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Episode 39
The grown-up Japanese child Ichiro appears in Harbin. He goes to pay respects to the president of Japan's Morita Industries, Morita.
After paying respects to Morita, Ichiro inquires and comes to a Shandong restaurant, insisting on ordering a small bowl of halao noodles, which catches Xiu'er's attention, and they recognize each other.
On the way to Gando, in Episode 39 of A Ventures to the East, Chuanjie discovers a coal seam at Jiayigou. He then calls his good friend Pan Shaoying and proposes to start a coal mine, and the two immediately agree.
Chuanwen returns with Kaishan's couple to their hometown in Shandong, repairing houses and graves as a sign of filial piety. Chuanjie and Shaoying convene merchants from Shandong and Rehe provinces to discuss the coal mine project, and everyone is very enthusiastic about participating. Chuanjie suggests naming the coal mine "Mountain River Coal Mine."
The financial issue for starting the coal mine becomes increasingly urgent, so Chuanjie consults with Na Wen, Yushu, and Xiu'er. Na Wen suggests that Chuanjie should mortgage the Shandong restaurant without telling Kaishan's couple.
Episode 40
In the newly renovated house back in their hometown, Chuanwen proposes to let the elders evaluate the three sons. Kaishan's couple hopes that in the future, Chuanwen can maintain the dignity of the eldest son at home.
Chuanjie and Shaoying go to the Mining Bureau to inquire about the approval process for mining rights, where they encounter the vice president of Morita Industries, Ishikawa, and learn that Japan's Morita Industries is competing with them for the mining rights.
Zhu Kaishan returned from Shandong and firmly opposed participating in the coal mine, forcing Chuanjie and others to hide the fact that the restaurant was mortgaged. In episode 39 of A Ventures to the East, Chuanwen checks the accounts and finds that the money has not been touched, thus feeling relieved. Chuangwu returns home for the first time after becoming a regiment commander, and the whole family holds a banquet to celebrate.
Shaoying investigates the situation of Morita Industries and analyzes with Chuanjie that the key to the approval of mining rights lies with Director Yao of the Mining Bureau.
Chuangwu goes to worship Zhen Sanjiang and meets Xian'er, who forces Chuangwu to forget her and be kinder to Xiu'er.
At Zhu Kaishan's 66th birthday banquet, a tipsy Shaoying almost reveals the matter of mortgaging the restaurant. Fortunately, Chuanjie reacts quickly and manages to handle it.
Chuanwen feels there is something hidden behind Chuanjie and questions Na Wen without success, so she goes to discuss with her parents. They eventually focus on finding out through Xiu'er.
Episode 41
Yushu takes Xiu'er to school early in the morning, and Wen's mother waits until evening to catch Xiu'er. Sure enough, once she slams the table, Xiu'er reveals everything about mortgaging the restaurant.
Zhu Kaishan is furious and wants to expel Chuanjie and the Yushu couple from the house, ignoring the whole family's kneeling plea for mercy.
Ichiro visits the Zhu family again, sees Kaishan's couple, and gets drunk happily. On Youku, Ichiro's watch is left behind, so Wen's mother instructs Xiu'er to return it.
Na Wen visits Chuanjie and Yushu's temporary rented place and seeing Chuanjie seriously ill, she quickly goes home and calls Chuanwen. By the time the two arrive, Chuanjie and Yushu have disappeared without a trace.
Xiu'er delivers the watch to Ichiro, who invites her for Western cuisine. Xiu'er gets drunk happily, and Ichiro helps her rest in his room.
Episode 42
Unable to find Chuanjie, Wen's mother is desperate and about to confront Zhu Kaishan when Zhu Kaishan mentions Shaoying. Chuanwen and Na Wen rush to Shaoying's house and indeed find Chuanjie and Yushu there, thus putting their minds at ease.
When Xiu'er leaves, Ichiro gives her one of his clothes to wear.
A stranger comes to the Shandong restaurant, demanding to see Zhu Kaishan. This person is from the Mining Bureau, coming regarding the coal mining rights issue. Zhu Kaishan expresses his position against mining.
While Na Wen sends an apprentice to call Chuanjie from Shaoying's house, she tries to retain the Mining Bureau official.
When Zhu Kaishan learns that Chuanjie and others are competing with the Japanese for mining rights, his attitude completely changes, fully supporting the opening of the coal mine and even helping Chuanjie come up with ideas for funding. The visitor is moved by Zhu Kaishan and introduces himself - he is Director Yao.
The Harbin branch of Ichiro's trading company opens, sending invitations to both Zhu Kaishan and Morita. During their conversation, Morita seizes the opportunity to instill expansionist thoughts into Ichiro, learning about Ichiro's connection to the Shandong restaurant.
Xiu'er gives Ichiro a shirt, and Ichiro expresses his sincere feelings to Xiu'er. From then on, Xiu'er undergoes a change, which is noticed by Yushu.