Chapter 17 Section 5 Theft Training

To become a qualified thief, you need to pass three levels: the level of guts, the level of technology, and the level of will.Only after passing the three levels can one enter the rivers and lakes alone.If you become famous in the rivers and lakes, you can be promoted to your brother; if your brother does well, you can be promoted to your father; if your father is famous, you can become a grandfather.And grandpa is the leader of a theft gang, that is, the chief rudder.There is a strict hierarchy in the theft gang, and anyone who commits a crime will be severely punished.Now I know that what I knew about thieves in the past is barely superficial.

I remembered the very beautiful girl I saw at the juvenile aid station. She said that her father taught her to steal. It turned out that her father was not her own father, but a title in the thieves gang, that is, master. That night, I lived in that building. I lived alone in a room with a bunk bed and a bunk on top, but it was always empty. I don't know how long I slept, but I was suddenly woken up by someone, and the glare of the light made me unable to open my eyes.Before I realized where I was, the black glasses were put on my eyes again, and I was led out of the room, took the elevator to the ground floor, and was stuffed into the car again.

The car was driving on the silent street in the middle of the night, only the slight rustling sound of the wheels rubbing against the asphalt road was heard. I don't know how long it had passed, and I didn't know where it was. The sound of vomiting.The car continued to move forward, and the body began to bump. I judged that they might have come to the wilderness. After a while, the car finally stopped, I was pulled out of the car, and I took off my black glasses. A thin, tall man who looked like a hanged ghost said: "Stay here, I will pick you up at dawn, where are you?" You are not allowed to go." After speaking, he got into the car and the car drove away.

I wandered around, suddenly terrified, this is a cemetery.They left me alone in the cemetery and left. The moonlight shines on the mounds far and near, and there seems to be a quiet light in the mounds. The night wind blows in gusts, and the knee-deep grass and dead leaves on the trees make rustling sounds, as if someone is coming on tiptoe. .I found two stones on the ground and held them in my hands to give myself courage.Suddenly, there was a tragic laughter from the dead tree beside him, the sound was dry, like tiles passing by tiles.I was startled, and took a few steps back, only to see clearly that it was the owl laughing miserably.

I threw the stone at the dead tree, and the owl screamed and flew away. In the night, I saw its long wings spread out. The background was a round and big moon like a rolling pan. It seemed to fly into the moon. .Legend has it that owls feed on carrion. During the day, they hide in their nests, but at night, they are always active in piles of graves. Although I followed Uncle Gousheng tomb robbery before, I clearly know that under these piles of raised earth bags, there are actually deep caves drilled by skeletons and countless insects.The caves are under the weeds, and the weeds are between the caves. In summer, there are poisonous snakes, centipedes, toads and other poisonous things in the weeds. However, it is winter now, and these poisonous things have hibernated, and only the toads are left among the weeds. Scary rabbits and sneaky foxes.However, I was still terrified to be alone in the mass graves in the winter night.All kinds of ghost legends suddenly came to my mind, and flashed in front of my eyes like movie scenes, making my heart tremble; the cold wind blowing on my body made my body tremble again.In such a cold winter midnight, I am like a dead leaf in the autumn rain, hanging alone on the branch, and I don’t know when it will fall.

I suddenly remembered Gorky’s "The World" that I read when I was a child. There is such a plot in it: the young Alyosha once spent a night in a random graveyard, and his companions did not believe it. The next night, Alyosha went to the random graveyard again. ... I feel very ashamed. Alyosha is Gorky. The young Gorky dared to face the graves alone, but I, who claim to be courageous, don't have the courage? I pulled out a lot of weeds, spread them on the ground, and made a bed on the ground. Then, I covered my body with the weeds again, exposing only one head, so that my body felt a little warm.I looked at the moon and stars in the sky, and recalled the plots in the novels I had read before: Anna and Vronsky met for the first time at the train station; Christopher and Sharpine chatted on the roof in summer; Lin Chong killed his enemies and set fire to the forage field; Bai Jiaxuan's spine was broken by Heiwa... I have loved reading since I was a child. Never tire of watching.Therefore, over the years, whenever I am lonely, whenever I fail in setbacks, I rely on recalling the characters and plots in these literary classics to tide me over and increase my motivation.

