian hurried to catch up, unable to suppress a slight chuckle. So even her poker-faced superior could get angry. Was he angry that she called him poker-faced, or angry that she had been disrespectful? "Captain Song, are you angry?" She leaned over, smiling sweetly. He was practically flying; he was clearly angry, but stubbornly refusing to admit it. "No, it's not. Your emotions are very obvious. You wouldn't show this 'rebellious' expression with other people." Song Yan didn't reply. He was used to suppressing his emotions, always maintaining a calm and restrained demeanor. But he also vaguely sensed that in front of her, his tense nerves would inexplicably relax. He didn't have to be so reserved, and those most subtle, genuine emotions would uncontrollably reveal themselves. Last night, she fell asleep while watching the security camera. She turned her head and glanced at the familiar coat covering her, a complex emotion flashing across her eyes. She then folded it neatly and placed it on the desk, intending to return it to Song Yan later. His gaze fell on Jiang Mian's workstation, and seeing the neatly folded coat, the corners of his mouth slightly lifted, a fleeting gentleness crossing his face. He felt a pang of annoyance; he had offended her again. For the next few days, he would inevitably have to endure her cold shoulder again. Sometimes he really wanted to sew his mouth shut. He didn't want to say those things, but the words came out faster than his thoughts. Song Yan sighed silently, carrying a lukewarm cup of coffee into the office. Jiang Mian, standing nearby, felt a surge of anger rising within her and was about to retort when Song Yan quickly grabbed her wrist and gently squeezed it. "Don't be impulsive. If you open your mouth, you'll be surrounded." Jiang Mian pursed her lips, nodded slightly, and stared coldly ahead. The reporters pressed closer, and her anger burned ever brighter. "I recognized all the colors at three, but I still can't distinguish black from white in this world," Jiang Mian said, clutching her laptop and barging in without knocking. The situation was urgent; she couldn't care less about formalities. Song Yan put down the documents in his hand, looked up at her, and saw that her cheeks were slightly flushed, a thin layer of sweat on her forehead, and she radiated an undisguised excitement and agitation. With two quick claps, Jiang Mian couldn't help but clap her hands, her face beaming with joy: "Congratulations, Captain Song, you guessed right!" Song Yan's gaze shifted slightly, his earlobes turning a faint red, and he said softly, "Just a random guess." Jiang Mian immediately looked up, pouting as she retorted, "This is no small sum for me, unlike you, a capitalist who wouldn't even look at such a small amount." Song Yan raised an eyebrow, his tone leisurely: "Looks like our colleague Jiang is easy to please. Next time, I'll just halve it for you, and you can give me the rest." Jiang Mian forcefully suppressed the urge to roll her eyes, forced a smile, and declared righteously, "Song the Skinflint, if you dare deduct my bonus, I'll report you for exploiting your employees and embezzling wages!" Song Yan frowned slightly: "Song the Skinflint?" "This is a compliment to your shrewdness and competence; you should be secretly pleased," Jiang Mian said nonchalantly. "Should I thank you for giving me such a unique nickname?" "You're welcome, it was nothing." Song Yan: ... He chuckled softly, "You're getting bolder and bolder." Jiang Mian instinctively hid behind Song Yan. Song Yan noticed and subtly stepped aside to block her view, his cold eyes fixed on the old lady, his gaze carrying an undisguised warning. Song Yan looked around; they were standing on a main road, with rows of mud-brick houses stretching below. Seeing that Jiang Mian's expression wasn't good, he took out a bag of chocolates from his pocket and handed it to her, his voice softening, "Have some candy to calm your nerves." Jiang Mian didn't stand on ceremony, taking it, opening it, and popping it into her mouth. The sweetness spread in her mouth, and the suffocating feeling in her heart subsided slightly. Seeing that her expression had softened, Song Yan handed her a bottle of water. "Why don't you stay there tonight? Xu He and I will keep you company in the car for the night." Song Yan zoomed in on the photo and looked at it carefully. Jiang Mian and Xu He also came closer, their heads almost touching his. He frowned slightly, raised his hand and pushed Xu He's head away, giving him a cold look. Xu He pouted and silently slipped to Liu Yizhou's side, muttering, "Boss is such a hypocrite. Why didn't he push Xiao Mian, but only me?" Liu Yizhou glanced at the barely perceptible tenderness in Song Yan's eyes when he looked at Jiang Mian, and raised an eyebrow: "The iron tree is about to bloom." Song Yan ignored his wailing, his brows furrowed, and his gaze immediately fell on Jiang Mian, full of worry: "Jiang Mian, are you alright? Did she do anything to you?" Xu He was so frightened that his soul almost flew away. He screamed and rushed out of the small room, grabbing Song Yan's arm, his voice trembling: "Boss, boss! Xiao Mian, she, she's playing with skulls!" Song Yan was investigating in the outer room. He was startled by Xu He's grab and was about to scold him when he heard the words "skulls." He immediately shook off Xu He's hand and rushed back inside. Xu He stood there alone, her lips trembling with grievance as she realized she had been ignored by Song Yan: "Boss... You double standard monster..." Just as she thought this, Song Yan hurriedly walked in with Jiang He. Seeing that she was alright, Song Yan felt slightly relieved. Jiang Mian was slightly taken aback, then a smile appeared in her eyes, and she said softly, "Old fox." Song Yan raised an eyebrow, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes: "Aren't you one too?" Song Yan seriously tried to scare her: "She might think you're more outstanding, and be even more convinced that her son has struck gold, and she'll do anything to bring you to be her daughter-in-law." Jiang Mian: (⊙o⊙) Jiang Mian took out a chocolate from her pocket, unwrapped it, and put it in her mouth. This was a chocolate that Song Yan had secretly given her; eating something sweet while reasoning would make her brain more agile. Meanwhile, in another tent, someone was tossing and turning, staring at the messages in the group chat, unable to sleep. His fingertip hovered over the calico cat