Chinese Cinderella

Wu Chun-mei invites Adeline to her birthday party. Although she is not allowed to go, Adeline determines that she will use an upcoming day off to hide her attendance from her parents, pretending to be at school when she is really at the party. Midway through, however, Adeline realizes that she will be expected to be home for lunch and hastily makes her excuses to leave, promising to be back later. When she does not return as promised, Wu Chun-mei calls Adeline’s house to inquire after her. Realizing Adeline’s deception, Niang grounds her, and when Father returns home, he whips her with a dog whip purchased for the German shepherd. Father declares that Aunt Baba is a bad influence and that Adeline must be separated from her.

A few days after the party, it is revealed that Adeline has won the democratic election for class president. Classmates show up to Adeline’s house after school intending to throw her a surprise party, but they are shocked to be met with anger by Adeline’s parents. Niang orders Adeline to send the girls away, slapping her and causing her face to bleed. After the girls leave, Father orders Adeline to throw away all her presents and informs her that she will be taken to an orphanage.