Later, I fell asleep. After dawn, the car came to me, but I was still sound asleep.After I was woken up, the car took me back to the complex with the elevator.I was still blindfolded, still unable to discern the path. From this day on, I will undergo rigorous training. The instructors in the thieves gang train new thieves. The degree of strictness and hardship is no less than that of special forces. A skilled thief can steal thousands of yuan a day, tens of thousands of yuan a month, and hundreds of thousands of yuan a year if the theft goes well. Therefore, the thief leader and the instructor are very willing to work hard on training the thief.They think it's a lucrative business.

The man who lacks two fingers on his right hand is nicknamed the Lame Wolf, and he is the training instructor of the theft gang. After breakfast, the lame wolf and another man with triangular eyes took me to the toilet of a factory.The toilet in this factory is still a squatting pit in the collective era. During peak hours, when you walk into the toilet, you can see a row of sharp buttocks. Now, the factory may have been on holiday, and as far as the eye can see, there are not many people in the yard.The lame wolf asked me to jump into the cesspit and traverse a distance of more than 20 meters from one end to the other.

The cesspit exudes a pungent stench that makes people want to vomit.However, at this point, I have no way out. If I move forward, I will survive a desperate situation; if I go backward, I will die. I gritted my teeth, held my breath, climbed on the rough stones beside the cesspit, and jumped into the cesspit.This is the south, the Tropic of Cancer passes through it, and the heat is still there during the day.There was a layer of coarse-grained flies and plump maggots floating in the cesspit. I struggled to crawl among the flying flies and wriggling maggots, and every step seemed to use up all my strength.A blood vessel burst on his head, and the scar from being beaten by a boxing master was unbearably painful.Step by step, step by step, I crawled towards that side, and finally touched the stone on the other side. I turned over and climbed up, vomiting heavily.

After a few minutes, I got up and wiped the excrement on my body with straw. The lame wolf and Triangle Eyes came to me again. Triangle Eyes threw a razor in front of me, and he asked me to cut a knife on my arm. The wound, let the blood flow out. This is nothing compared to the stench in the cesspit.I picked up the blade and cut an inch-long wound on my left arm. Blood dripped down, dripping drop by drop on the grass.The triangular eyes shouted: "Apply on the face." I wiped the wound with the palm of my hand, and then applied it on my face. I could smell the fresh fishy smell of blood.Triangle Eyes said with satisfaction: "Stop the bleeding." I grabbed a handful of soil and pressed it on the wound.

