Captions: (Carol: Oh after so many years, I can finally come out to see the public!) (Andy: It's about time you come out.) Andy Lau holds Carol Zhu's hands to announce his love relationship After being photographed attending first seven praying at the cemetery of his “father-in-law”, Andy Lau no longer run away from love as around 5pm on Tuesday (25 August), he appeared holding hands with Carol Zhu Liqian at Kuala Lumpur International Airport to catch his flight back to Hong Kong. Andy was to board the 6:45pm MH0074 and transit Cathay Pacific CX1724 flight back to Hong Kong. When Andy whom was wearing a white T-shirt, jeans and face mask appeared, everybody thought that he would be alone, unexpectedly Carol is with him, holding hands with fingers locked, it seems that Andy is using action to officially announced their relationship. When Andy and Carol arrived at the airport, both of them were holding hands, when the awaiting media got near to them, assistants walked beside them to block them as they tried to walk to the VIP guest room, the media chased after them. When reporters asked Andy: “With the news leaked, will you be giving Carol a title?” Andy and Carol did not give any answers, media took photographs and shouted beside them, instead Andy gave them an angry glare. When they reach the airport, they immediately walked towards the VIP guest room, it took less than 3 minutes, the alleged son and daughter are not sighted, maybe they would not like their children to be revealed or possible that they would arrange their children another flight back to Hong Kong. It’s said that the airport’s VIP guest room had to be reserved in advance, the room was booked by Andy’s sister-in-law. According to sources, whenever Andy is in Malaysia, he would use the VIP guest room, with regards to reservation by which name is unknown. Around 10:35pm, Andy and Carol’s flight landed at Hong Kong International Airport. Both of them were still wearing the same white T-shirt with Buddha bead bracelets on their hands as they hold hands to walk out together. Large groups of media had been waiting for them. Initially they supposed to come out from the gate B, but they chose to come out from gate A which is nearer to the car park. Security company Staneley Term open the way for them. When Andy appeared, the media immediately rushed towards them resulting a big commotion where reporter fall down as Andy kept apologizing to reporters. Andy was holding onto Carol’s hands as he tried to protect and prevent reporters from knocking onto her throughout their walk. Carol was seen protecting her stomach, with her looking rather plumb, it makes one think if she’s pregnant. Some reporters asked if Andy is declaring his love life, Andy did not give any direct answer, but appearing and holding hands with Carol in public seems to admit his love relationship with Carol. When reporters asked Carol if she had recover her emotion, she did not say anything but stay close to Andy as he said: “Nothing special to talk about, many thanks to everybody’s concern, you can think whatever you wanted to think, I also don’t intend to explain any further, currently I just want to bring her home to rest, I’ll tell all of you at a later date.” It had been a mystery relationship between Andy and Carol for some 20 years, since they know each other in 1986, fall in love to become the invisible woman behind Andy’s back, their love relationship was kept low profile for more than 20 years, no photographs of them together. It was once alleged that they got married secretly in 1992, have children in 1996, but Andy had denied everything although their relationship had been an open secret. In February 2009, they were photographed together for the first time as allegation that Andy is prepared to marry 43-years-old Carol, when the news leaked, the wedding was postponed. =================================================== Andy remains quiet on first day back at work; Leaves Message online thanking everyone Andy left a new message in his website to thank the understanding of the media and apologize to the chaotic situation at the airport, he also mentioned about the fans selfish-less and unregretful “shielding him from wind and rain”, expressing million thanks. Andy wanted to leave the message in order to allow those whom are concern of him not to worry. He apologize for causing chaotic situation at both airports which affect several tourists and crew members. In addition, he mentioned about the media: “Thanks for looking after me, I can feel the love from you, it’s being tough for all of you.” He added: “This time, I can see everybody’s love for me is selfish-less and unregretful, some even come to the airport and paid money, to shield me from wind and rain, I can only say thank you.” Andy sign off the message with a question, “Can we meet in our dreams?” Around 2:00pm today, Andy resume work as he took his nanny car to Andy World Club office at Kwun Tong. Andy whom had red rope tied on his hand appeared tired and troubled. When asked if he’s more relaxed after going public with his love life, he looked plain and did not answer the question. When asked if fans pressure him, he appeared depressed. With regards to whether he would get married within 100 days, Andy also did not answer the question. Ever since Andy go public of his relationship with Carol, fans all show support as they wish Andy to have a blissful life. Some even left message at Andy World Club forum: “No matter what happen, we will support you till the end.” A Taiwanese fan left a message: “Hope you will enjoy bliss and happiness.” =================================================== Many Celebrities Respond to Andy and Carol's relationship: Respondents: Alan Tam, Eason Chan, Joey Yung, Charlene Choi, Miriam Yeung, Sandra Ng Under huge pressure, Andy is alleged that he would follow the Chinese custom of getting married within 100 days for married joy. Yesterday, Andy was photographed holding the hands of Carol at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, it seems that he was seizing the chance to give the title of Mrs. Lau to Carol whom was the invisible woman for years. With such cruel remarks, fellow celebrities were asked and each of them gave different opinions. Alan Tam: “Each country has its own law, families has their own rules, everybody has different rules and views, I don’t think there is any problem. (What about cruel remarks from netizens?) Netizens has their own way of looking at things. He had already show his filial side. (Any advice?) Andy is an adult, he does not need anyone to teach him what to do. (It was said that a boy resemble him, is he his son?) Should show me that little boy, for no reason I was not informed, if everyone kept telling secrets to Eric Tsang, if everybody does not know will tell me. (Carol had waited for 24 years, is it fair to be announced in this way?) That’s no saying of fair or not fair in this world.” Eason Chan: “I shall not comment as I just came back to Hong Kong. (Is it handled properly?) I really don’t know, no comment, I will not talk about this. (Do you think it’s better for coming more public?) Let nature take its own course, getting married and have children is nothing special to announce.” Joey Yung: “Every family have their own issues, most important is Carol’s father’s rest in peace, I feel that we shall not make comments on his actions, I do not go deep into other family’s private matters, being an artiste need to consider very long when encounter with matters, I shall not make the matter worst, I support Andy. (Support him to announce his girlfriend?) There is nothing special about announce or not announce, everybody will accept it. I will surely support Andy.” Charlene Choi: “Everyone has their own freedom of speech, artiste shall not always reveal their private life to others. (Support him to announce his girlfriend?) Everyone has their own choice to make, Andy had been hardworking for so many years, it’s for all to see, if he do well in his career, it does not means that he need to open up his private life. Everyone has their own freedom of speech.” Miriam Yeung: “I’m so happy, I give my blessing to Andy, this is a happy and good thing, I will not criticize people’s family matters, most importantly is to be happy.” Sandra Ng: “Shall not comment on other people’s matter, will support and respect my good friend’s decision, what other people are saying, I also will not explain how I handle my family matters, I will give him my unlimited blessing and support. I did send a text message to Andy, he replied me to thanks my concern. (It’s alleged that Andy will follow the Malaysian custom of getting married within 100 days for married joy?) It’s none of my business, why asked me whether he would be getting married, why shall I tell or explain to you, it’s sorrow to say a person without a title, every family member will have a common understanding.” Source: Various Chinese Newspapers [25/08/09] Credit: Leonard @ http://andylausounds.com
