Chapter 3: Bite Marks as Evidence

I have said before, why would a girl want to be a criminal police officer? Xiaofen, it's not that I look down on girls, but our criminal police team is primarily engaged in tough and laborious work, which is not suitable for girls. I will talk to the leadership and see if we can transfer you to the household registration office or the publicity department, how does that sound

Thinking of that monster, Li Xiaofen couldn't help but shiver slightly. She looked up; the drizzling autumn rain had gradually ceased, but the morning sky remained so gloomy and cold. At that moment, she suddenly realized that the reason she had just forgotten the terror of the vampire was simply because Chen Taiyuan was by her side

Li: "... ..."

However, Li Xiaofen still felt that something was amiss, and she couldn't even eat breakfast, as if she had missed a very important part.

As for Director Ma, the head of the bureau, he appeared to be somewhat patient, fully embodying the demeanor of a leader. After patiently listening to her report, Director Ma said with a pleasant expression:

Upon seeing these two bite marks, Director Ma's expression grew serious. This is because the necks of the three previously discovered victims bore exactly the same bite marks

Yes, why is that

"Ma Ju," Li Xiaofen sighed and said, "Regardless of whether you and your colleagues believe me, I only hope you can inform everyone to raise their awareness and enhance their preventive consciousness. Our opponent this time is extraordinarily unusual; they cannot be considered human at all, they are monsters! Their strength is absurdly great, their speed is astonishing, and they can suck blood! If we are negligent in our precautions, I fear that our comrades will suffer immeasurable losses"

Chen Taiyuan blinked and said, "What I mean is that this case is quite significant... By the way, the murderer is extremely ruthless, so we must exercise extra caution while carrying out the task. After we meet, instead of signaling with a shot, we will shoot directly, aiming at their location."

Now it can be said that true friendships have been formed, and many matters can be discussed more thoroughly. This includes the task that Li Xiaofen is currently executing. Since the situation has already been compromised, there is no need for excessive secrecy, and thus the general context has been conveyed to Chen Taiyuan.

By the window on the tenth floor, Chen Taiyuan watched Li Xiaofen until she disappeared into the crowd, leaving him with a mood as cold and desolate as the sky, as if he had suddenly lost something

Bastards! Since it is them, it means at least two or more

Li Xiaofen was a bit stunned, and out of the instinct of a criminal investigator, she asked in a daze: "How do you know their weaknesses so well?"

Li: "Impossible!"

Chen Taiyuan then said thoughtfully: "Sixteen people have already gone missing—actually, this can be understood as death—such a number is quite remarkable"

Li Xiaofen secretly admired, thinking that a leader is indeed a leader, at least able to listen to others' opinions

Li Xiaofen couldn't help but laugh, extending her hand from the loose-fitting men's pajamas to shake his: "Li Xiaofen, from the Criminal Investigation Team of the Municipal Bureau, I will no longer be called 'Li Xiaoqing' in the future"

Li: "Bastard, you are being unreasonable..."

As he locked eyes with the woman in the photograph, Chen Taiyuan's emotions became instantly complicated. It was warm, yet it felt as if he were being gently pinched.

You all should stop causing a commotion; just look at how terrified this poor child has become

Do not speak of carelessness; even when fully on guard, everyone may suffer significant losses when encountering such monsters, which is what Li Xiaofen is most concerned about. As for whether others believe her words or even make a few harmless jokes, she actually does not take it to heart.

Chen: "If you have the ability, then bring out the recording"

"It is quite disrespectful to others, as I have introduced you before." The man smiled and extended a hand, "Forget it, let me reintroduce myself. How about we truly start being friends? My name is Chen Taiyuan, Tai from 'sun', and Yuan from 'New Year's Day', a philosophy student at Jinghua University... Ha, and life sciences..."

You all are infuriating... Li Xiaofen stormed out in anger... This young lady nearly lost her life last night, and yet here you all are... It's simply unbearable! However, she also understands that everyone's suspicions are quite normal.

While thinking, Li Xiaofen looked up and glanced back at the window on the tenth floor, where Chen Taiyuan happened to be showing a faint smile, which made her feel a bit embarrassed. She shrugged her shoulders slightly in awkwardness and hurried away in clothes that had not yet dried.

"Are you a philosophy lecturer?" Li Xiaofen let out a hum, but felt somewhat reassured inside. As a result, she found the other person much more agreeable to look at. "By the way, what is your name, Chen?"

"Hey, could you show some emotion?" Li Xiaofen mumbled, "This is such a big case, don't you feel surprised? You always have that damned calm demeanor on your face. Will you die if you don't pretend to be composed? It's really frustrating"

Chen Taiyuan shrugged his shoulders and said, "The hearts of the vast majority of animals are important organs, are they not"

It should not be the case. If a genetic mutation were truly caused by a viral infection, how could one possibly regain consciousness in just a few hours? Rest assured, please maintain a basic level of respect for my professional expertise; I am, after all, the youngest lecturer at Jinghua University.