avatar several times, but after much deliberation, he still didn't click it. Finally, he threw his phone aside and closed his eyes. After walking for a while, Jiang Mian finally couldn't take it anymore. She abruptly stopped, grabbed Song Yan's arm, and pulled him to her side. Hands on her hips, she looked up angrily and said, "From now on, you walk beside me, and you're not allowed to follow behind me anymore! I'm afraid I might punch you." "You don't want to be the first police captain to be beaten up by your subordinate, do you?" Song Yan looked down, a smile in his eyes, quietly watching her. The girl glared at him angrily, her cheeks slightly puffed out, like a cat with its fur standing on end but not daring to bite. He couldn't help but chuckle softly. "What are you laughing at? Do you think I'm funny?" With this accusation thrown his way, Song Yan immediately stopped laughing, his face serious. "You misunderstood. I was just thinking that I'm about to become the first captain to be beaten up by my subordinate, and I'm a little excited." Jiang Mian's lips twitched, and she muttered, "Are you crazy?" Before quickening her pace without looking back. "Wait for me," Song Yan called softly, quickly following after her. Jiang Mian's aura suddenly turned somber, her eyes filled with hostility. Seeing her furious state, Song Yan gently tugged at her sleeve and softly advised, "Don't get angry with this kind of person; it's not worth ruining your health." "Fine, I'll go with you." Incited by the crowd, the old man glared, raised his calloused hand, and slapped Jiang Mian across the face with a fierce and swift motion. But Song Yan grabbed her wrist mid-air. Jiang Mian looked at the tall figure standing before her and subtly withdrew her hand. When Song Yan heard the words "no dating, no marriage," his fingertips paused almost imperceptibly, the faint smile on his face faded, and the light in his eyes dimmed slightly. He didn't speak, but his brows furrowed slightly, and even his breathing became unconsciously soft, as if afraid that any force would reveal the barely concealed resentment within him. Jiang Mian watched his retreating figure, then turned to Liu Yizhou with a blank expression: "What happened to him?" Liu Yizhou raised an eyebrow, his tone meaningful: "He has feelings, but I have no feelings for him." Jiang Mian: "｡◔‸◔｡" Jiang Mian looked at Song Yan, smiling earnestly: "Captain Song, I made the murderer faint, you won't scold me, will you?" Song Yan lowered his head and chuckled: "No, I've made murderers faint several times in the team." "In the Linjiang City Criminal Police Detachment, making people faint is commonplace." Jiang Mian: "(◔◡◔)" Song Yan raised an eyebrow: "Don't want to leave work early?" "Then hurry up and go." Jiang Mian immediately got up and walked quickly out. He watched that hurried figure, his gaze gentle and indulgent, yet hiding a hint of helplessness. The gavel fell, heavy as thunder. The belated trial finally restored the last bit of dignity for countless innocent souls. The boss wasn't angry; he was annoyed that Xiao Mian was so clueless. It was like casting pearls before swine, a peacock's display of feathers wasted effort. Xiao Mian wasn't greedy for money, nor for women, and… no, Xiao Mian was genuinely greedy for food. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been so fiercely protective of that bowl of spicy hot pot on their first meeting. Perhaps he should remind the boss to start with food? As the saying goes, the way to a person's heart is through their stomach. Song Yan took a deep breath, and after a long pause, finally spoke: "Jiang Mian, I'm a pretty good cook. Come to my house for dinner sometime after the case is over. I'll cook whatever you want." Jiang Mian looked up sharply, surprised. "I didn't know Captain Song could cook! Can I order whatever I want?" "Of course. I can cook even the most difficult dishes." Song Yan appeared calm and composed, but his hands at his sides were secretly sweating. Jiang Mian raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Since Captain Song has taken the initiative to invite me, I'll come over and try his cooking after the case is over." "You agreed, so you can't go back on your word." Song Yan's tone was somewhat urgent, afraid she would refuse. Jiang Mian looked at his cheeks, which were gradually turning red, and felt that Song Yan was particularly strange today, more reserved and shy than usual, and his thoughts were more complicated than usual. Song Yan's ear tips were already red, and upon hearing this, his entire face turned red all the way to his neck, and he was extremely embarrassed. Jiang Mian turned her head and saw his red face, and couldn't help but tease, "Captain Song, it's just some condoms, you're too innocent, making me feel like an old pervert." "As a man, you should know better than me what these things are used for." Jiang Mian said naturally. Song Yan's cheeks turned even redder, and he even slowed his breathing. He quickly turned his head away, stammering in a flustered manner, "I... I've never used them before." "Oh right, I forgot, you've always been single." Jiang Mian suddenly realized. A faint smile slowly rose on Song Yan's lips: "Your thoughts coincide with mine." Jiang Mian: "My honor." She then asked curiously, "By the way, how many years have you been the captain?" "Five years." Song Yan's smile faded slightly. "Then, wouldn't you be over thirty by now?" Song Yan: ? Looking at Jiang Mian's nonchalant demeanor, Song Yan quietly gazed at her, his gaze softening, a hint of barely perceptible bitterness hidden in his eyes. Jiang Mian's cheeks flushed slightly, her gaze inadvertently meeting Song Yan's smiling eyes. For some reason, being looked at like that by him made her face burn even hotter, and she hurriedly looked away. Why was he staring at her when there were so many people around? Did he have something on her face? This guy was acting strangely. Looking at her flustered expression, Song Yan couldn't help but smile. She could be shy too? Sun Tingting watched Jiang Mian chug cup after cup of coffee, while Song Yan brewed one cup after another. She wanted to speak several times, but swallowed her words back. A hint of heartache flashed in Song Yan's eyes: "Jiang Mian, don't be angry. Drinking too much coffee is bad for your health." Song Yan looked at Jiang Mian pacing back and forth, the corners of his lips curving slightly: "I've noticed you're quite stubborn. Once you've made up your