Lin Chi-yung sitting for this year's School Certificate exam lost

his father in earlier years and lives with his mother Chu. Chu

exercises a strict rule over him, and he gets a breathing spell

only through the help of his neighbor friend Chou Ming and sister

Chou Wan.

Ting Yi-fang and Wu Shun-hsing have known each other for years.

Yi-fang is on the point of proposing marriage to him herself, but

as he is flared up by the receipt of admission tickets from Tony

for his concert, she has to console him instead.

Chi-yung and Chou Ming watching a show clash with Ting Tang-tang

and Tzu out of misunderstanding, and are unfavorably impressed by

each other.

Chi-yung was originally arranged to sing at a school party, but

the headmaster later puts Tzu Fan on to sing the same song at the

last minute. Resenting this, Chi-yung appears on the stage to

compete in singing with him, much to the displeasure of both……

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……

Tzu-fan dates Tang-tang, Ta-wei and Chou Ming to visit Chi-yung hoping

to persuade him to lead a new life. However, Chi-yung reacts indifferently

and Chou Ming flares up and hits him. Just then, Ho-chu arrives home. She

witnesses .the whole scene-and bursts into tears. Chi-yung,-moved by her,

feels regretful-and 'intends to turn a new leaf:

With the help of Wai-shun, Tzu-fan is able to assist Chi-yung to continue

his F.6 study in his mother school. Chi-yung feels very grateful.

By creating some opportunities, Chi-yung serves as a match-maker to Ho-

chu and Uncle Ku. He persuades Uncle Ku to propose marriage to Ho-chu,

to which the latter agrees shyly.

Ta-Wei gets admitted into the television's Actor Training Course and thus

decides to develop along the paths of singing and acting. Shun-hsing

and Yi-fang give him encouragement.

After deciding to continue his studies overseas, Tzu-fan begs Wai-shun

and Ka-hsin to accompany him to America……