Chapter 262: Portrait of the Killer

A trace of hesitation appeared on Chen Mingli's face. "Miss Zhao is a girl, after all. Seeing that kind of scene..."

"It doesn't matter," Zhao Linglong suddenly spoke up. Her amber eyes held a starkly different calmness than before. "Captain Chen, I'm not afraid. I want to help find the killer as soon as possible, too."

Chen Mingli looked into her earnest, unwavering eyes. He fell silent for a few seconds before finally nodding. "Alright. I'll take you there."

With that, the three of them headed out together.

The corridor was dimly lit. Zhao Linglong followed behind Yang Xun, her footsteps light as she held his hand tightly. Although she claimed not to be afraid, her tense body betrayed her true feelings.

When they pushed the door open, a thick, overpowering stench of disinfectant washed over them.

The medical examiner, who was working at the autopsy table, looked up when he saw Chen Mingli enter. "Captain Chen."