Xia Wan expressionlessly and carefully put her tools of the crime into her backpack, every movement showing extreme caution and practice.
Her once clear and bright eyes were now as cold and piercing as a frozen pool, making it impossible to look directly at her. A faint, almost imperceptible sneer played on her lips, tinged with disdain and contempt.
Then, Xia Wan turned around without hesitation and walked towards the exit of the department store with light and firm steps.
Her back was straight and slender, as if she were indifferent to everything around her.
Behind her was the waiter, who was trembling with fear and as pale as a sheet of paper.
Despite the waiter bowing repeatedly to Xia Wan until his back was almost bent at a right angle, and the tingling and numb pain spreading rapidly from his waist to his whole body, Xia Wan seemed not to notice anything at all.
She was like an emotionless statue, leaving the scene without looking back, leaving the waiter with only a cold and indifferent figure receding into the distance.
The waitress was filled with fear and confusion. She couldn't understand how this seemingly unsophisticated young girl could be so difficult to deal with.
What puzzled her even more was that she didn't know what kind of strange method Xia Wan had used to make her instantly mute, unable to utter a single word.
Unable to express what was happening to her, the waiter could only suppress her panic and helplessness and reach out to grab a colleague who she usually got along well with.
She gripped the other person's sleeve tightly, looking at them with pleading eyes, hoping this colleague would accompany her to the manager's office and act as her spokesperson.
Just then, Xia Wan, who had just reached the entrance of the department store, was unexpectedly stopped by several tall, well-tailored men in suits.
These men all had serious expressions and cold faces, exuding a chilling aura.
The burly, serious-looking man leading the group was Guo Aimin, the department store's manager.
His sharp, hawk-like eyes were fixed on Xia Wan, as if trying to see through her, while he shouted, "You ungrateful wretch! How dare you poison our employee and make him mute? Do you really think you can just walk away like that?"
Xia Wan's delicate face was now full of innocence. Her big, bright eyes were wide open like saucers as she replied in astonishment, "I really didn't do such a thing! You mustn't wrong an innocent person!"
Despite her words, a hint of unwavering determination could be discerned in her eyes, clearly indicating that she felt no fear in the face of this menacing group.
However, deep down, Xia Wan was thinking to herself, "I didn't expect these people to move so fast. They caught up in the blink of an eye! This is really troublesome..."
Guo Aimin was already extremely anxious when he saw that his niece was unable to speak due to poisoning. Now, seeing that Xia Wan not only refused to admit her mistake but was also so self-righteous, he was even more furious.
He suddenly swung his arm, and the staff standing beside him immediately pounced on Xia Wan like hungry tigers, seemingly intending to forcibly drag her back into the department store.
Although Xia Wan's eyes showed no fear, her voice involuntarily trembled slightly as the men were about to touch her body. She appeared utterly terrified, struggling and resisting while screaming at the top of her lungs:
"Help! Everyone, please help me! The department store manager is openly bullying me in broad daylight! Anyone who dares to shop at this department store again will have to be extra careful!"
Xia Wan screamed in panic, desperately trying to dodge those who were trying to grab her.
Every time was extremely dangerous, as if if you were even slightly slower, you would be firmly captured by your opponent.
To those around her, this poor little girl was clearly suffering from extremely severe bullying and persecution.
She dodged left and right, looking disheveled, but she could not shake off the entanglement of those wolves and tigers.
Of course, it was all an act on his part; she would even stomp on the person she grabbed without realizing it.
"Please help me! Call the police! These heartless bastards tried to steal my newly bought items! They're so arrogant and domineering; if they succeed so easily today, they might target you tomorrow! We cannot tolerate this kind of evil!"
Xia Wan screamed at the top of her lungs, her voice filled with fear and anger.
However, her intense reaction greatly frightened Guo Aimin.
After all, as the manager of the department store, he was under the supervision of several layers of superiors.
Besides, there have always been people eagerly waiting to catch him doing something wrong! So, we absolutely can't let this girl continue to cause trouble like this!
So Guo Aimin quickly jumped out and shouted, "Don't believe this brat's nonsense! It was clearly this ignorant brat who injured our department store employee. How can she just walk away after hitting someone?"
His words stunned the people who had been planning to help report the incident. For a moment, they looked at each other, completely unsure who to believe.
Some of those who were just moments ago indignant and ready to step forward have now involuntarily stopped and hesitated.
As Xia Wan looked at the arrogant and shameless faces of Guo Aimin and the others, her anger burned even more fiercely.
She clenched her teeth, her eyes almost spitting fire, and secretly vowed to fight this evil force to the end.
Seeing that everyone seemed to be fooled by him, he spoke again: "Don't listen to what he said. This is my first time in a department store. How could I possibly hit an employee? These people are so skilled at grabbing people; they must have done this many times before... You all come to the department store to buy things, and you might encounter similar treatment..."
Her words made everyone realize that it was true; they often came here to buy things, although these people didn't treat them like they did this little girl, directly robbing them.
However, the waiters there can be rude, sometimes even verbally abusive, saying hurtful things to pressure customers into spending more money.
Moreover, the little girl looked fair-skinned and thin; she didn't seem like someone who would fight at all!
Upon realizing this, someone turned around and left to report it to the police.
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