Carina Lau Talks About Financial Freedom: 'Only Then Can You Speak Loudly'

The popular Chinese variety show "一路繁花" (Blossoms All the Way) Season 2 has officially wrapped up. An unexpected heated discussion across the internet was sparked by a segment on the show where the celebrities discussed their “life keywords.” Facing the second half of life, top actresses like Carina Lau, He Saifei, Liu Xiaoqing, and Ning Jing were surprisingly unanimous in choosing “financial freedom.” They candidly stated that economic independence is the greatest confidence in life. These honest remarks were dubbed by netizens as “the clearest-headed episode of the whole season.”

On camera, the seasoned Liu Xiaoqing admitted, “Financial freedom is extremely important.” She believes the number in your bank account is more than just money; it’s also the confidence to face life’s ups and downs and the ability to say “no.” Ning Jing spoke with even more directness, tossing out a subversive view: “I don’t necessarily want to be young, but I absolutely want to be wealthy!” By placing material independence above age anxiety, she showed her unique spirit.

Carina Lau and He Saifei then demonstrated great rapport, using the most down-to-earth analogies to point out the relationship between dignity and capability. Carina Lau said with a smile: “When you’re financially free, even your voice gets louder.” She shared boldly that if someone criticized her for buying a bag, she would shoot back, “What’s it got to do with you? I didn’t use your money to buy it!” He Saifei echoed this sentiment with feeling: “With financial freedom, you truly speak more audibly.” What sounded like banter in fact revealed the composure and backbone brought by financial independence.

In addition to material security, the actresses also shared profound reflections on the mind and spirit. Ning Jing emphasized that life should pursue “peace, health, wisdom, and courage,” believing that maintaining the capacity to think and learn is crucial. Carina Lau spoke about “the ability to love,” saying, “Many people think love is about ‘being loved,’ but you must first love yourself and have the ability to love others, only then are you qualified to ask others to love you.” He Saifei emotionally wrote, “Remember what should be remembered, and forget what should be forgotten,” showing a mindset that seeks simplicity after experiencing worldly success.

Cecilia Cheung Is the Only Exception

Amid the chorus for “financial freedom,” Cecilia Cheung became the only exception on the show. She chose “family companionship,” “children’s safety,” and “authenticity” as her life keywords. She believes the end result is not the most important thing, and that the love and protection throughout the process are the core of life. Netizens were reminded of something Yang Mi once said: “The result is not important; what matters is the process of loving someone.” The resonance between the two viewpoints, spanning time, revealed another kind of life value.