In A Good Way (Wo Men De Zi You Nian Dai / 我的自由年代)

Mom! Dad! I got in...

...to Taipei's...Cheng Dong University... Business Management course.

I can't find my name.

If we give up now, the competition will be over!

That one right there, he's Liu Chuan.

His basketball skills are on point, and he's on the Faculty of Law and History.

He's the leader of the Three Musketeers.

Zheng Ren Wei, it's Jia En. I'm here in Taipei.

You haven't been returning my calls. What are you up to?

If you have nowhere to go, you can go to the conference room on the second floor to spend the night.

But you have to be very quiet, and you can't be caught by Ms. Ma Li.

Quickly wash up and head to bed.

Bye.

Sorry, sorry. - Shh!

Ren Wei, I finally found you.

I came to Taipai to retake the exams.

Thank you for taking care of me - Lin Jia En

Where did you stay last night?

She couldn't be at his place, right?

We once were in the generation of freedom.

Since 1995, Taiwan

Good Morning Hard City

In A Good Way Episode 2

Aunt, uncle, this is Ren Wei.

Uh huh. She's right beside me, wait a minute.

That's correct. I came to Taipei.

Where did you both go yesterday? I went looking for you but couldn't find you.

You didn't tell me.

Awesome! In a few moments, I'll be able to have my mom's cooking

and the tea my dad brews!

I haven't had them in a long time. I miss them so much!

Are...you sure that your parents are okay with you staying?

The South has a better atmosphere. Quieter. More suitable for studying.

That's true.

However, after graduation everyone just left.

You're in Taipei.

Being in Ping Dong by myself is boring.

You're retaking the exam.

Retaking the exam means you won't do anything other than studying.

What's the difference between Taipei and Ping Dong?

Taipei has you. As long as I have you, I won't be lonely.

A re-examining student can't be afraid of loneliness.

They also can't be afraid of boredom.

The lonelier and more bored you are, the more you can concentrate.

This is so you can get in college

and have a colorful college life.

Jia En!

You know I just became a freshman.

I'm very busy.

Everyone says college has three scores: dating, extracurricular activities, and school.

So... I may not have time to hang out with you.

During Holidays!

We can use the holidays to catch up and go out,

just like we used to in Ping Dong.

Holidays? I'm even busier during the holidays.

There are tons of club activities held during the holidays.

Class seniors' welcome parties, dinner parties. They are all during holidays.

So my holidays are..

Alright. Let's go.

The bike is over there.

Get on.

You don't want me here in Taipei, right?

That's not it. Nonsense.

Really?

Of course not. Why would I lie to you?

Then I'm at ease!

Hey, Miss. Miss.

How do you expect me to ride?

Also this is Taipei with lots of police around. Sit properly.

Give me your bag.

Here!

You know how to get to my parents' place, right?

I know. Of course, I do.

Then, let's go!

It's not like a special guest is coming. Why are you waiting out there?

Mom! Mom!

Jia En!

Mom!

Jia En!

Mom, I've missed you.

My precious daughter.

Why didn't you tell us you were coming?

I wanted to surprise you guys.

You!

Auntie & Uncle.

I meant to visit you guys when I first came to Taipei...

But, I've been too busy.

It's alright.

Didn't you come here to play with Ren Wei?

Why did you bring such a big suitcase? Come. Sorry.

Dad. Mom.

I want to retake the exam in Taipei.

To stay here and study, not in Ping Dong.

The last time you didn't pass.

My mom and I were very worried,

and now you're here in Taipei. How can you focus on studying?

I will study hard,

and when the restaurant needs help, I can also lend a hand.

Is that a good idea?

We thought that you would come back after you finished university.

Since you've already come, that's good too.

Fine, but you don't need to worry about things at the shop.

Why don't you apply for the re-examination courses?

So dad you're saying I can stay in Taipei?

Yes, yes.

Thanks dad!

Yay!

Dad, I don't need to go to classes any more. Ren Wei will teach me.

I'll teach you?

I scored worse than you. What could I teach you?

Aiyo, Ren Wei, you're too modest.

You got a worse grade than her?

Double negative is a positive. No worries.

Your mom heard you were coming, and cooked a lot of food.

Let's go wash our hands and eat.

Come in. Let's eat!

Let's eat!

Come on, lets go eat. My mom's food is the best!

Mom, did you redecorate the inside?

Take your time. There is lots of food.

So good.

The tastiest part of a chicken is this piece.

Dad!

You are giving it to me? - Here, here, more food.

Wow!

Oh yeah, Jia En, you came by yourself last night. Where did you stay the night?

You...

You didn't stay with Ren Wei, did you?

Girls can't be too careless.

As far as dating,

you should finish college first before you start.

Uncle, auntie, you misunderstood. She didn't stay with me.

I was with classmates all day yesterday. I didn't see her until this morning.

Right, right. Girls can't stay in boys' dorms.

The school has rules.

Then where did you stay at night?

I had nowhere to stay, so I went to a hotel.

Hotel!?! Money waster!

I brought all of my Christmas money that I saved up.

How was that money enough?

How much does it cost a night at the hotel?

1000 to 2000 New Taiwan Currency.

Alright. What's spent is spent.

You are always like that. You need to think about it.

You didn't even tell us. Just showed up without a warning.

No wonder we couldn't find you.

Alright. I wanted to surprise you guys.

I didn't know such a coincidence would happen.

Exactly, our daughter was giving us a surprise.

Our daughter is the best. Alright, don't say any more.

Come, let's eat!

Your mom bought it especially for you.

Mom your cooking skill is still excellent.

Here try this.

Treasure Hunt Department

What sign? I haven't seen this before.

Yeah, the treasure hunt sign.

There's nothing.

Hey, Liu Chuan.

I have it too.

That's way too exaggerated. -Do you guys really don't know the answer to that?

He already put it out last time.

Club President, why did you make the topic so hard?

We don't even know where the meeting location is.

That's right, Brother Chuan.

The topic cannot be justified.

Eh! This is already considered easy.

Based on my experience, the harder the topic,

the hotter the babes that come.

Really?

Am I right, Club President?

Really?

Club President, give us a harder one. The harder the better.

Make it harder. Make us wrong to the end.

I think you guys are thinking way too hard.

Even the school beauty, Bai Xue, is our vice president.

Would any babe be hotter than her?

Yeah, Bai Xue is indeed very hot.

What does that have to do with you?

Let me say, Mr. Ji Jia Jie.

First, you can't win a treasure hunt.

Secondly, you can't even get a girl.

Can you even keep going in this community?

You say it as if you'd won before.

I have never won, but it's not like I care.

At least I've gotten girls. Have you ever gotten a girl?

It looks like Ri Qi is the most serious one.

For this competition, he even went to Mt. Yu to train his body. He's not even back yet.

That's right.

Even without the treasure hurt, he's still never here.

That's true.

Hey, Liu Chuan, why are you so quiet?

What are you drawing?

This isn't a treasure map.

This..wouldn't be her..

That girl?

Which girl?