Young Beat

Chou Ming proposes that Chi-yung go to rehearse singing at Shun-hsing's Piano Company and the latter agrees. Chin Ta-wei goes to Shun-hsing's Piano Company for an interview for a piano teacher, but Shun-hsing only agrees to hire him as an all-round worker. Ta-wei turns it down, but later accepts it against his will when sneered at by his brother-in-law Chu Cheng. Shun-hsing agrees to appear for an interview by a D.J. on the air, but he leaves the Station in anger on finding that it is a topic on Tony's past. He buys a drink in a Night Club and meets Tony by chance. Tony tries to reconcile with him, but Shun-hsing jeers at him under the influence of liquor. Elated after the drink, Shun-hsing proposes to Yi-fang and she is both surprised and rejoiced. Seeing that Ku has been dating Chu for years, Chi-yung tries to arrange their match, but Chu turns it down cold……

Yi-fang, angry at Shun-hsing's proposed delay of their marriage, quarrels with him and declares to leave him. Shun-hsing volunteers to be the manager of Chi-yung's group and intends to organize them into a band in order to enter into a singing contest. Chi-yung and the others agree to the suggestion, however, since they have not reached the age of twenty-one, they have to seek parental permission. Tzu-fan then suggests the idea of joining the band to his parents. Ka-hsin, for the sake of respecting his interest, agrees reluctantly. Under Tang-tang's strenuous request, Yi-fang consents unwillingly as well. Chou Ming gets approval in-a gambling way. Chi-yung dares not raise the idea to Ho Chu himself, so he persuades Uncle Ku to do it for him. Ho Chu rejects bluntly, despite Chi-yung's promise to study hard. Uncle Ku reveals that Yung's father is also a singer, who has died in a shipwreck when eloping with another female singer……

Since Ta-wei's singing skill is neither up to standard nor matchable with Chi-yung's group, he is rejected from joining the band. Shun- hsing advises him to cultivate better relationship with the group members first. Later, Ta-wei breaks up with Chou Chai and gets accommodation in teh Piano Company with Shun-hsing's permission. Shun-hsing misses Yi-fang and thus goes to the Night Club to support her, begging forgiveness. Yi-fang is in fact in deep love with him, so the two make up their quarrel. Ta-wei makes use of Shun-hsing's reputation to get a .job in a pub, which proves to be unsuccessful due to his poor singing. Understanding Ta-wei's effort, Shun-hsing asks Yi-fang to give advice to him. Nevertheless, Ta-wei feels degraded when Yi-fang asks him to gain experience through becoming a dancer accompanying her singing……

Shun-hsing asks every band member to compose a new song so as to select the best to join the Contest. Chi-yung and Tzu-fan are highly interested in the idea, whereas Chou Ming and the others find it difficult. Chi-yung has no inspiration when composing the new song. However, the talk with Ho-chu has stimulated his feelings towards his father and consequently he composes a new song, 'The Heart Which Is Dead'. Tzu-fan, discovering the unusual behaviour of Wai-shun and Ka-hsin, gets inspiration and dedicates his new song to them. After listening to all the newly-composed songs, Shun-hsing selects Tzu-fan's song for the Contest and Chi-yung and Tang-tang to be the singers. Ta-wei feels very disappointed at not being chosen as the soloist. Then, Shun-hsing comforts him. Tzu-fan invites Tang-tang to practise singing at his home, and consequently, their relationship has progressed a lot……

With Yi-fan's permission, Tang-tang intends to celebrate Shun-hsing's birthday by holding a party at Tzu-fan's home. Tzu-fang agrees immediately. Tzu-fan worries about the sour relationship between Wai-shun and Ka- hsin and wants to talk it over with Tang-tang. Unintentionally, he discovers that Chi-yung and Tang-tang are very intimate. With growing jealousy, he fights with Chi-yung. Both meet Shun-hsing'scondemnation. While Chi-yung and Tzu-fan want to withdraw from the band simultaneously, Chou-ming and Ta-wei persuade them not to. On the other hand, Yi-fang breaks up with Shun-hsin over the latter's charge against Tang-tang's playfulness with love relationship. Under the persuasion of Ming and Wei, Chi-yung and Tzu-fan decide not to quit the band. Since Chi-yung's love for Tang-tang has not died down, he continues to court her and meets positive responses. Assured of success, Chi-yung feels proud……