mind, it's hard to shake it easily." Jiang Mian stopped, bracing her hands on the edge of the table, and slowly leaned closer to him, her eyes slightly upturned, a half-smile playing on her lips: "When it comes to stubbornness, I can't compare to Captain Song. In front of you, I'm just a little shrimp at best~" Her warm breath brushed lightly against Song Yan's face, and he unconsciously swallowed, his earlobes turning a faint blush. He turned his head, gently pushing away Jiang Mian who had leaned in, his cheeks burning. He said seriously, "Don't get so close, you..." Jiang Mian caught a glimpse of his red earlobes out of the corner of her eye, a mischievous glint in her eyes. Her smile deepened, and she deliberately leaned closer, until only a finger's width of space remained between them. "Captain Song, something's wrong with you~ Why don't you dare look me in the eye? Tsk tsk tsk, you wouldn't be..." The close proximity made Song Yan's gaze dart away, unable to meet her eyes. A faint pink hue spread from his earlobe to his neck. His Adam's apple bobbed again, and his breathing softened. He whispered in protest, "I just thought you were too close, and your perfume was a bit overpowering." Jiang Mian blinked, her face full of surprise. "I never wear perfume. How did you smell it?" "Captain Song, you always speak without thinking. You really should be sent to a training course." Her eyes were full of teasing, a faint smile playing on her lips. She slowly straightened up, her gaze still fixed on Song Yan. Song Yan kept his face turned away, not daring to turn to look at her. After a brief standoff, he finally turned his face away, trying to maintain a cold expression, his tone stiff: "Boring." As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Mian burst out laughing. Hearing her laughter, Song Yan's face burned even hotter: "Stop laughing, it's uncomfortable to hear." "I didn't expect Captain Song to have such a cute side, so easily teased. If you ever get a girlfriend who loves to flirt, you're in for a rough time," Jiang Mian continued teasing. She had finally found the right way to use Song Yan—tease him while investigating cases, see his blushing, embarrassed, and helpless expression—just thinking about it was satisfying. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but laugh again. All Song Yan could hear was Jiang Mian's teasing laughter. He felt both angry and embarrassed, and muttered, "Stop laughing! Get out!" Jiang Mian stopped laughing, her eyes still curved, deliberately drawing out her words, "Fine, I won't laugh then. Is it necessary to kick me out? Is Captain Song getting angry out of embarrassment?" Seeing Song Yan's face growing redder, she raised an eyebrow, stopped teasing him, and waved her hand with a smile, "Alright, alright, I'll leave. Don't be angry." With that, she turned and, as if she had some good news, hummed a tune and walked briskly out of the office. Song Yan: ˃̣̣̥᷄⌓˂̣̣̥᷅ Jiang Mian hesitated for a moment, then naturally reached out and grabbed Song Yan's wrist to check his watch, her warm fingertips brushing against his slightly cool skin. Song Yan paused slightly, his fingers, which had been lying flat, subtly curled, but he didn't pull his hand away, letting her hold it. Song Yan and Jiang Mian leaned back in their seats, resting with their eyes closed. At some point, Jiang Mian's head tilted to the side, and she fell into a deep sleep, resting on Song Yan's shoulder. Song Yan quietly lifted his eyelids, his gaze falling on her peaceful sleeping face. A slight smile unconsciously crept onto his lips. He secretly hoped that such moments could be shared more often, slowly closing the distance between them. Song Yan subconsciously glanced at Jiang Mian beside him, cleared his throat, and said, "I repeatedly reviewed the surveillance video at the entrance of Qiuling Mountain and noticed a very inconspicuous habitual movement of Wu Ruoxi." "Rubbing her back." "Rubbing her back." Song Yan and Jiang Mian spoke simultaneously, both startled, their eyes meeting unexpectedly. Seeing Jiang Mian's slightly surprised gaze, Song Yan hurriedly looked away, a faint blush creeping onto his ears. An inexplicable awkwardness and embarrassment filled the air. Song Yan: Ծ‸Ծ He was helpless. Every time this kind of topic came up, he would inevitably get caught in the crossfire, causing Jiang Mian to misunderstand. In her heart, his credibility was probably comparable to that of a paramecium. He slightly raised his eyes, his gaze clear and innocent, looking at Jiang Mian with a wronged expression. Jiang Mian completely ignored his aggrieved look. She was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes: "Don't you think I'm selfish and cold-blooded? From childhood to adulthood, all my relatives have said that about me. They all say I can even laugh when my biological father passes away." "I haven't experienced the grievances and pain you've suffered, so naturally I have no right to judge you. Besides, in my eyes, you've never been a cold-blooded person. You live vibrantly, rationally, and clearly." Jiang Mian's mouth gaped open in shock. Had Song Yan been possessed? This usually cold and taciturn person was actually saying such comforting words. It was completely unlike his usual persona. She reached out and touched Song Yan's forehead, muttering softly, "Do you have a fever? Why are you talking nonsense?" Song Yan's back tensed instantly, as if burned. His Adam's apple bobbed violently, and a thin blush slowly rose to his usually expressionless face, his ear tips turning almost bloodshot. He awkwardly turned his head away, his tone stiff, but unable to hide the panic in his heart: "I, I don't have a fever." He said this, but his body didn't pull away, even deliberately softening his breathing, afraid of disturbing her hand. Jiang Mian touched it for a moment; it was icy cold. Her face was blank: "No fever." As soon as she finished speaking, she noticed Song Yan's bright red ear tips and, out of curiosity, reached out to touch them. Song Yan suddenly raised his hand and grabbed her wrist, his voice lower than usual, with a hint of barely perceptible hoarseness: "What do you want to do?" Jiang Mian looked down at the box of chocolates, a slight stirring in her heart. This was the best-tasting chocolate she had ever eaten. She had wanted to buy some online to stock up, but found it wasn't sold in China. Later, she learned it was a niche imported brand, hard to find in stores. Since the case in Kuling