A shout came from behind her, it was in English, which Gu Wenjuan could hardly understand, but in the blink of an eye, she realized she was surrounded by people.
Gu Wenjuan was panicked by this sudden scene.
Looking around, she noticed that the crowd consisted of foreigners with fierce appearances, not the kind to be trifled with.
Gu Wenjuan instinctively wanted to leave, but someone blocked her way and said in English, "Thief, thinking of leaving after stealing?"
Gu Wenjuan couldn’t understand what they were saying. She stammered in her limited English, "Sorry, I can’t speak English, do you speak Chinese?"
Her words only made those around her look at each other in confusion, and then Gu Wenjuan watched them shouting angrily.
After a commotion, more and more people were drawn to the scene.
Many pointed at Gu Wenjuan, and what was terrifying was that she had no idea why they were treating her this way, only that they harbored strong malice towards her.
Gu Wenjuan hugged her arms tightly, shrinking her figure, almost bursting into tears as she choked out, "Does anyone speak Chinese? What’s happened!"
Soon after she finished speaking, a man emerged from the crowd and said, "Girl, did you steal jewelry from their store? Now they want the coast guard to arrest you for theft."
Gu Wenjuan’s eyes widened in disbelief, "How is that possible? How could I steal anything? I didn’t take anything!"
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Gu Wenjuan cried helplessly, "I didn’t, I really didn’t steal anything! I wouldn’t do such a thing, and this is my first time here since I got on the ship..."
It was her first time on such a luxurious cruise.
This wasn’t just a cruise; it was practically an island!
Not only did it have all entertainment facilities, but it also boasted malls and cars, everything one might need.
She had even joyfully shared a moment on her social network, yet she dared not approach any place where spending money was required.
She had no money, and being able to come to such a place was a surprise enough for her. She hadn’t even dared to look too long at these places, let alone enter any shops. How could she possibly steal?!
The translator relayed Gu Wenjuan’s words, but the group was convinced that she was associated with a criminal gang, and someone even came forward trying to pull her away.
Gu Wenjuan screamed sharply, scared, instinctively leaning on the translator for support.
The translator stood up for her, blocking them and protecting Gu Wenjuan. She heard him shouting loudly, then it seemed like he said something to them.
Gu Wenjuan had never felt so helpless, tears streaming down her face.
The translator soon looked at Gu Wenjuan, hesitated, and said, "I talked to them. They said they would let you go, but you must compensate for their losses today. Otherwise, they will call the police."
Gu Wenjuan clung to him, crying, "It wasn’t me, I didn’t do it, I really didn’t."
The man hurriedly consoled Gu Wenjuan, "I know you didn’t, but these people are relentless. We can’t keep arguing with them. I asked, and they claimed their loss today amounts to over five thousand dollars. If you pay this amount, they will let you go."