Because the angle of the camera only caught her from her side, all they could see was that she made a move to raise her hand. Then she glanced at the price tag and quickly made a move to put the ring back in place. However, because of the angle, it was impossible to see clearly if she had put it back. The store manager saw this and began to make a big deal of it.
âSo you did touch this ring.â
Naturally, Liang Yin was honest in her reply. âI did, because I thought it was beautiful. But when I saw the price, I thought it was too expensive. I was afraid Iâd break it, so I put it back.â
The store manager was obviously convinced of her âstealingâ.
âFrom this angle, who can tell if you actually put it back in place!? We only saw you pick it up. We didnât see you put it back. Lookââ The store manager pointed at the screen. âYouâre obviously bluffing. Actually, you didnât put it back, did you? The item is actually still with you!â
Liang was furious. âHow would I know where the surveillance cameras are positioned?â
âPerhaps you had already surveyed the store?â
âDonât be unreasonable. You obviously want to search me, donât you?â Liang Yin was clearly indignant. âLet me tell you, I will not allow you to search me!â
The store manager was furious when she heard this. She pointed at Liang Yin accusingly and told the policeman. âOfficer, look, look! What kind of attitude is this? Sheâs not cooperating with the investigation at all!â
Liang Yin retorted, âAm I an offender? Why should I cooperate with your investigation?!â
The policeman scolded them. âStop arguing, both of you. Calm down! You canât judge this matter based on a few actions! Trying to convict someone based on this is pushing it too far.â
With that, the policeman turned around and said to Liang Yin, âMiss, I think youâve seen the recording. Indeed, from this angle itâs not clear that youâve put the item back. Of course, we have no right to perform a search, but if youâre willing to cooperate with us, you can prove your innocence. Why not? Let us check the items you have on you. If the missing item is indeed not on you, you can just cooperate with us and take a statement. Then you can go home. Nothing will happen.â
Liang Yin insisted, âI will only follow the rules. If you have a search warrant, I guarantee that I will cooperate with you and allow a search. If not, no one has the right. This is also my right! You have no right to violate it!â
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The store manager got anxious. âStop pretending! Donât you know if you took it or not? Hurry up and return it!â
Although this sapphire ring was not the most expensive item in the store, it was still worth hundreds of thousands. If it were to go missing for no reason, the manager would lose her job! Of course she was anxious. She might even have to compensate out of her own pocket! How could she afford something that cost hundreds of thousands?!
Thus, she got agitated.
However, Liang Yin was determined. âGive up! Do you think Iâm the kind of person who will humiliate myself?! Iâm clearly innocent, so why should I let you search me?! Only criminals will be searched, right?!â
The store manager also clamored, âIf youâre innocent, then why are you looking so guilty!? You can just show us everything you have. If you really donât have it, who would want to waste their time on you?!â
Liang Yin seethed with anger.