Everyone likes a good joke. However, taking a joke too far can leave us frustrated too. That was Hong Kong singer Andy Lau (刘德华)’s case when a Malaysian show host once persisted in teasing him about his title as a “Malaysian son-in-law”.
Andy Lau and former Malaysian beauty queen Carol Chu (朱丽倩) have been married for over 15 years, and the union has earned Andy Lau the title of the “Malaysian son-in-law”. While he usually doesn’t mind the endearing title, this show host apparently made him uncomfortable about it when she went too far in teasing him about it.
Malaysians have loved Andy Lau very much, even more so after he tied the knot with Carol. However, once, when he was invited to TVB Star Awards Ceremony in Malaysia in 2014, the hostess made some rather insensitive remarks about his presence here. “(Andy), why (were we) able to invite you?” she asked excitedly “Is it because, when you return here, you feel like you are home?”
Andy looked somewhat unhappy, despite the smile he kept fixated to his face. “Are you going to ask (me) these things again?” The somewhat cold response did not deter the hostess, in fact she persisted further, asking: “So, how, Malaysian son-in-law?” But, Andy managed to keep his composure and delivered a smooth response explaining he had been invited here by the company to present the awards.
“I have a close relationship with (the winners) because (they) have been with me for five years when I was at TVB in Hong Kong. So I am standing here today to present the awards to them. I feel deeply honoured,” he said, adding: “Besides, I can also ‘go home to my parents’ house’ to visit.” The audience received his good-natured response with cheers, and cheered louder when he confirmed he “visits relatives” here in Malaysia.
Well, his affable nature and willingness to not take offence isn’t the only thing that impresses his fans. Andy recently revealed that despite having a net worth of 10 billion HK$ (~RM6 billion), a figure reported by Hong Kong media, he is absolutely unable to sit back and relax with his fortune.
Andy shared that he tried doing so for three days, however, he felt it was not a good lifestyle. “If the children see (me) like this, (they will) think, when will I be like my father? This will set a bad example,” he stated. Andy added he no longer worked to make a breakthrough in the industry, but simply hoped to add value to his life.
Well, the years may have flown past, yet Andy Lau continues to endear himself to the hearts of people. On that note, we’re certain Malaysians are still delighted to have him as the “Malaysian son-in-law”, and we hope he’ll come visit again soon!
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Sources: China Press, Oriental Daily, YouTube