However, Director Ma and Chief Tu suddenly changed the subject: "But Xiaofen, you must be quite tired. I will give you a half-month vacation to properly adjust your mental state. Additionally, when the vacation ends, will you need to... transfer to another department? For example, the Household Registration Office or the Publicity Office? ... Don't overthink it; the leadership team still unanimously recognizes your work achievements."

The two bite marks on the neck have completely healed, and even the scabs are about to fall off. I must say, Chen Taiyuan's medicine is indeed effective and deserves praise

Director Ma nodded gravely and said, "We will seriously consider your suggestion"

What a genius... Li Xiaofen glanced at him, thinking to herself that this guy's level of emotional stability is truly a bit abnormal

Xiao Fen, that shot yesterday might have been a case of accidentally firing the gun out of shock, right? Ha

And now, having left him, the fear deep within my heart has once again begun to grow.

"Alright, even if I believe that you are studying life sciences," Li Xiaofen shook her head and said, "then tell me, if that kind of evolved or mutated 'vampire' you mentioned really exists, would I also become a vampire if I were bitten by it?"

After talking to myself for a long time, I finally put away my phone and tidied up my emotions

In the end, Li Xiaofen was still deceived by him, after all, she had to return to the bureau to report in detail. If she were to report the situation truthfully to her unit, it is likely that many people would not believe her. Moreover, if you really encountered such a terrifying monster, how could you possibly come back alive? What a joke, it is completely incomprehensible

Li Xiaofen returned to the office, just as she had expected, her colleagues did not believe her "ghost" stories

In fact, she did not know whether she could obtain an answer from the man, as this matter was too mysterious. Perhaps she merely hoped to alleviate her own tension and fear through conversation

Saying this, Chen Taiyuan pointed to his own heart, indicating that this part is the most vital area for a vampire

"Stop fooling me, I know you don't really believe it," Li Xiaofen said angrily, turning her head and pointing to her neck, "Look here, this is the evidence!"

Li Xiaofen is about to go crazy: Ultimately, you still think my mind is scared, right? Taking another half month off to adjust my mental state? Sigh, there's nothing more to say

Chen Taiyuan smiled and said, "Actually, I am quite nervous inside; it's just that my expression is a bit stiff."

Unable to find the woman in the photograph, I encountered Li Xiaofen, who bore a slight resemblance to her, precisely in this city of Leize. I could not discern whether this was fate or a trick. In any case, from the moment I first laid eyes on Li Xiaofen, I found myself engaging in conversation with her, only to be misunderstood by her at that time.

Honestly confess, how do you know that there is more than one vampire

The woman in the photograph is someone of utmost importance to him, and the last place she was seen was at Jinghua University in Leize City. She suddenly disappeared six months ago without a trace, which is why Chen Taiyuan has come here, in search of her

What happened?" Li Xiaofen asked with concern

The girl I just met, do you think she resembles you a bit, and she possesses the same spiritual quality as you do

Comrade Xiao Fen, your report is very important; at the very least, it has described the physical characteristics of the assailants, which is a significant achievement. As for the so-called vampire claims, of course, we cannot hastily assert that it does not exist without having seen it first; we must adhere to objectivity in all matters.

... ...

Chen Taiyuan, with a self-deprecating smile, opened a photo on his phone. It depicted a young and beautiful woman with an elegant demeanor. Her long, dark hair and serene smile bore a striking resemblance to Li Xiaofen, as if she were quietly watching him from the world beyond the photograph

The name Li Xiaoqing was chosen casually while executing the task, and now even the police certificate has been seen by Chen Taiyuan, so of course this guy knows the real name as well

However, this man indeed provided her with a relatively precise answer

Chen Taiyuan rubbed his forehead and said, "You must have heard it wrong"

Finally, until Chen Taiyuan had cleaned up all the breakfast, she suddenly jumped up in surprise, pointing at Chen Taiyuan's back and saying: "Hey, if I heard correctly, what you just said was 'they'! That's right, it was 'they'!"

It is evident that she is very nervous

In fact, this fellow's appearance is quite likable. Moreover, during times of fear and anxiety, seeing this fellow's eyes always brings a sense of reassurance... Sigh, why am I thinking about such random things

As for the vampire, it's quite amusing... I think that the three young ladies' corpses probably showed signs of excessive blood loss, which led Xiao Fen to develop this subconscious notion, right? After some self-suggestion, she simply thought of vampires.

Do not confuse memory with reality ... Chen Taiyuan reminded himself

Chen: "Why is it impossible? You have been startled and injured throughout the night, and you haven't rested well. It is only natural that your hearing is impaired and your mind is in a daze."

However, she is also worried that if no one believes it, it may lead to negligence and carelessness in prevention, which would certainly result in significant casualties when encountering vampires again. Such monsters are terrifying; they are fast, strong, and even dare to attack the police