Village ended, Song Yan had given her two boxes. She ate one, and the rest were still in her drawer. Now he had brought her another box. "Song Yan, you're giving me chocolates like they're free!" "It's a waste to leave them gathering dust in the drawer. Since you like them, I'll give them to you as snacks." Song Yan said, reaching out to open the box. Jiang Mian quickly stopped him, hugging the chocolate tightly to her chest, and looked up at him earnestly, saying, "Don't eat them now. Opening the packaging will make them get damp, and the taste will be worse." Song Yan chuckled and agreed. Looking at her, Song Yan felt both helpless and amused. What else could she do? Accept her fate. Beside the stove, Song Yan, wearing an apron, stood focused, his spatula moving deftly and skillfully. The warm yellow flames illuminated his handsome profile, making him exceptionally pleasing to the eye. Song Yan seemed to sense something and looked up. Jiang Mian, caught off guard, met his gaze, startled, her heart fluttering slightly. She quickly looked away, her ears flushing slightly. Only then did she belatedly realize that she had been staring intently at his face. How dare he! "I've liked you for a long time." A cold mountain wind brushed against the railing, and fine snowflakes drifted between them. Song Yan held his breath, quietly awaiting her reply. Jiang Mian, seeing his serious expression, reached out to hold the railing, gazing at the vast expanse of white snow in the distance. "Actually, I've known about your feelings for me for a long time. Your expressions are too obvious. You blush easily when you're near me, and your ears turn red after just a few jokes. You even stutter when you speak. I've just been pretending not to know." Song Yan looked at her profile and understood. It turned out that she had seen through his feelings, which he couldn't hide. For some reason, he felt a sense of relief. He let out a long breath, calming his wildly beating heart, and asked softly, "And what about you?" "I've seen too many people hurt by broken relationships, whether it's my mother or Chen Si and the others. People entangled in relationships will ultimately suffer for a lifetime. I don't dare gamble." "My parents' marriage was rotten and oppressive. My father used to frequently abuse my mother. When I was little, I rushed to stop him, but he kicked me to the ground. I broke three ribs that time and spent three months in the hospital. My mother took care of me the whole time; my father never once visited me, not even a word of concern. Later, he resented my mother for being preoccupied with daily chores and not knowing how to please him, so he had an affair and fathered a child with his mistress." "In the end, my father, his mistress, and that illegitimate child died in a fire. My mother couldn't accept my father's death, developed severe depression, and eventually died of depression." "My mother knew perfectly well that the other man had already changed his heart, and the vows they made were long gone, yet she still loved him so stubbornly. I don't want to go down the same path as her, giving my all to love someone, only to end up being betrayed and left with nothing but scars." After Jiang Mian finished speaking, the light in Song Yan's eyes dimmed. He stood frozen, the hope that had just ignited within him slowly dissipating. He gazed at her silently for a long time without speaking. Then, the disappointment in his eyes faded, leaving only a deep heartache. His voice was low as he said, "Having experienced all this since childhood, anyone would instinctively be wary when facing love." His gaze softened as he looked at her. "Your mother's experiences, coupled with the cases she handles, make it perfectly normal to instinctively resist because of the darkness in relationships." "If it were me, I would do the same." Song Yan glanced at the distant, dark, rolling mountains, then his gaze returned to Jiang Mian's face, his expression exceptionally serious. "I won't force you to lower your guard, nor will I rush for an answer." "From now on, I'll be careful not to bring up feelings directly again, so as not to burden you." "But I won't deliberately distance myself. You can observe and test the waters slowly. When you're willing to open your heart is entirely up to you. Until then, I won't rashly reveal my feelings and bother you." Jiang Mian shifted her gaze to the distant snow-capped mountains, then her eyes returned to Song Yan's face. "Captain Song, I'm not deliberately recounting my past to gain sympathy. I can't reciprocate your feelings in a short time. I'm used to being alone, and I haven't yet learned to love someone unconditionally. I don't want to hold you back." Song Yan raised his eyes, a forced smile playing on his lips: "It's okay. Actually, our family situations are quite similar. I understand your predicament." "Besides, you're excellent enough, rational and insightful. My feelings for you are my own business; I won't force you to give an answer." The sky gradually darkened, and the snow fell heavier. Seeing Jiang Mian staring at him, he chuckled, "What's wrong? Such an outstanding girl, am I not allowed to like her?" Meeting her still-observant gaze, his voice softened, carrying a hint of caution, "If I can't openly admire you, then I can secretly admire you, right?" "Pfft." Jiang Mian couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Captain Song, you're quite cute." "You ran up to me, and in my memory, you never opened the door." "So you were staring at me the whole time, huh?" Jiang Mian teased. "Otherwise?" Song Yan's fingers tightened on the steering wheel, his lips unable to suppress the upward curve of his mouth, "It means you're all I see and think about." "Stop being cheeky." Jiang Mian smiled helplessly, "Please go back to how I first met you. The way you are now, I can only think of one word to describe you." "Which word?" Song Yan's tone was lazy, with a clear smile. "Slutty." [Fear] Song Yan paused, then raised an eyebrow, his eyes filled with a knowing smile: "It's an honor to be described that way by you." Jiang Mian: ｡◔‸◔｡ Jiang Mian simply didn't bother to reply, afraid that if she said anything more, she would just give him another chance. Looking at his slightly forlorn back, Jiang Mian couldn't help but smile, then sat down and picked up her diary to read. "Our pursuit of the murderer is simply to uphold the bottom line of the law and give all victims and all cases a fair and compliant outcome."

