As the first light of dawn broke, subtle rays shone through the thin clouds, quietly illuminating the Jiangcheng Criminal Investigation Team's office, which was still shrouded in a dim and serene ambiance.
The hands of the wall clock moved like stealthy walkers, silently edging towards the eight o'clock position.
The criminal investigation team members, however, were already bustling around the office like agile shuttles.
For them, fighting through consecutive battles was as commonplace as daily bread and butter.
Sometimes they even had to endure long, continuous shifts of 72 hours or 96 hours, leaving their bodies utterly exhausted, weariness clinging to them like a malignant tumor.
Yet, due to the deep-seated commitment to their duty, no one uttered a word of complaint.
Last night, Li Jian, the team leader, noticed the bloodshot eyes of his team members, with care and sympathy evident, he specially arranged for a few hours of rest.
