fictionpage Chapter 35 KID
Chapter 35 KID
As planned, I'll see if any master thieves can give me pointers, and hopefully I can even scam a couple of red envelopes.
That way, I'll feel more confident going to the site tomorrow.
The group chat quickly became lively.
Educator Jigsaw: @Lu Yiming, you really have a wide range of hunting methods. Murder, robbery, piecing together corpses. Now you're planning to become a thief?
Outlaw Zhang San: Exactly! If you were caught in our country, the combined charges would be enough to warrant the death penalty. Do you need a death sentence plea?
Che Guevara: @Brother Lu Yiming! I have experience with this! I'll teach you! I can't speak for other things, but I'm an expert at lock picking and running away! I guarantee you'll grab the stuff and run.
Harley Quinn: @MRj puddin! Why are you still ignoring me?! (╥╯^╰╥)
Harley Quinn: @Lu Yiming, you tricked me out of a red envelope! Help me find my treasure!
Lu Yiming's lips twitched. Why was this crazy woman still looking for someone? Wasn't she supposed to go ask Batman?
Why aren't there any master thieves diving in?
What good is a Che Guevara who steals electric bikes?
What I want to learn is how to infiltrate a heavily guarded mansion, not how to remove the battery from a Yadea electric scooter in five minutes!
King of Bank Robbers: What paintings are you stealing? Stop dawdling! When are you going to rob the bank? Robbery is much faster than stealing! Full power, and the money will pile up!
Chemist Lao Bai: @Lu Yiming, you've already done so many bad things, when are you going to come and learn how to make blue rock candy with me?
……
Most of the group members didn't provide any useful information; they were all making fun of his crossover.
Lu Yiming: What's wrong with crossing over? These days, those who can't act become singers, those who can't sing become directors, and those who can't do anything else become novelists, right?
Harley Quinn: Why won't you answer me?! (「▼皿▼」)
At this point, the administrator spoke up.
Professor Moriarty: @Lu Yiming, why did you steal the painting?
Lu Yiming was taken aback. Why? Of course, it's to make money! Is that even a question?
Lu Yiming: Of course it's because it's valuable! A painting of bananas pasted on a wall can sell for hundreds of millions.
Food critic Hannibal: @Lu Yiming If you're doing this to make money, then stealing paintings is not a good choice. Artworks, especially famous paintings, are the hardest stolen goods to sell.
Lu Yiming didn't quite understand. He had never been in contact with the real "high society" art circle in either of his lives, and he knew nothing about wine, let alone famous paintings.
When he was little, Mia and Chen Ruoyan dragged him to an art exhibition. He could admire the art in front of a fire hydrant for half an hour, which made the two girls laugh their heads off.
In his mind, the most valuable things are houses and cars.
Professor Moriarty: The high-end art market is a circle that relies on reputation and stories. Its value is often "hyped" and requires teamwork behind the scenes.
Professor Moriarty: Of course, unless it's a work by a deceased master, it's just a piece of waste paper if you steal it.
Lu Yiming nodded, somewhat understanding.
To put it bluntly, it's similar to stock trading; you need a market maker to support the price.
But the works of a painter like Leonardo da Vinci are certainly still valuable.
Professor Moriarty: So this determines that art theft is often an "order-based" crime. Very few thieves will aimlessly steal a famous painting and then hope to get lucky and sell it on the black market.
More commonly, an anonymous client takes a liking to a particular artwork, pays a huge deposit, and hires a professional team to steal it. The stolen painting is then delivered to the client through special channels, waiting for the scandal to die down.
A thought flashed through Lu Yiming's mind. Order-based crime!
If the professor's speculation is correct, then the theft of "The Battle of Angeli" was very likely due to someone specifically ordering someone to steal it!
Moreover, the person who places the order must know beforehand that the painting is hidden in the Rockefeller family's house!
The range of suspects was narrowed down considerably.
Meeting Mia's father tomorrow will make the investigation much clearer.
Unfortunately, they still didn't manage to scam any useful red envelopes. If they had the perspective and experience of a thief, solving the case would definitely be easier.
Che Guevara: Exactly! What's the point of stealing a piece of scrap paper? It's heavy and you can't eat it! I'll teach you how to steal electric bikes—simple, brutal, and quick money! Spot your target, poke and shove, open the seat, grab the battery, and run away, leaving no trace of your accomplishment!
Lu Yiming's lips twitched. How many batteries would I have to steal to afford a villa?
Lu Yiming: I'm going to a real mansion, a place brimming with good stuff. Gems, antiques, famous paintings. I'll see what's worth stealing then.
King of Bank Robbers: Why not just rob them outright? Grab a weapon, put on a mask, storm in, take the hostages, grab the loot, and run! Clean and efficient! Stop being so effeminate!
Harley Quinn: Where is my puddin?! (╬◣д◢)
Food critic Hannibal Lecter: The security systems of billionaires at this level are often extremely tight. They might even have a private armed force. Do you have a detailed plan of action? Do you have a reliable team?
Lu Yiming: Uh... not yet, let's take it one step at a time.
Just then, a guy whose profile picture was three playing cards spoke up.
KID: @Lu Yiming, you just said that the family has gems.
Lu Yiming didn't recognize him; this must be the first time he'd spoken in the group chat. But he still replied.
Lu Yiming: I think so, those families always have a lot of jewelry collections.
KID: I can help you with something. But in exchange, you have to do me a favor.
Lu Yiming was taken aback. Such a good thing? He decided to agree first.
Lu Yiming: Sure, as long as I can do it.
KID: Keep an eye out for me, does that family have a gem that looks like it's weeping under the moonlight?
???
Lu Yiming looked on with a puzzled expression. A gem that weeps under the moonlight? Is this a fairy tale?
Lu Yiming: Okay, I'll keep an eye out for you.
As soon as he sent the message, a red envelope popped up on his screen!
KID sent out a special red envelope.
The cover features a profile of a man wearing a pure white suit, a white cloak, and a top hat, with a monocle and a crescent moon in the background.
[The red envelope assistant has automatically grabbed a red envelope for you]
[Congratulations on successfully securing: Phantom Trick (KID's exclusive ability) for 20 hours]
The magician's greatest achievement is making all the police officers the audience for his performance. Now, it's time for him to enter.
Lu Yiming was stunned when he saw the description.
This style: pure white suit, monocle, magician, thief...
"This is... Phantom Thief Kid?!"
That pretentious jewel thief who outsmarted the police and kept sending out notices?!
No wonder he made himself look for that "gem that weeps under the moonlight"—it's the Stone of Destiny that Kid has been searching for.
This capability came at the perfect time!
Lu Yiming: @KID Thank you so much! I'll definitely keep an eye out for the items for you!
He had just finished thanking them when another person appeared.
Lu Ban III: @Lu Yiming, if you steal anything good, remember to send it to me. I have many connections, and the price will satisfy you.
Lu Ban III? Isn't that the international thief who drove a yellow Fiat 500 all over the world, stealing treasures from all corners of the globe?
He specializes in stealing top-tier works of art, and a police officer named Qian, who secretly admires him, is always chasing after him.
Wow, this group is full of hidden talents! They're usually quiet, but they come out as soon as it comes to their business.
However, now that he has the ability to send red envelopes, he finally feels a little more confident.
He closed the group chat and lay back down on the bed.
Tomorrow will be interesting.