29. 29 暗 A Ten-Year Secret Crush, Reunited at a Crime Scene 暗恋十年，重逢在案发现场 Teng Er藤洱Modern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing [Complete] [Post-marriage and child-rearing extras in progress] [Mutual crush] [Reunion after years apart] [Police captain] [Contrasting forensic pathologist] Shen Shiyin's boyfriend died in a car accident. At the crime scene, she ran into Lu Siyan, her former high school classmate. He was a criminal investigation captain who had been parachuted in from the provincial department. They had not seen each other in ten years. The reclusive boy from back then had become a brilliant detective who had 22.1kReads8.7Score2.7kShelves

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    [Already recommended] The male lead is a criminal police captain [heart] and the female lead is a forensic doctor. The two have solved countless cases and are inseparable. They are neighbors after get off work and also high school classmates. Their feelings are mutual. The crime scene is super sweet. Worth watching.

30. 30 离 Unbelievable! From the Start, I Was at a Crime Scene 离谱！开局就是案发现场 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery413k WordsCompleted [The rating has just been posted; it will rise later] When Xia Zhu woke up, she had become the prime suspect in a dismemberment case, and the victim's head was in her refrigerator. She was the unluckiest person alive! While others panicked and rushed to prove their innocence, she stayed at the crime scene to examine the details. Drawing on her forensic expertise, she pieced together the clues, investigated the inconsistencies, cleared her name, and helped the police identify the real culprit. Sh 6.2kReads7.0Score745Shelves