Since then, I know that drilling cesspit and scratching wounds is a compulsory course for every thief to get started.When the thief's whereabouts are revealed and people chase him, the thief will get into the foul-smelling sewer, or get into the latrine, and he can get away.If the thieves are surrounded on all sides and have nowhere to escape, they will resort to self-mutilation, scratching their faces or bodies, and the chasers will feel pity for the thieves when they see the pity of the thieves, and let the thieves live; He was caught and sent to the police station, but because the thief was injured, he had to be sent to the hospital for bandage treatment, and the thief could also escape on the road or in the hospital. The lame wolf's favorite saying is: Only when you suffer hardships can you become a superior person.Can stand the extreme stench of feces, what else can a thief not endure?How can a thief feel compassion for others when he can pick up a blade and cut himself? A thief who has been trained extremely harshly has an extremely cruel heart. At that time, I broke into the gang of thieves out of my own courage. I never expected that I would have to endure such cruel torture.At that time, I used a common saying in the Northwest countryside, that is, "Jinggouzi chases wolves, playing bold".If I were to break into the gang of thieves now, I don't know if I still have the courage. Drilling cesspit and scratching wounds is only the first step of training, followed by more severe tests.I remember that on the second day when I met the lame wolf, I was forced to go into the sewer from one side, crawled hundreds of meters in the stench and dirt, and got out from the other side.This scenario is like the escape from prison scene in the movie.Since then, whenever I think about this experience, I am so sick that I cannot eat. Lame Wolf is an excellent instructor. His training content is specific and rich. He asked me to use the sewer pipe to climb up to the fifth floor with bare hands and sneak in through the window; It also taught me to shrink my body to the minimum and get out from the gap in the opened steel bars. Because I was worried that the description would be too detailed and would be imitated by the theft gang, I can only briefly talk about the training process at that time.The content of technical-related training includes: fingers pick out steel balls from boiling water, pinch marbles, until finally they can pinch coins.It is said that in the old society decades ago, professional thieves underwent harsh training, and their middle and index fingers became the same length.However, I have not seen such fingers, but the middle fingers of these thieves are indeed shorter than ordinary people. The thief training also includes Xiaoli Feidao, which is mainly aimed at backpacks and pockets inside clothes.A skilled thief would cut the wallet in the backpack and fall out; but if he cut from the outside of the clothes to the pocket inside the clothes, the pocket would be torn open without any feeling. There is also a modified Xiao Li Feidao, made of iron sheets into fingertips, with a very sharp long nail-like blade on the front, worn on the fingertips, and the backpack will be cut open with a light swipe. Tweezers are also an important tool for thieves. Unlike the tweezers used in hospitals, these tweezers are all modified, some for stealing wallets, and some for stealing mobile phones.Tweezers of different shapes have different purposes. The thieves operate in different regions, and cannot operate across regions. Otherwise, the rules of the world will be messed up, and it will be difficult for the boss to gain a foothold in the world. After a thief steals something, he will not rush to sell it, but store it for three days.If the owner has a gangster background, someone will come to the door, and the boss must return it.People with a certain position in the underworld just need to say where and when they lost something, and people in the world will know who stole it, and they must return the original thing.After three days, if no one cares, the stolen goods can be sold. There are many kinds of thieves. There are thieves who specialize in stealing wallets; there are thieves who specialize in breaking doors and locks;Moreover, the same type of thieves from different gangs have different training contents. Even thieves who specialize in stealing wallets and mobile phone cameras can be divided into several types. Some thieves specialize in stealing on the street, some specialize in stealing on buses, and some specialize in stealing in hospitals... There are also many ways for thieves to cooperate. Some men and women pretend to be lovers to steal, some women steal with children in their arms, some men cooperate to steal, and some pretend to be father and son to steal... The rivers and lakes are sinister and unfathomable. The content of the will test is to suffer all kinds of beatings and tests. Their purpose is "the base camp cannot be exposed even if killed, and the absolute safety of the base camp must be protected."In fact, in order to prevent being captured, their base camp is also changing frequently. In the training of this level, I was asked to put my palm on the blazing flame, and when the flesh was about to melt, I put my fingers into the cold water; they also used bamboo sticks like the guards in the dregs cave , inserted between my toes, and if I groaned, the punishment would be harsher. Thieves who pass through these three levels already have a steely will, a ruthless heart and superb skills.With only organization and money left in their eyes, they have become a complete theft machine. They are cold-blooded, they have no feelings. So, what are the characteristics of a thief? When we walk on the street, stand on the bus or subway, it is not difficult to identify who is a thief around us. First glance.The thief's eyes never dare to meet