Beauty and Sorrow -- A True Story of Teresa Teng

Author: Si Jun Editor
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Publish Date: 2007-05-01
Features: You should know how beautiful lyrics composed in Chinese characters are, please listen to her songs; you should know how beautiful melodies sung in Chinese are, please listen to her songs; you should know how beautiful the "Chinese woman" with grace, tenderness, and charm is, please listen to her songs—she is Teresa Teng! This book introduces you to the ordinary yet simple, beautiful yet sincere life of Teresa Teng. Watching Nishida's comical expression, Teresa Teng felt a bit embarrassed again: "How about I treat you to a meal later?" "Of course, we should have a good meal. However, you've done well today, so let the gentleman treat the lady." Teresa Teng was a person who loved to eat. Whether it was a happy occasion, sharing the joy of a long-awaited reunion, or when feeling down, she would say, "Let's go eat." To her, three meals a day were great pleasures in life. She always enjoyed the joy of eating with great enthusiasm. Nishida, who considered himself like a brother to Teresa Teng, really didn't appreciate her lifestyle. He believed eating was a waste of time, and three meals a day were even more troublesome. When busy at work, he would skip a meal or hurriedly eat a bowl of unpalatable soba noodles as if fulfilling an obligation. But Teresa Teng would never eat like that. With each meal, she would savor it as if filled with gratitude. Whether it was singing or fashion, Teresa Teng was serious to the point of obsession. This personality trait was also reflected in her "eating." If she liked a certain food, she would eat it continuously for a while. Working alongside her, Nishida often ate with her. Their dietary preferences were very different. But precisely because of this difference, Teresa Teng would freely choose what she liked to eat. Since Nishida didn't care much about details, she didn't need to consider him. She would sometimes devour beef, then chicken, then fish. If she found something delicious or beneficial for her health, she would eat it every day until she grew tired of it. For a while, for weight-loss reasons, Teresa Teng gave up meat and ate fish every day. One day, Nishida said to her, "I'm tired of fish. How about grilled beef?" "Fish is very good for health, Mr. Nishida," Teresa Teng replied casually, still eating as if nothing was wrong. Nishida was really tormented by Teresa Teng. He had to follow her around eating fish and pretend to be savoring it, barely managing to swallow it down. P267 "Sugar King" possessed substantial strength as it expanded into real estate, hospitality, and import/export industries, becoming a wealthy and influential family in the Southeast Asian Chinese community, renowned as the richest. According to data released in 1991, the Guo family's assets were estimated to exceed 10 billion Hong Kong dollars. At that time, Guo Kong was the chairman of Shangri-La Group and also the executive director of Shangri-La Hotel. The Shangri-La Hotel in Hong Kong had his office on the top floor. Coincidentally, the VIP suite where Teresa Teng stayed was also on the top floor, so the gentle and beautiful singer had several opportunities to meet the elegant tycoon. The formal acquaintance between Teresa Teng and Guo Kong was introduced by He Lili, who was often said to be the matchmaker. The son of a wealthy businessman, Guo Kong was always carefully considered in Teresa Teng's heart. Guo Kong was seven years older than Teresa Teng, the son of a wealthy family, and was known as a playboy. However, he genuinely fell in love with Teresa Teng. The beautiful and sweet-voiced Teresa Teng, with her gentle personality, deeply captivated him. He expressed his sincere pursuit with honesty while also showcasing his exceptional business acumen. Of course, this was also related to the strict upbringing in the Guo family. He was sharp-minded and very skilled in business, which greatly impressed the independent and self-reliant Teresa Teng from a young age. Therefore,