Chapter 397: Chapter 243: Director Li’s Test

“Minister Li, welcome to the Skull Digital Reconstruction Research Institute for your inspection.”

“You’ve all worked hard. The software you’ve developed is like a cheat code for police nationwide. With this software, local authorities won’t have to scramble to find experts to identify victims in skeletal cases, saving a lot of time on case handling. This is all thanks to your efforts.”

Upon learning that the software was completed, Li Zhongqing came over immediately.

This shows how much he values this project.

After offering his regards around, he turned his attention to Li Xiang. This young man was indeed young, yet unexpectedly a genius, versatile in both intellect and skills, a rarity indeed.

Feeling somewhat uneasy under Li Zhongqing’s gaze, Li Xiang stepped forward and saluted, “Hello, Minister Li, I am Li Xiang.”

Li Zhongqing nodded in satisfaction, “I know you, very impressive. Show me a demonstration of the software you’ve developed.”

“Yes, Minister Li, please come this way. Xiao Qian, bring some skull data…”

“No need to fetch it. I just happen to have a copy of skull scan data here, use this one directly.”

Li Zhongqing stopped Qian Zhaoping and then took a USB drive from his pocket and handed it to Li Xiang.

What does this mean?

Afraid they would fake it?

Just as Li Xiang thought the leader didn’t trust them, Li Zhongqing explained, “This is a 15-year-old mystery case. The body was exhumed as a skeleton, and due to being buried underground for so long, the skull was somewhat damaged. Although Professor Liu has also looked at it, he wasn’t very confident. Now, I want your software to give it a try.”

Realizing this, Li Xiang understood that even Li Zhongqing, who had reached the provincial department level, had an old unsolved case weighing on his heart.

Something that continually gnawed at him.

“Alright, I’ll give it a try.”

Subsequently, Li Xiang uploaded the data from the USB drive to the computer and used the software to generate a reconstruction.

Generating image…

Five minutes later, a photo was produced.

“Minister Li, the photo has been generated. Our software can simulate based on the hairstyle, eyebrow shape, and even facial moles of the unknown person. Therefore, when we produce images, we generate several photos for comparison, selecting the most reasonable one to display. This way, the resulting photo looks more realistic.”

Li Xiang introduced each feature of the software, which was still in version 1.0. It would support backend updates if new ideas arose later.

“Very good, the output quality is excellent, very realistic.”

“This software integrates popular AI drawing technology, and we’ve adjusted the facial feature parameters for Asians, enabling the software not only to recognize people from our country but also foreigners.”

As Li Xiang said, the software can recognize not only French people but ethnicities from around the world by choosing the appropriate option.

“Very good, I’ll take the photo.” Li Zhongqing pocketed the computer-generated photo and then addressed everyone, “Your efforts haven’t been in vain. The software is out, and I am very satisfied. On behalf of police forces nationwide, I thank you for your achievement. Of course, thanks are not just in words. I heard from Professor Xiang that speeding up development saved a significant amount of research funding, and the government doesn’t intend to reclaim it, so it’s reserved for bonuses. More bonuses for everyone.”

No sooner had Minister Li finished speaking than the atmosphere became lively. His previous words, though inspiring, couldn’t compare to the tangible reward.

“Li Xiang, what position do you hold in the Jinghai City Public Security Bureau?”

After promising rewards, Li Zhongqing turned his gaze back to Li Xiang and asked.

“Reporting to Minister Li, I am the captain of the first criminal investigation team in Jinghai City.”

“Since you’re trained in criminal investigation, would you be interested in taking on the case I’ve got?”

Li Xiang was taken aback, realizing that this was a test from Li Zhongqing. If he could solve this concerning case, it would greatly benefit his career.

Indeed, as he thought, that was exactly what Li Zhongqing meant.

Li Zhongqing had observed Li Xiang’s performance abroad, lacking neither force, wisdom, nor courage. Now, achieving great success in another field made him highly desirable for the police force.

However, since Li Xiang rose through criminal investigation, how experienced he truly was in this area remained uncertain. If given such significant responsibility hastily, only for it to backfire, it would tarnish Li Zhongqing’s reputation as a policeman unable to recognize talent.

Therefore, he took this opportunity to have Li Xiang take over the case to assess his investigative abilities.

Especially with these old unsolved cases, which are the real test of one’s capability. If Li Xiang could solve it well, then he could be confidently placed in a crucial position.

“If Minister Li dares to give it, I dare to take it.”

Li Xiang, still young, didn’t want to miss such an opportunity. The time for young people to achieve great things is when they’re young. Once old, ambition fades away.

“Good, commendable courage. But let me be clear first; this case is not as simple as you might think. It’s been at least fifteen years, and the relevant clues are useless. The difficulty is extraordinary. Once you take over, don’t throw in the towel just because it’s hard, alright?”

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