| Rayson
romances Liping in a big way August 7, 2001
Flowers and flashy cars are no longer the only ways to woo a woman's heart. Just
ask Rayson Tan, the new-age Romeo. By Elisa
Chia (Click on pictures for larger image)
 So,
who initiated the romantic relationship?
The famous
Significant Other of Miss Ai-yo-yo, otherwise known as the cherubic Chen Liping,
almost choked when the question was posed during lunch at House of Mao. (Click
here to win dining vouchers!)
"Me," Rayson deadpanned.
 An
icon in his own right, Rayson is ever the chivalrous swordsman whom you can acquaint
with in his upcoming period drama, Master
Swordsman Lu Xiaofeng (Season 2).
Leaping to the
rescue of his sweetheart who wasn't present, he continued with a chuckle, "Of
course I've got to say it's me!" Ah…such is the sweet
security blanket he constantly showers over the popular actress since they started
dating each other in the early 90s.  And
being a celebrity couple often means getting twice the attention wherever they
go.
Although they are used to it already, Rayson readily
admitted that they often head to Bangkok, Thailand to bask in some precious private
moments. "Bo bian (Hokkien for 'no choice') lah!" Food's
the way to a woman's heart Besides being bonded by
their Teochew roots, their love life is no doubt spiced up by the common passion
for (Japanese) food.  "Liping
makes very good California rolls," he said with a gleam of pride. But
don't be taken in. It's really Rayson who's the better cook. Chums
Zoe Tay and Pan Lingling have sworn by his homemade laksa and chao guotiao
(fried noodles). On Liping's birthday, the new-age lover
even went the extra mile to whip up a double-boiled seafood soup in a honeydew
-- complete with exquisite carvings on the melon, mind you. The
professional standard totally fooled Liping into thinking that the deluxe dish
was catered from famed restaurant.  Recalling
the fond memory, he mused, "She was so touched that she went, 'Aiyo, why
spend so much money?'
"But I have actually mastered
it from watching (culinary expert) Fang Tai's instructional programme." Zoe's
eager for their blissful big day!  Still,
it seems that the golden couple has no intention of undergoing customary nuptials
as yet
-- having registered their marriage "few years back".
That
had Zoe expressing her concern in a separate interview. "Liping's
just lazy like me. Hopefully my upcoming wedding
would inspire and spring her (and Rayson) into action," she said. Flashing
an easy smile, this Romeo did not wish to elaborate on their big plans. But
you can count on him to take the lead (again). We can almost hear him repeating,
"Of course I've got to say it's me!" Standby for the
wedding bells!
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