Episode Summary
In "Fancy Land" Episode 9, the discovery that Bai Tao is alive and the landlord is secretly spying on the family sends shockwaves. Bai Tao blackmails Li Yan, leading to a massive family conflict that exposes deep-seated secrets and results in Li Yan's self-harm. The episode culminates with Li Meng's chilling prophecy that their mother, Li Xiulan, intends to murder Bai Tao that night.
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"Fancy Land" Episode 9 Recap: The Walls Close In
This week on Fancy Land, the fragile peace of the Li family shatters completely. The truth about Bai Tao's fate comes to light, forcing a cascade of secrets out of the shadows. As blackmail, betrayal, and buried trauma collide, the family implodes, culminating in a daughter’s chilling prophecy that hints at a bloody conclusion.
The Landlord is Watching
The episode opens with Qin Yang's investigation into the landlord, Old Qiu. He confirms his suspicions: the landlord isn't stealing electricity; he's secretly monitoring Li Xiulan and her daughters with hidden cameras. Qin Yang immediately informs Li Xiulan of the surveillance and drops another bombshell—Bai Tao is alive. Strangely, Li Xiulan shows no surprise that Bai Tao survived, but she is visibly shaken by the news of the landlord's spying. Her silence on the matter is heavy with unspoken secrets, suggesting she knows far more than she's letting on.
A Ghost's Blackmail
It turns out Bai Tao has been lurking in the shadows, waiting for his moment. He corners a terrified Li Yan, demanding money. He threatens to release the contents of a USB drive if her mother, Li Xiulan, doesn't pay up. Utterly blindsided, Li Yan panics and storms into the local market, where she confronts Li Xiulan in public. Her emotional breakdown creates a chaotic scene as she accuses her mother of hiding the truth. Pushed to her limit, Li Xiulan slaps Li Yan across the face. The confrontation is broken up by the kindly Uncle Wang, who urges Li Yan to go home and calm down, but the damage is done—the family's trust has completely crumbled.
A Mother's Desperation
Overwhelmed and feeling trapped, Li Xiulan breaks down sobbing by the sea. Uncle Wang finds her there, and she confesses her desperate situation, asking to borrow money to handle the crisis. Seeing her anguish, he agrees to help without hesitation. The moment reveals Li Xiulan's profound vulnerability and foreshadows the drastic measures she may soon take.
An Implosion at Home
Li Xiulan returns home to find that her other daughter, Li Meng, has come back. She walks in on a heartbreaking scene: Li Yan is weeping in Li Meng's lap. Li Xiulan produces an envelope from Bai Tao, which contains nude photos of Li Yan taken while she was changing. The horrifying discovery ignites a fierce argument between Li Meng and Li Xiulan. Li Meng furiously blames her mother for her constant secrecy and destructive pride, and the fight escalates until Li Xiulan tries to throw her out. The conflict is brought to a shocking halt when Li Yan, in a state of complete collapse, smashes a glass and cuts her own hand. The injury snaps them out of their rage, and Li Xiulan rushes to bandage the wound. Li Meng decides to stay the night to comfort her traumatized sister.
Qin Yang Closes In
Meanwhile, Qin Yang's investigation is making headway. He reviews security footage and spots Bai Tao entering an alley, but the trail goes cold where the cameras can't see. Recalling an eyewitness who saw Bai Tao stuff an envelope into the Li family's mailbox, Qin Yang confirms that Li Xiulan has been lying to him. His search for answers leads him to Li Yan's school, where he uncovers her tragic past: she was once a piano prodigy whose life was derailed by a bout of meningitis that caused amnesia and epilepsy.
Qin Yang finds Li Yan and asks if she has seen Bai Tao. Though she has a vivid flashback of his threats, she denies everything. He leaves his contact information, hoping she'll reach out, but it's clear she's too afraid to talk.
Spoilers: A Chilling Prophecy
The episode ends on a deeply unsettling note. Li Yan finds Li Meng in the school's rehearsal hall, practicing lines from a script. Furious, Li Yan accuses her of making things up and insists that Bai Tao is still alive.
Li Meng responds with a cold, terrifying prediction: Bai Tao will be dead by the end of the night. She calmly states that their mother, Li Xiulan, is planning to meet him under the pretense of paying him off. But instead of giving him money, she is going to push him to his death from the top of an abandoned building. Li Yan stares at her sister as if she's a monster, refusing to believe the horrifying prophecy. The stage is set for a violent, and potentially tragic, climax.
