During Adeline's time in Shanghai, her father and children did not receive tram fare, so they came to Ye Ye and were forced to beg their father and Niang ."Somehow, during the years I lived in Shanghai, from 1943 to 1948, I could never force myself to go to Niang to beg for a tram ticket" (52). Even though all her siblings were asking for the tram, she couldn't do it alone. This shows how strong Adeline's will is. Shortly afterwards in Shanghai Adeline did well in school and won the class presidency. Adeline knew she couldn't invite people into her house and didn't, but her friends came in uninvited. She was shouted at and hit while her friends were there and was forced to kick them out. He said "Thank you all for coming. I will never forget your loyalty" (69). Adeline never talked about her family at school because she was afraid that her friends might not respect or appreciate her. Even though she was at her lowest point, she still tried to stay strong and act as if nothing had happened. Thanks to his strength, he was successful