Ho-chu misinterpretes Chi-yung's recent sign of unhappiness as his worry over his examination results, which is in fact due to his setback in courting Tang-tang. So, she has created increased pressure on Chi-yung indirectly by consoling him. During Chi-yung's visit to Tang-tang, Yi-fan hints to him that they should see each other less, for the sake of Tang-tang's future. Chi- yung leaves desperately. Tzu-fan, unable to accept the reality of the divorce between Wai-shun and Ka-hsin, leaves home, gets drunk at Shun-hsing's home and loses control of himself deliberately. Although Tzu-fan tries to persuade his parents to reconcile their differences after he has calmed down, Wai-shun proclaims it is an impossibility. Tzu-fan feels desperate. Knowing that his School Certificate Examination results are far from The ideal, Chi-yung feels hopeless and gets sick……

Ta-wei substitutes Chi-yung as the soloist in the competition. Although the result is far from ideal, he fortunately can enter into semi-final. However, their happiness is tarnished by Tzu-fan's withdrawal. Shun- shing calms him down and persuades him to reconsider his withdrawal. Ho-chu worries very much since Chi-yung does not return home throughout the night. She then goes out to search for him. To speed up the work, Ho-chu goes back to the police-station and asks her colleagues for help. Uncle Ku points out the reason why Chi-yung has disappeared. He thinks that Chi-yung's disappearance is due to Ho-chu's pressure and so he leaves home. However, Ho-chu does not agree with Uncle Ku and finally they come into conflict. Actually, Chi-yung's disappearance is basically due to his failure to face examination failure and setback in love affair. Unintentionally, Ho-chu discovers that they are involved in a love triangle……

Ho-chu feels vexed because Chi-yung has disappeared for a very long time. Thanks to her worry, Ho-chu bursts into anger in the police- station. Then, Uncle Ku comforts her and promises her to find Chi- yung. Tang-tang pays a visit to Chou-ming's home and tries to find Chi- yung. As a matter of coincidence, she meets Ho-chu. However, Ho- chu blames Tang-tang severely and accuses Tang-tang for Chi-yung's disappearance. Tang-tang feels guilty and helps to find Chi-yung by posting posters in the street. She aims to find Chi-yung as soon as possible. Actually, Chi-yung stays at Uncle Ku's home because he is not brave enough to face the reality. To refrain Ho-chu from worrying, Chi- yung phones back home, saying that he is safe. Still, Chi-yung insists on not telling Ho-chu his where about. On hearing Chi-yung's telephone, Ho-chu turns worry into anger. Ho-chu misunderstands that Chi-yung takes refuge at Shun-hsing's home……

Tzu-fan reaches Hsin's home and discovers that she is incapable of doing housework. On the next day, Tzu-fan pays Ka-hsin a visit. When Tzu-fan reaches her office, he discovers that Ka-hsin is incapable of handling tedious work. When the truth is revealed, Tzu-fan feels sad. Being harnessed by his emotional setback, Tzu-fan starts a conflict with - punks in a bar. Unfortunately, Tzu-fan is encountered with brunt resistance. Later, Chi-yung happens to face the confron tation. He saves Tzu-fan from danger. As a result, they reconcile their differences and help each other to vent their boredom. Tzu-fan discloses his encounter with Chi-yung to Ho-chu. Ho-chu discreetly deduces that Chi-yung has taken refuge at Uncle Ku's home. Then, Ho-chu breaks into Uncle Ku's home. Having found Chi-yung out at Uncle Ku's home, Cho-chu scolds both of them severely. Uncle Ku persuades Chi-yung to vent his dissatifaction……

Chi-yung has depressed to a very low level and decided to give up his studies. Despite Ho-chu and Uncle Ku's incessant persuasion, Chi-yung does not change his mind. On seeing Chi-yung's frustration, Chou-ming is very worried, but he cannot alter the situation. Besides, since Tzu-fan is harnessed by his family problem, he does not express concern over Chi-yung's setback. Tzu-fan is dissatified when he finds out that Wai-shun brings his girlfriend, Mei-lun, back to his home. Being unhappy, he pays a visit to Ka-hsin. When he discovers that Ka-hsin has troubles lover her public and private affairs, Tzu-fan shows greater sympathy over her misfortune. When Ka-hsin uncovers Wai-shuns secret courtship with Mei-lun, she rushes home to find out the truth. Then, Tzu-fan seizes the chance and tries to convince them to resume their past relationship. However, Wai-shun is indifferent to Tzu-fan's suggestion……