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    New story, forensic pathologist x police detective, episodic cases with hidden foreshadowing, unconventional thinking with a touch of humor, the female lead is exceptionally talented, ranking first in all her professions, striving for higher positions and greater influence, requiring female forensic pathologists to be included in her job application, judging based on ability and rejecting gender discrimination.

31. 31 恶 Evil Bones 2: The Ashen Mystery 恶骨2：灰烬谜踪 Liu Gang刘港Mystery102k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation + Criminal Psychology + Hard-Core Deduction + Genius Detective + Serial Murders + Fighting Side by Side + Ensemble Cast] The dead can speak, and clues never lie! Thirty years ago, a shooting sent shockwaves through the entire town. A man and a woman died on the spot, while the killer remained at large. Years later, another case brought the true culprit behind the cold case to light! At the same time, a young girl vanished under mysterious circumstances, and every suspect 3.2kReads9.3Score774Shelves

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    ❗️❗️❗️High-IQ mystery, episodic format!!! The writing and plot are amazing; you absolutely have to use your brain to succeed… well, I went back and read it several times 😳, it's so good, everyone, go check it out! 💐💐

32. 32 恶 Evil Bones 4: Partners in Crime and Love 恶骨4：罪爱同谋 Liu Gang刘港Mystery134k WordsCompleted [Mind-Bending Mystery + Case-of-the-Week Stories + Crime + Criminal Investigation + Stunning Twists + Fighting Side by Side] A shadowy hand controls a deadly game. Out on the sea, a white suitcase drifts slowly across the water. When it's opened, it reveals the bloated, headless corpse of a woman! Is the butterfly tattoo on the body a clue to the victim's identity, or a warning from the killer? A blood-soaked coffin appears on a stormy night, its oozing blood horrifying against the darkness! The 1.3kReads9.3Score482Shelves
33. 33 读 The Corpse Reader 读尸人 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Standalone cases + criminal investigation + two male leads + mind-bending mystery The Linghai Public Security Bureau established a major crimes unit. Just as everyone was wondering which criminal investigation captain would be given the job, they were told that the provincial bureau had parachuted someone in directly. Everyone was curious about the new head of the major crimes unit. Cases piled up, from opening coffins for autopsies and childbirth after death to missing wives. See how a forensic 50.4kReads9.2Score4.8kShelves

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    Crime investigation, suspense, good-looking

