Episode 9 of "Interior Chinatown" kicks off with a nostalgic recap montage highlighting the vintage TV series "Black and White." The narrative then pivots to Detective Green engaging in conversation with Detective Miles Turner, who has now embraced a fulfilling life as a mangaka. The stage is set for a fresh TV show introduction, showcasing Willis and Sarah Green as the stars of the detective squad, stealing the spotlight.
Shortly thereafter, a thunderous explosion rocks Chinatown, prompting the police to spring into action, scrutinizing every clue to uncover the perpetrator. Once again, the spotlight turns on the elusive Painted Faces, casting a shadow of suspicion over them. Meanwhile, Detective Carrey's partner, rumored to have been felled by Johnny's bullet, defies death by miraculously appearing alive in a hospital bed, retaining the same youthful visage from twelve years prior.
Elsewhere, Lana encounters the nail salon lady, previously deemed deceased, vibrant and healthy. Her path crosses with Uncle Wong near the docks, where she uncovers a startling revelation—Uncle Wong is rescuing individuals who have been victims of bombs, hinting at a sinister conspiracy where "people are being killed and somehow recycled into new existences."
Concurrently, Willis rebels against the established rules, a move that paints him as a suspect in the chief's eyes, especially given his brother's purported role as the Painted Faces' leader. Detective Green stumbles upon Willis' tapes in the tech room, eerily reminiscent of Johnny's, and deciphers his humble beginnings as a delivery man to his current detective status. Armed with this knowledge, she visits Turner, revealing the police's sinister plot to frame Willis, despite her steadfast belief in his innocence.
