Episode Summary
In "Fancy Land" Episode 5, the investigation into Bai Tao's car crash reveals a mysteriously missing roadblock. Gu Nan confronts Lin Yi about a suspicious 2 million transfer he made to the deceased Zhang Xiaochuan. Consumed by guilt over her son's death, Bai Tao's mother, Bai Fan, has a public breakdown at his funeral, which erupts into a physical brawl. Meanwhile, Li Yan discovers her daughter, Nian Nian, may have a hearing impairment. The episode concludes with a shocking cliffhanger when Li Meng stages a play titled The Death of Zhang Xiaochuan, explicitly naming Li Yan's mother, Li Xiulan, as the murderer.
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Fancy Land Episode 5 Recap: A Funeral in Chaos and a Play of Death
This Episode , grief and suspicion collide as the investigations into two separate deaths begin to intertwine, culminating in a chaotic funeral and a shocking, public accusation.
A Missing Roadblock and a Mysterious Transfer
At the scene of the car crash, investigators Qin Yang and Sun Mou discover a crucial detail: a roadblock that should have been present has fallen into the sea. They debate whether it was blown away by strong winds or deliberately removed, leaving the nature of the crash an open question. Meanwhile, Lin Yi launches his own parallel inquiries, ordering a toxicology report to check the deceased Bai Tao’s blood alcohol content and a background check on everyone he was in contact with before his death.
The mystery deepens when Gu Nan uncovers a significant financial discrepancy. She confronts Lin Yi, revealing she knows about a private 2 million transfer he made directly to Zhang Xiaochuan’s personal account. She presses him on the purpose of the funds, pointing out how suspicious a private, off-the-books payment looks. With Zhang Xiaochuan now dead, Gu Nan warns Lin Yi that if the police discover this transaction, they will undoubtedly dig deeper. Lin Yi offers no clear explanation, heightening the suspicion around him.
A Mother's Guilt and a Public Breakdown
At the police station, Bai Fan’s world shatters. She identifies a piece of evidence—a birthday gift she gave her son, Bai Tao—and collapses in grief upon confirming he was the victim. The confirmation triggers a painful memory of a recent, heated argument where Bai Tao confessed he "didn't want to live anymore," a cry for help she met with harsh words.
Consumed by guilt, Bai Fan storms to the market to confront Li Xiulan, convinced she must have said something to push her son over the edge. She demands to know what they talked about, but Li Xiulan, while admitting she met with Bai Tao once, remains tight-lipped about the details. She attempts to offer Bai Fan money as a condolence, which is angrily refused. Later, when her daughter Li Yan asks what happened, Li Xiulan only says she understands a mother's pain, revealing nothing more.
Chaos at the Funeral
The simmering tensions explode at Bai Tao’s funeral. During the service, Bai Fan’s ex-husband publicly blames her for their son's death, accusing her of being a negligent mother. Staring at her son’s photograph, a devastated Bai Fan confesses to everyone present. She tearfully admits that Bai Tao had sent her messages about his pain, but she only responded with anger. "I was the last straw that broke my son," she chokes out. Her confession sends her ex-husband into a rage, and he slaps her across the face. Bai Fan fights back, and the solemn memorial descends into a chaotic brawl. Amid the pandemonium, Li Xiulan quickly pulls Li Yan away from the scene.
A Child's Silence and a Shocking Accusation
During a quieter moment at the funeral, Li Yan leads a group of children in a song, but she notices her own daughter, Nian Nian, is silent and withdrawn. When she asks her about it later, Nian Nian says she is afraid of "not singing it right." As Li Yan plays the piano for her alone, she notices Nian Nian’s delayed reactions and realizes the little girl might have a hearing problem. She immediately tells Lin Yi that Nian Nian needs to see a doctor.
Just then, Li Yan receives an invitation from Li Meng and rushes to a local theater. She arrives to a disturbing scene on a darkened stage: a masked figure is violently stabbing a puppet with a knife. As Li Yan watches in horror, the figure removes the mask to reveal Li Meng. She calmly explains it’s a rehearsal for her new, self-written play, titled The Death of Zhang Xiaochuan. She then points to the program in her hand, where the cast list names the murderer: "Li Xiulan."
Furious and horrified, Li Yan turns and leaves. As she walks out, Li Meng’s voice echoes through the empty theater: "The script never lies."