34. 34 重 Major Crimes Investigation Division 重案调查科 Lu Lufa Fa路路法法Two Male Leads461k WordsCompleted [The rating just came out a little low, but don’t worry, read on!] (A roguishly handsome, gentle criminal investigation captain × a cool-on-the-outside, warm-on-the-inside, delicate-looking criminal psychology expert + episodic mysteries + mutual salvation + two equally matched, devoted leads) Shen Mengshu is a 24-year-old psychology prodigy with an exceptional IQ. He’s used to treating everyone with gentle detachment, until he meets Yun Zhiyuan, captain of Luoyang City’s criminal investigation 8.9kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves
35. 35 刑 Criminal Investigation: Major Crimes Unit, Part Two 刑侦之重案组第二部 Tong Xiaoxiao桐筱筱Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Criminal investigation + no System + episodic cases + fast-paced A butcher’s killing spree on a rainy night brings Lin Mu, a former member of the Special Cases Investigation Team, back into action alongside top forensic pathologist Bai Miao. As they follow the clues, they discover the truth is far more complicated than it first appears. A mysterious hallucinogenic drug has surfaced again. Can they follow the trail this time and uncover who is pulling the strings...? 18.3kReads9.1Score2kShelves
36. 36 漫 The Manga Prophecy Murder Case 漫画预言杀人事件 Hong Yao红摇Mystery393k WordsCompleted [Comic artist X avenger] A flop comic Chen He had abandoned three years ago suddenly went viral because it had predicted a murder. Netizens trembled in the comic's comments: [Have you seen the news? Why is this scene exactly like what they're showing on TV?!] [Am I seeing things? They only just found the body, but the comic was published three years ago!] [How did the artist come up with a burial site like that? What are the odds?] [I have a pretty wild theory...] [Could the author actually be t 56.3kReads9.5Score11.8kShelves

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    Trust me! These two crime fiction novels are truly unique! Both the male and female leads are incredibly talented!

37. 37 法 Forensic Bone Evidence 法医骨证 Wulilong五里珑Mystery164k WordsCompleted A torrential downpour triggered a landslide, and a young woman's hip bone was swept into a vegetable garden in Dongjia County. Su Tianyi, a forensic bone-evidence expert with the Public Security Department, discovered marks indicating the body had been dismembered with a chainsaw. Alongside Miao Xiaoyu, a local female forensic examiner from Dongjia County, he dug up three more bags of remains at the scene, but found no skull. The garden's owner, the prime suspect, suddenly hanged himself. The ca 8.6kReads9.4Score997Shelves

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    🌟No more getting lost in a reading slump, no pitfalls in your favorite stories!✨①A series of cases triggered by a landslide uncovers a long-standing cold case. No romance, no excessive high-tech elements, just the detectives' keen observation skills… ✨②The male lead is ruthless and cunning, yet he falls for the female lead's tricks. She plays dumb to outsmart him, leading to a host of cases. Together, they solve mysteries and uncover the truth. What seems like a lighthearted comedy turns out to be a suspenseful detective story…

38. 38 误 Lost in the Depths of Spring 误入春深 Wen Naixi温乃兮Ancient Romance148k WordsCompleted Prince Yu, Yu Huaiji, believed he had spent his life acting decisively, plotting every move, and leaving himself no weaknesses. He was sure he was invincible. But Heaven was about to show him that there was always someone greater! It sent him a delicate young lady from the Song family: Song Nao. She looked so fragile and soft that anyone could bully her, but in truth she was clever in her own way. After meeting him only twice, she had already found and firmly grasped his one fatal weakness. Yet 5.6kReads9.4Score609Shelves
39. 39 警 Officer, Stop Guessing! I’m Really Innocent! 警官别猜了，我真的是无辜的啊 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery212k WordsOngoing Everyone thought Jiang Yi was quiet and ill-tempered, but no one expected her to be decisive and cool-headed. When a case came up, she calmly analyzed the situation and offered to act as bait to help the police catch the killer. When they asked what she used to do, Jiang Yi said, "Maybe I was an assassin." Police officer: "?" The word "maybe" really carries a lot of weight. Later, after the police became her colleagues, her talent for solving cases was impossible to miss. Her coworkers nearly we 1.8kReads—Score223Shelves

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    J is especially beautiful, I feel it's very beautiful. Hugh is the traditional kind, and it's an ensemble piece.

40. 40 警 The Policewoman Came from Hell 警花她从地狱来 Yue Mo月莫Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted (Signed for publication) A quiet, unassuming new officer named Yi Nian joins the Qing Shan City Criminal Police Unit. She seems so delicate that people want to protect her. But before Captain Lian Jingshan can even reach out to shield her, blood splashes across his face. Only then does he realize how ruthless this young woman becomes when pushed to the edge. Yi Nian says, "I clawed my way out of blood and darkness. All I want is somewhere peaceful and beautiful to heal my wounded soul." Retur 80kReads9.1Score12.1kShelves

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    So good!! I've been following two books by the same author for ages 😭 Super good!

41. 41 炬 Torchlight [Criminal Investigation] 炬火【刑侦】 Glazed Luanhua琉璃栾华Mystery601k WordsCompleted Dozens of high-stakes, mind-bending cases. A detective and a psychologist join forces to solve crimes, uncover the truth, and probe human nature. (Mystery + deduction + psychologist + episodic cases + serial murders + high-IQ crimes + strange tales + revenge plots + perfect partners + light horror + suitable for the easily frightened.) This novel is the second installment in Confession, also known as The Truth About Murder. Once again, it follows detective captain Ti An and psychologist Zhao Yao 6.7kReads9.4Score1.1kShelves

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    Crime investigation + romance, it's really good!

