Simulating_Crimes_C01

Chapter 1: Simulating the Perfect Crime 100,000 Times

【Successful escape, the murderer remains undiscovered during the statute of limitations】

【Congratulations to the host for completing the five-star difficulty case—The Locked Room Serial Murders, gaining the criminal abilities—God-level Scene Arrangement, God-level Disguise Transformation】

【Congratulations to the host for completing 100,000 crime simulations, all special skills are learned, and from now on, any crime simulation can be reviewed at any time】

【From today onwards, perfect crimes will appear in this world】

As the prompt in his mind ended, Su Ming slowly opened his eyes. He stared at the ceiling, exhaled a deep breath, and muttered to himself.

“Finally finished.”

“100,000 cases, each one requiring an escape from pursuit, from simple brawls to serial murders. These years, I haven’t had a good sleep.”

“Every night, I have to simulate at least eight cases.”

“But it was all worth it.”

“Now, I basically have all the skills in the world, right?”

“From things like unlocking doors in five seconds, being a casino cheat, to psychological profiling and piloting a fighter jet, everything is already mastered in my mind.”

“It seems this system wants to turn me into a perfect criminal, so no matter what evil I do, I won’t be caught by the police and thrown into prison.”

“However…”

Before Su Ming could finish his thoughts, his dormitory friend—Wang Hu—had already dressed in his intern police uniform and was patting the edge of Su Ming’s bed.

“Ming Ge, stop sleeping.”

“Today’s the day we report to the Criminal Investigation Team for our internship. Don’t be late on the first day and leave a bad impression on the lead Officers”

This prompt quickly made Su Ming get out of bed, wash up, and start putting on his intern police uniform.

That’s right.

Su Ming didn’t plan to be a criminal; instead, he was preparing to become a criminal investigator to catch criminals.

In fact, thanks to the experience from 100,000 crime simulations, Su Ming had achieved an unprecedented perfect score on the criminal investigation recruitment exam three months ago!

The perfect criminal is also the best criminal investigator!

…

In Magic City .

Huaihai District Criminal Investigation Team.

Since this is a district-level organization, the Criminal Investigation Team is also responsible for drug enforcement, without the need to establish a separate anti-drug team.

Numerous police officers in uniform were busy working—some reviewing case files, others arranging the latest arrest plans.

In the office of the head of the Criminal Investigation Team.

Lin Tian was flipping through a personal file. After looking for a few seconds, he smiled at the two people in front of him.

“Su Ming and Wang Hu?”

“Welcome to the Huaihai District Criminal Investigation Team.”

“You’re both still in the internship period. After you graduate from the police academy, you’ll automatically transition to the probation period.”

“During the one-year probation, as long as you don’t make any major mistakes, you’ll be able to become regular officers. If you perform well, you can even be promoted early.”

“Do you have any questions?”

Excited, Wang Hu quickly puffed out his chest and responded.

“No Sir!”

Lin Tian raised an eyebrow and turned to Su Ming, who hadn’t answered immediately, and asked with a smile.

“Su Ming.”

“Do you have any questions?”

Compared to Wang Hu’s excitement, Su Ming appeared calm and didn’t even react to Wang Hu’s elbow nudging him. He answered with composure.

“Reporting to Chief Lin.”

“I hope you can assign me to the front lines, to directly participate in solving various criminal cases and learn through practice.”

Under normal circumstances, newly hired intern officers would have to start by reviewing case files or doing miscellaneous tasks to hone their skills. It was unlikely they would be sent to the front lines right away.

However, for Su Ming, if he couldn’t immediately engage in cases and was stuck doing meaningless tasks, it would be better to just transform into the most perfect criminal in history!

This response clearly surprised Lin Tian. After seeing Su Ming’s perfect score on the criminal investigation exam, he furrowed his brow and thought for a few seconds before standing up.

“Alright.”

“You two, follow me.”

“There’s an arrest mission this afternoon. I’ll have Xiao Xu¹ take you there. Although it’s not a big case, it will give you some exposure to the real world of criminal investigation.”

Lin Tian led the way out of his office.

He went to the operation area and looked at Xu Changsheng, who had just finished setting up the arrest plan.

“Xiao Xu.”

“I’m sending two new recruits to you. From now on, you’ll be in charge of them.”

“The arrest operation this afternoon—let them participate as well, so they can see how our real Criminal Investigation Team operates!”

Xu Changsheng, in his early thirties, had been with the Criminal Investigation Team for more than ten years. Although he wore a police uniform, he always smiled and didn’t appear old.

But don’t be fooled by his appearance.

When facing criminals, Xu Changsheng was as fierce as a tiger. In recent years, he had solved many cases.

Training newcomers was a tough job, but Xu Changsheng didn’t show any impatience. Mentoring new officers was part of the police team’s tradition.

Many years ago, he had been Lin Tian’s apprentice and now was capable of handling cases on his own.

He waved his hand and said.

“Understood, Sir.”

“Follow me, you two. Although the arrest isn’t until later, we need to get to the spot early to set up.”

After saying this, Xu Changsheng led Su Ming and Wang Hu away to begin the arrest plan.

…

As the three left, Lin Tian walked over to a female police officer in the office, frowning as he asked.

“Xiao Li.”

“Is the 5.13 Magic City University dismemberment case nearing the statute of limitations?”

Upon hearing Lin Tian’s question, the female officer immediately accessed the 5.13 Magic City University dismemberment case file and nodded.

“Yes, Chief Lin.”

“It’s been almost twenty years since the case was filed, and only two months remain before the statute of limitations expires.”

“The case details haven’t been updated in five years, making it one of the most significant unsolved cases in our Huaihai District.”

Lin Tian didn’t hesitate for a moment. He lightly tapped his fingers on the table, his expression firm.

“Help me extend the statute of limitations.”

“As long as I’m here, this case will be pursued indefinitely.”

“I won’t allow…The murderer of such a brutal dismemberment case to walk free just because the statute of limitations runs out.”

“And I believe…”
“There is no such thing as a perfect crime. We must have missed the most crucial evidence!!!”

After speaking, Lin Tian returned to his office, rubbing his brow as his mind repeatedly recalled the gruesome university dismemberment case he had been involved in twenty years ago…

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Note:
— In traditional Chinese culture, the use of “xiao” (小) when addressing someone younger is a form of respect and reflects the hierarchical nature of relationships, especially within families and social circles. “Xiao” literally means “small” or “little,” but when used as a prefix to a person’s name, it conveys affection, familiarity, and sometimes an acknowledgment of their youth or lower status in the social hierarchy.

—”Magic City” is a nickname for Shanghai, reflecting its modernity, glamour, and rapid development. It highlights the city’s vibrant and mysterious allure.