The "Teplov" gang has its own initiation methods: if you withstand the blow, you're considered a real guy. Despite Ryaba's heavy hand, Grisha passes the test. Gradually, he wins the respect of the guys from the gym. Nikonov's investigation is progressing slowly because the victims of the thieves are in no hurry to report the crimes. Years of experience and a well‑developed intuition tell the colonel that the robbed underground workers have new patrons. But how can he find them?