The story "Tow Kinds" discusses the relationship between Jing-mei and her mother. Jing-mei is a second-generation Chinese girl who wants to be the next Shirley Temple. She is very American, and she often clashes with her mother, who is more traditionally Chinese. Jing-mei believes her mother wants her to be a genius or a prodigy, and this situation often causes tension between them.
he's trying to convince whomever that letting him become his assistant will bring together something that can only bring good things. Like turning sadness and misery in their home to pure love
