Rattan Episode 22 Recap
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Following a severe car accident, the family involved was rushed to the hospital. The doctor informed the husband that his wife and child had sustained head injuries with extensive bruising, and their condition was not optimistic, urging him to prepare for the worst. Meanwhile, Qin Fang, consumed by worry, arrived at the hospital, his emotions a complex mix. That night, Qin Fang was plagued by unsettling dreams again.
He dreamt of Si Teng elegantly sipping tea, only for her to turn and reveal the face of Bai Ying, who then declared, "It's over." Qin Fang awoke with a start, bewildered by the recurring strange dreams. To his surprise, Yan Furui also had a dream about Si Teng.
In Yan Furui's dream, Si Teng advised him against returning to Cangcheng Mountain, suggesting he stay in Yuhang to start a small business, adding that Qin Fang would be there to help him financially. Both dreams concluded with Si Teng uttering the same cryptic phrase, "It's over." Hearing this, Qin Fang rushed to Si Teng's room, only to find her clothes still there, confirming his fears that she had indeed left.
He was furious, yelling that he refused to accept her departure and feeling like discarded waste. He stormed out, buying and devouring a large quantity of food in a fit of rage. Yan Furui, thinking he was being helpful, started to pack up Si Teng's unworn clothes, intending to sell them. Qin Fang erupted in a fresh wave of fury, forbidding him from touching her belongings.
Frightened, Yan Furui quickly offered to make tea to calm him down, while Qin Fang vehemently declared that Si Teng could not just make a clean break with him. Concurrently, in his laboratory, Wang Qiankun was struggling to verify the DNA of both Si Teng and Qin Fang, a baffling anomaly he referred to as "alien's blood," pushing him to the brink of collapse. Determined to find Si Teng, Qin Fang pressed Yan Furui for her possible whereabouts.
Yan Furui questioned why Qin Fang would abandon a peaceful life to put himself in danger, even suggesting Qin Fang might harbor romantic feelings for Si Teng. Qin Fang, however, had a deeper theory. He reasoned that Si Teng giving Bai Ying half her power must have been a necessity, likely because she couldn't bear the full power of the Red Umbrella herself. He posited that Si Teng, aware of Bai Ying's cunning, must have a plan to stop her.
Qin Fang speculated that the first thing a resurrected Yi would do is find an obedient person to quickly understand the modern world, just as Si Teng had done with them. This immediately brought the family from the car accident to their minds. They hurried to the hospital, where a nurse confirmed the injured woman had been discharged. Despite her severe injuries the day before, she had insisted on leaving once she woke up and seemed perfectly fine.
Finding this suspicious, Qin Fang resolved to visit the family's home. Unknown to them, a white-haired old man, Qiu Shan, was also making his way to the same address. At the Wan family's residence, Qin Fang spoke with the husband, Mr. Wan, who confirmed his wife and daughter were well. He mentioned his wife's insistence on being discharged and how she had been glued to the television since returning home.
Qin Fang noted that Mr. Wan had purchased many silk items, solidifying his suspicion that Bai Ying had possessed someone in the house. As Qin Fang pondered this, Yan Furui suddenly began twitching. Qin Fang turned to see Si Teng standing there. She pulled him aside, dismissing his theory that he had influenced her decision not to merge with Bai Ying. Si Teng then explained her plan: Bai Ying was upstairs, recovering in her new host.
Si Teng had followed Mr. Wan to the mall, subtly gleaning information and even helping him select clothes for Bai Ying. Si Teng decided she and Qin Fang would go upstairs to confront Bai Ying, with Si Teng distracting Mr. Wan to prevent harm to innocents, while Yan Furui stood guard downstairs. Downstairs, the Wan family’s young daughter asked Yan Furui to play with a ball.
During their game, Yan Furui spotted the white-haired old man, Qiu Shan, and, recognizing his master, chased after him. Meanwhile, Si Teng and Qin Fang entered the house. Si Teng asked Mr. Wan for a private conversation with his wife, and Qin Fang convinced him to let the two women speak alone. Yan Furui caught up to Qiu Shan and, trying to protect Si Teng, feigned ignorance about her presence. He pleaded with his master not to abandon him again.
Qiu Shan agreed to walk with him, but not before casting a sharp glance upstairs. As they left, the young girl watched them intently. Inside, Si Teng realized the woman was not Bai Ying. She and Qin Fang rushed downstairs to find the little girl unconscious in the garden. Bai Ying had briefly possessed the child before fleeing.
The girl was unharmed, and Si Teng dismissed the idea that Bai Ying had taken Yan Furui, stating he was merely a potential bargaining chip. In a secluded spot, Qiu Shan told Yan Furui that his original plan to ambush a merged Si Teng and Bai Ying at the lake was thwarted by Si Teng’s refusal and Bai Ying’s cunning.
He described Bai Ying as the crueler of the two and lamented that Si Teng was his "life-long trouble," a shame to his sect. He railed against the current Xuan Sect for colluding with the Yi, proclaiming that only he remained true to their original purpose. Meanwhile, Bai Ying, rapidly absorbing modern knowledge, was using her abilities to acquire money.
While out, she encountered Bai Jin, who was publicly discussing his theories about the Yi and proudly mentioning his Yi friend, Si Teng. Captivated, Bai Ying followed the tipsy Bai Jin, pretending to be a fan. After flattering him and taking a photo, she watched with a sinister smile as he passed out from drunkenness.
Later, Qin Fang and Si Teng returned home after a movie, where Si Teng’s intense immersion in the 3D film had nearly caused a commotion over popcorn. At home, while they were grilling and watching a movie, a romantic underwater kissing scene appeared. Qin Fang playfully remarked that as a Yi, she wouldn't understand human "romance." Si Teng confidently replied, "I get it," and before he could react, she passionately kissed him.
