本书描写三个小偷因为各种各样的原因误入歧途，在一次行偷过程中偷到了贪官的账本。良心发现，他们共同智斗贪官。最后协助反贪部门揪出了贪腐分子，他们自己也走上正路。（Three thieves have began their criminal career for various reasons. Once in the middle of stealing they discover the account book of a corrupt official. Their better nature asserts itself. They work together to outwit the official and help the anti-corruption department to catch the culprit. The thieves themselves also repent and quit stealing. ）