42. 42 恶 The Devil Reversed 恶魔逆位 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Mystery737k WordsCompleted “If I wanted to kill him, I wouldn’t use a method this laughably clumsy.” After the black-haired girl in black finished speaking in the interrogation room, she didn’t say another word. The way she calmly studied the photograph made it seem more like she was admiring the victim’s gruesome death. In the photo was a cold, white bathtub filled with shocking amounts of blood. A man lay slumped inside, his deathly pale body visible only from the shoulders up. The deceased was Zhou Haixiong. He had 39kReads9.5Score6kShelves

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    You're a fool to drink milk.

43. 43 日 Sunset Without End [Crime Investigation] 日落无涯【刑侦】 Chocolate Fried Rice巧克力拌饭Mystery303k WordsCompleted Original title: Sunset Without End [Criminal Investigation] Alternate title: Tracing the Clues Criminal investigation deputy captain Leng Yan vs. Shao Yu, a beautiful forensic doctor who always carries cilantro with her. [The characters, organizations, positions, and events in this story are fictional creations serving the plot. Please do not compare them with real life!] [Before reading, please be aware: this story is overflowing with sweetness and romance amid criminal investigations. If you’ 8.2kReads9.0Score744Shelves

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    I read these before, but forgot the plot [laughing emoji]. They're all about strong leads, crime dramas, and the male and female leads aren't necessarily police officers. They all have ratings above 9 points. Highly recommended!!!

44. 44 悬 The Cold Case Wall 悬案之墙 Unhappy, But What Can You Do不高兴但没办法Mystery565k WordsCompleted A black-bellied, no-good team leader vs. a genius girl analyst. Suspense and crime-solving drive the entire story, with no romance. Just after returning to the country, Zou Yun took over a criminal major-case support team that was a real hot potato. Together with its members, she painstakingly followed each clue to unravel mystery after mystery, bringing peace to the dead and bearing witness to one tragic tale after another. As the cases piled up, the secret buried in Zou Yun’s heart gradually c 6.9kReads8.9Score809Shelves
45. 45 罪 The Deadline for Evidence [Criminal Investigation] 罪证时限[刑侦] The Awakened唤醒者Mystery173k WordsCompleted Ye Xiao is a forensic pathologist in Lingnan City, quick-witted and sharp. Decades in the profession have seen her dissect well over a thousand bodies, giving her an exceptionally wealth of experience. Qi Yun is the head of the task force. Skilled at analysis and reading people, he has solved many major cases and is legendary within the police force as a specialist in cracking cases. The task force untangles a web of clues, piece by piece, and catches the real culprit. Among their cases are cold 982Reads8.3Score152Shelves
46. 46 罪 Crime Leaves Its Mark: A Criminal Investigation 罪迹难逃【刑侦】 Chocolate Fried Rice巧克力拌饭Mystery287k WordsCompleted Alternate title: Reverse the Crime [Criminal Investigation] Original title: No Escaping the Crime Trail [Criminal Investigation] [Cool-headed female detective × tough team captain] Rekindled romance • Case-of-the-week investigations • Crime-solving and deduction • Mystery of the ashes • Two strong leads reunite [Wen Yuexi] A cool beauty and the new female detective. She's fearless, has an even tougher fist, and no one at the bureau can beat her. She joins the force with a secret: she's searching 1.1kReads8.7Score136Shelves
47. 47 暗 Peering at the Light in the Dark [Crime Investigation] 暗里窥光[刑侦] liy Liliy离Mystery213k WordsCompleted A brilliant, big-picture-thinking male lead × an all-around female lead with off-the-charts combat skills Cool and aloof on the outside, jealous to the core underneath × a sweet-looking girl on the outside, an older-sister type underneath Qi Sheng, captain of the Special Case Investigation Team, is renowned for his arrogance and coldness. The team he leads has an exceptionally high case clearance rate, ranking among the very best in the entire criminal police force. Qi Sheng hates nepotism, yet 1.3kReads8.7Score217Shelves
48. 48 女 The Female Physician Xin Yi: A Case Investigation 女医辛夷【探案】 Shopkeeper Qian钱大掌柜Mystery600k WordsCompleted Completed. A cool-hearted female physician and a male lead from the Court of Judicial Review join forces to track down mysterious cases. Relief silver is stolen, 130 bandits are found dead, corpses litter a small town, blood grapes bewitch the minds of men, a daughter who vanished ten years ago, and a tree that begins singing folk songs at midnight... In the eerie capital, strange cases abound, but no crime can escape the law. 6.3kReads9.3Score1kShelves
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