Rongcheng Detective Files

Synopsis

Beneath the glittering city, crime lurks in the shadows, and the truth lies buried among the bones. Newly appointed forensic pathologist Xia Yinan brings calm professionalism to every autopsy, while working side by side with Lin Chushi, a composed and reserved captain of the criminal investigation team. With help from five teammates, they sift through a series of bizarre, all-too-real cases to piece together what happened.

Their ten-year age gap is the reason Lin Chushi initially keeps his distance. Concerned about their positions and the difference between them, he wants to shut out feelings he believes he should not have. But as Xia Yinan joins him time and again to pursue criminals, sharing life and death with him, she walks steadily toward him. Her skill and sincerity slowly melt his defenses.

There are no melodramatic entanglements or earth-shattering twists. Love quietly takes root amid the daily work of solving intricate cases, and their deep feelings shine through in the smallest moments. They use their expertise to uphold justice and their sincerity to bring warmth to each other. Standing together in the face of crime and darkness, they make the dead speak, bring the truth to light, and finally find a happy ending for a love that came late.

The author really loves the drama The In Bone, so some character details are similar. Please be kind if that's not your thing.

Theme: Seeing the complexity of human nature through crime; portraying a restrained yet sincere love in which both people choose each other; conveying a pure affection that crosses an age gap; and showing their shared commitment to protecting both the truth and the person they love, offering warmth and strength.