Hong Kong actress Rebecca Zhu has addressed the swirling rumors about her relationship with Kenneth Shi, the son of wealthy entrepreneur Allen Shi. In a recent interview with Sing Tao Daily, Zhu clarified that she and Kenneth are just friends, although she didn’t completely close the door on a potential romantic relationship in the future.
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“We are just friends who keep in touch privately. As for any potential developments, I’m still unsure due to my busy work schedule. We’ll see if fate brings us together,” said the 36-year-old actress.
Zhu emphasized that her current focus is on her career, and she isn’t actively looking for a romantic partner. “I work very hard to earn some income. Having a wealthy partner can surely provide security, but earning money on my own is better than simply marrying someone rich,” she explained.
This isn’t the first time Zhu has had to address rumors linking her romantically with Kenneth Shi. Last August, she dismissed speculation that she was pregnant with Shi’s child after a photo showing her slightly protruding tummy circulated online. In a more recent interview with Ming Pao Daily, Zhu admitted that she was initially worried about how the rumors might affect her friendship with Shi. “Thankfully, he was understanding. Otherwise, we wouldn’t even be friends anymore!” she said.
Having been in the entertainment industry for 14 years, Zhu told Sing Tao Daily that she has grown accustomed to people speculating about her private life. “People say I use beauty apps to alter my appearance, that I’ve moved into a luxury home when I was simply taking a photo at a friend’s place, and that I’m dating a wealthy man. Perhaps people have these fantasies because they want to see me living better. The most important thing is that those around me know the truth,” she said.
