Money
Life in the fast lane
(China Daily)
Updated: 2010-03-24 07:50
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METRO: What car do you drive?
Lu: The car I drive most is a Mercedes-Benz SUV because it is a present from my boyfriend. Usually, I like driving big cars - the bigger, the better - and I enjoy driving fast.
METRO: Why bigger cars?
Lu: They have more vision. I think they are cool and can make me feel wild at heart.
METRO: What is your favorite car brand?
Lu: My favorite car brand is Audi. Maybe it is because my first car, bought in Hong Kong in 2001, was an Audi.
METRO: What kind of house do you live in?
Lu: I have several houses in Beijing and I am living in an apartment near Wangfujing Street at present. My favorite is a villa in Changping district I bought in 2007. I divided the 1,000 sq m house into different areas, each with a specific style such as classical, modern or European.
METRO: You said you are crazy about buying homes. Why?
Lu: Because I am decisive and I usually buy a house without really thinking. For example, one day, I drove past a Sino-Ocean property project near Babaoshan. I took a look at it and thought it was good, then drove around and entered the sales hall. I had finished the deal in half an hour.
METRO: Have you ever regretted buying houses?
Lu: Not yet. I think investing in Beijing's housing market is reasonable, since they can make good money.
METRO: What clothing brands do you like?
Lu: Perhaps Chanel. I like every Chanel dress I wear and the "X"-like logo looks elegant.
METRO: What's the most expensive dress you have ever worn?
Lu: A black Chanel dress for the summer season. Though the design is simple, it has many accessories, such as jewelry ornaments. It cost 7 million yuan.
METRO: What's your favorite restaurant in Beijing?
Lu: Tasty Steak is one place I go to a lot. I love Western-style cuisine very much and steak is one of my favorites. I often order a dessert called "Pumpkin Pudding".
METRO: Why do you like Western-style food so much?
Lu: Because I am a Jiayangguizi (fake foreigner), who lived overseas for many years and developed an interest in alternative cuisine.
METRO: Do you cook at home?
Lu: Hardly at all - I am too busy.
METRO: What color do you like best?
Lu: Black, because it is full of mystery. My character is quite transparent and straightforward so I like to wear black to disguise it.
METRO: What do you do in your spare time?
Lu: I am too busy to have a rest. I do not want to waste time and I enjoy working hard. Sometimes I get a chance to play badminton or read a book.
METRO: What kind of books do you read?
Lu: Books about start-up companies and entrepreneurs. I also like reading the Bible because it brings my heart some peace. It's like doing Yoga for the spirit.
METRO: Where do you go shopping in Beijing?
Lu: I rarely go shopping in Beijing. If I need necessities in my daily life, my secretaries will take care of it.
METRO: What are the most expensive things you have bought in Beijing?
Lu: Houses, definitely.
METRO: What's your personal and professional dream?
Lu: At present, I dream of turning off my mobile phones and sleeping for three days. In the future, I would like to invest in large industries such as IT or computer software.
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