After recording the details of the case, the police officer blinked his innocent-looking eyes and told them, "C'est fini." (It's over.)
Lin Xiao relayed the story to Wei Changfeng, and the others were surprised, saying, "That's it?"
They only typed one page of text, without mentioning going to investigate the scene or retrieving surveillance footage.
Lin Xiao said, "There aren't many surveillance cameras on the streets of France. Let's go back and wait. We left our phone numbers, right? The police will contact us if there's any news."
However, we may not receive any notification until the day we leave France.
Although she had only visited France as a tourist and had never lived there long-term, she was extremely familiar with the French way of doing things.
This was mainly due to her father's business dealings with the French. In every European trade, dealing with the French was the most troublesome thing for her father.
They're either striking today, marching tomorrow, and taking a holiday the day after tomorrow or the day after that.
Unfortunately, this old capitalist empire still retains some influence. In Europe, especially within the European Union, France, like Germany, is basically one of the leading powers.
Both countries have maintained relatively good relations and trade with China, so doing business with Europe inevitably involves dealing with the French and Germans.
In stark contrast to the meticulousness and rigidity of the Germans, the French have taken a free and easygoing attitude to the extreme, even in the business world.
Therefore, given the choice, most foreign businessmen would prefer to work with German clients, and even the French themselves are no exception.
Of course, these circumstances couldn't be explained to Wei Changfeng and the others in a short time, so Lin Xiao could only advise everyone to go back and wait for news.
Now that the statement taking was finished, everyone agreed that there was no need to bother the brand's translator any further.
If we contact a translator, they will definitely notify the sponsor of this business opportunity as soon as possible.
It would be too much trouble to mobilize a large number of people, and it doesn't seem to help the police solve the case quickly. So, let's just let it go and handle it ourselves.
Fortunately, the girl they bumped into today was a fellow countrywoman with excellent French skills. Not only did she not blame them, but she also kindly helped them. Zhao Hui and the others felt that this was a stroke of luck amidst misfortune.
Although the case has been successfully filed, it is impossible to predict when the items will be recovered.
Lin Xiao helped everyone call the Chinese Embassy in Paris from the police station. The embassy has a 24-hour hotline.
The embassy staff are quite concerned about the difficulties faced by their compatriots in France, and they also have a deep understanding of the efficiency of the French people.
First, reassure them not to panic, as passport theft is a common problem that many people have encountered, and it is not complicated to deal with.
If the amount stolen is substantial, the chances of recovering it are relatively small.
At the time of the robbery, Zhao Hui and Xiao Hao were taking pictures of Wei Changfeng, with their cameras in their hands. The biggest losses were some cash, various documents, and bank cards in their bags.
The embassy staff told them that the passport issue was easy to resolve, and they could apply for a blue-print "travel document" at the embassy first thing the next morning.
With this document and a passport loss certificate issued by the police station, you can still take short trips in France and buy tickets back home without any problems.
The blueprint travel document is processed quite quickly, and can be obtained in one or two days.
If you need to replace your passport, it will take about two weeks. You can also apply online using the "Chinese Consulate" app on your phone, which will be much faster.
Bank cards should be frozen or cancelled immediately via phone or mobile app. As for cash, don't expect to get it back intact.
This phone call put everyone at ease; at least for the time being, they no longer had to worry about being undocumented in Paris.
Holding the passport loss certificate issued by the police station, the group thanked the police and left.
Everyone agreed to take Lin Xiao home because he had really helped a lot.
Despite nearly being injured in the accident, they still went out of their way to help them successfully file a police report, putting aside any past grievances.
Lin Xiao couldn't refuse everyone's kindness, so they all walked back together.
Wei Changfeng asked her several times along the way if she was injured.
Lin Xiao said that if he were injured, how could he still be so lively and energetic like this?
"What if there are long-term effects from a concussion?"
Lin Xiao rolled her eyes at him, both amused and exasperated: "Can't you wish me well for once? Don't worry, even if I feel dizzy, nauseous, and vomiting tomorrow, I won't try to extort you."
Wei Changfeng quickly clarified, "That's not what I meant, really!"
Lin Xiao laughed: "I know, I was just joking. Are you sure you're alright? You were hit pretty hard too."
Seeing that Lin Xiao wasn't angry, Wei Changfeng felt relieved: "I'm fine. I'm very resilient. I went through a lot of rough times when I participated in variety shows before. I'm quite tough." He chuckled to himself as he spoke.
Lin Xiao glanced at him and seemed to see a side of him she had never seen on TV before. Underneath his cool and aloof exterior, he looked like a simpleton.
The bakery was on the street not far from Lin Xiao's building, and I passed by it again on my way back.
Wei Changfeng suggested that everyone have dinner together before going back. But Lin Xiao felt too tired and declined.
He had no choice but to insist on making up for all the bread Lin Xiao had lost today because of him, so he went on a shopping spree before the store closed, buying almost every kind of bread.
Lin Xiao couldn't stop him. Looking at the two large bags of bread in his arms, he laughed and said, "Big brother, are you planning to let me eat bread for a month?"
"No, no. You're too tired today, go back and get some rest. Tomorrow we'll go to the embassy to get the documents done and then treat you to dinner as a way of thanking you and making amends."
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