your eyes, he always looks down your chest, stays on your bags and pockets.When thieves look at people, they never turn their heads and look straight at them like normal people. Instead, they keep their necks still and glance to the sides with their eyes, and their eyes are very erratic.People with rich social experience, when they get on the bus, look to both sides to know who is a passenger and who is a thief. Second look at the items.Thieves always go out empty-handed, this is for the convenience of movement.If you see people with big bags and small bags, they must be passengers.When thieves steal, in order to hide the sight of others, they usually put a newspaper or a coat on the forearm. People who encounter this kind of dress are likely to be thieves. The third is action.The more people there are, the more thieves like to go, so there is an opportunity to take advantage of them.For example, there are often thieves in front of the discount counters of large shopping malls, bus stops, and the entrances of the registration rooms of hospitals.If someone gets in and out in front of the rush-buying counter, it must be a thief; if someone squeezes up from the front door of the bus and immediately gets off the back door, it must be a thief; It is undoubtedly a thief to line up again at the back. Fourth, look at the position.The bus is a place where there are many thieves. After the thieves get on the bus, even if there are seats, they will not sit, but stand at the door.Regardless of whether the bus starts or brakes, the thief's body falls forward and leans against the person in front.Therefore, if you encounter such a strange person, you must pay more attention, he must be a thief. Fifth, look at language.No matter on the street, on the bus, or on the subway, if someone tells you that you dropped something, you must check to see if it belongs to you. , since it is a small advantage, why don't they take it, but remind you?If it is really your own, you should also pay attention to your belongings when picking it up.In the gang of thieves, there is a kind of person called putting on airs, which is to divert your sight and attention to let other thieves take the opportunity to steal. There is also a kind of thief who puts on airs, gets on the bus first when there are many people, blocks the door, and feels for the change on his body, but he can’t find it by searching left and right. The passengers below urge him, and he is still looking for change. His accomplices were already stealing among the crowd.After the accomplice succeeds, the person will get out of the car again.When encountering this kind of weird behavior, be sure to keep an eye on your wallet and mobile phone. When we are away from home, how can we not give thieves an opportunity? That kind of backpack is the easiest for thieves to start with. When you go out, if you like to carry this kind of bag, don't put valuables in it.If you put valuables, put the backpack on your chest.Put the wallet in the underwear pocket, don't expose it, and don't put it in the back pocket of the jeans. Many young men and women think that putting the wallet in the trouser pocket behind the jeans looks chic, but it actually provides convenience for thieves. When taking the bus and subway, don't be crowded, be civilized and courteous, and get on the bus in order.If you have valuables and a lot of cash on you, don't be crowded, and it doesn't matter if you get in the car last.After getting in the car, don't stand at the door of the car, this area is a high-risk area for theft.If someone is deliberately crowded in the car, be more careful, it is very likely that a thief has appeared.If you have valuables, keep an eye out for people who bump into you or strike up a conversation with you, and be wary of their movements.Don't doze off if you're sitting in the seat, if you're asleep a thief can steal your wallet no matter where you put it.All in all, as long as you are careful, thieves can't do it. On the bus, you should also pay attention to the code words of some drivers. The bus drivers are very familiar with who is the thief, but they can't say it clearly, because they are worried about the revenge of the gang of thieves.If the driver shouts: "Go back, don't block the door." It means that there is a thief in the car, and the thief is at the door.If the driver shouts: "That fat man, what are you squeezing?" Then the thief may be stealing the fat man, and the fat man should step aside to avoid crowding with others.If the driver strikes up a conversation with you, asks you where you are going, where you are from, and asks you to stand behind him, it means that the thief has already set his sights on you. When eating in a restaurant, be sure to put your bag on your chest and lap, and don't put it aside. Restaurants are also places where thieves often move.When the clothes are draped over the back of the chair, do not put wallets and mobile phones in your pockets. This is the most likely to be stolen by thieves. Even if the hotel staff puts a sheath on your clothes, it is not safe. People who go on a trip must not put all their money in one place. If it is stolen by a thief, you will not even have the travel expenses to go home.Keep only some change in the outside pocket, and keep the rest in your underwear pocket or some other hidden place.After the money in this place is spent, you can withdraw money from another place. When withdrawing money, you must avoid other people's sight, so as to ensure safety. During the years of unannounced visits, I have escaped countless times. I feel that my nerves are stronger than the thief, and my experience is richer than that of the thief. After watching a TV series, I feel that I am the unbeatable Xu Sanduo.Therefore, I successfully passed the training courses for thieves, and was praised by the lame wolf. One day, the lame wolf said to me that I can operate in the field.