Mrs. Wang

"*You are strict because you sincerely care for the students' health and wellbeing. I truly understand that. But I do hope you will listen to my request. Schooldays are the most precious times of children's lives, so I hope you will allow them to choose their own friends.*"

**Mrs. Wang** is a minor character who made her debut in Sparkle & Shine: Hygiene. She is the mother of Alexandra and Alan.

## Biography

### Early Life

Not much is known about Mrs. Wang's past except that her husband died early.

### Sparkle & Shine: Hygiene

Mrs. Wang made her debut in Book 4. She was first mentioned by Anthony that after he tailed Alex back home from collecting garbage, she asked him to take care of Alex which he promised.

Mrs. Wang was called to school to discuss about Alex's disciplinary issues later. She told her tragic story on how her husband died before he could perform his duties as a father to his two children and as a woman without any particular talent, she has to work very hard in order to support her children. She praised Mrs. Lawson for having an understanding son, which led the latter to be ashamed because she failed to notice her students' problems. The two mothers came to a solution when Mrs. Wang requested for Mrs. Lawson to allow for their children to choose their own friends while holding the latter's hands, which the discipline mistress agreed. Both mothers were shown to serve refreshments to everyone who helped Mrs. Wang's family to move into their new house.

### Fruits of Friendship: Nutrition

Before Alex was about to head to school, Mrs. Wang apologized to her as she forgot to prepare her breakfast due to her being busy. Alex told her mother that she could wait till recess to eat while Mrs. Wang advised her to not force herself. Mrs. Wang praised Alex for being understanding as she told her that she knows how to look after herself and that her mother should take a rest.

Later Mrs. Wang prepared some food for Garry and expressed her concern towards him after she met Garry's father last night and knowing that he had continuous diarrhea since yesterday evening. She also noted that Garry's situation made his father extremely worried as he always know how to take care of himself.

### Family Ever After: Filial Piety

During the school's Filial Piety Month, Mrs. Wang and her two children were shown looking at Alex's artwork in the school's gallery. She apologized to Alex that she did not manage to let her and Alan to have a happy childhood like other children and Alex responded considerately that although their family is poor, they are very happy everyday while adding that she would not be scared of the hardships they will face because her mother is the source of their happiness. Mrs. Wang smiled tearfully after listening to Alex's considerable words.

### Earth Pals to the Rescue: Environmental Care

Mrs. Wang and Alan hid behind a wall when Alex returned home from school and she revealed that she had bought a second-hand air con from her colleague who was about to move away with RM100. She told Alex and Alan that they could finally sleep well at night after having an air con at home. Hearing the noise coming from the air con, Mrs. Wang reassured Alex that even though the air con is used for more than 10 years, it still can function properly. Noticing Alan falling asleep because of the cool environment, Mrs. Wang laughed along Alex and she suggested that the three of them to sleep in the living room and she later slept in the living room with Alex and Alan.

Another night Mrs. Wang comforted Alan who felt hot due to the electricity of their house being cut down as a result of the hefty electricity bills which she could not manage to pay for. She carried Alan into the bedroom while telling Alex about it. As their house was on fire as a result of Alex using candles to do her homework, Mrs. Wang managed to put out the fire on time and after receiving complaints from the apartment residents, she announced that they would move away from their house temporarily as it was not safe to live in. Mrs. Wang later apologized to Mrs. Lawson for the trouble after Anthony brought her and her family to his house and she noted that she had to work hard to pay for the electricity bills and since her payday had not arrived, she would find several part time jobs to earn more money. She noted that she is not afraid of any hardships she will face and she does not want her children to suffer with her because she is a single mother who is poor and without much relatives; adding the fact that her children would be destinied to suffer if they follow her. She begged Mrs. Lawson to let her children to stay at her house temporarily and she would come and fetch them during the end of the month, leading Mrs. Lawson to pat on her shoulder and agree to let Alex and Alan to stay at her house during the time being.

## Appearance

Mrs. Wang is an adult around average height. She has brown hair which is tied into a bun and gold eyes. She wears clothing that are considered to be rather plain and simple as she is from a poor family background.

## Personality

Mrs. Wang is a kind and understanding mother, evidenced when she believed that her daughter would not steal after listening to her daughter's explanations. As she had lost her husband, she is also a strong and hardworking mother who works tirelessly to improve her family's financial status.

## Relationships

### Family

#### Deceased husband

No interaction were seen between Mrs. Wang and her late husband but it was mentioned that her husband died before he could perform his responsibilities as a father towards his children.

#### Alan

Alan is Mrs. Wang's son. Not much interaction were shown between Mrs. Wang and Alan but it is evident that Mrs. Wang truly loves and cares for her children as shown when she begged Mrs. Lawson to let her children to stay at her house temporarily after they were forced to move away from their house due to a fire.

### Friends

#### Mrs. Lawson

Mrs. Wang first met Mrs. Lawson when she was called to school to discuss about Alex's disciplinary issues that she was under fire with. After hearing Mrs. Wang's story of how her husband died before having the opportunity to perform his duties as a father and reminiscing about what her older son told her the day before, Mrs. Lawson agreed Mrs. Wang to let their children to choose their own friends. In the end of Sparkle & Shine both mothers were shown serving drinks to the people who came to help Alex and her family to move to their new house.

When Mrs. Wang and her children were forced to move away from their house temporarily due to receiving complaints from the apartment residents for causing a fire as a result of using candles because of her failure to pay the electricity bills and leading their house's electricity being cut down during the events of Earth Pals to the Rescue, Mrs. Wang apologized for causing trouble to Mrs. Lawson and her family and Mrs. Lawson agreed to let Alex and Alan to stay at her house after listening to Mrs. Wang's plight.

#### Garry

No interaction were shown between Mrs. Wang and Garry other than she was seen concerned of his condition after Garry's father told her about his health condition.

## References

1. ↑ Sparkle & Shine: Hygiene, page 145
2. ↑ Fruits of Friendship: Nutrition, page 119