The Thief and the Big Swindler

Li Zhijun is a college student, and the story begins when he goes home for a visit. Before dying, his grandfather leaves him a treasured object he had spent most of his life collecting. But in the final moments of his life, the treasure is stolen by three passersby through a twist of fate. The artifact then draws Li into the world of local con artists, each with their own distinctive regional tricks. Starting with a theft and spiraling into all kinds of scams, the story keeps readers engrossed from beginning to end in a tale of petty thieves and master swindlers that will make you laugh, rage, and worry.