Deanie Ip's concert...
(abridged version of actual article)

Vivian went to Deanie Ip's concert last night w/ her best friend Kenny (right).

Deanie Ip (Yip Dak Han) held her concert at the HK Coliseum last night. There were many people from the entertainment circle in the audience watching her concert last night, including Vivian Chow, Andy Hui, William So, Lam Ga Sing, Koi Ming Fai, Chui Ho Ying, etc. Deanie was very fascinating.

Vivian is thinking about having laser eye surgery;
Joe went to the hospital with her to have her eyes examined

Joe used his body to protect Vivian so that her eyes wouldn't come into contact with bright light. The 2 of them were in a rush to leave in their car.

Vivian and Joe have been dating for many years. People from outside think that they've already gotten married secretly. A few days ago, reporters saw Vivian driving her BMW at Hoh Man Tin, and Joe was the passenger in the car. Yesterday, reporters again discovered Joe with his girlfriend. Joe accompanied Vivian to the hospital to have her eyes examined. Both of them have recently been 'high-key' (appearing in public often). Does this mean a good thing (wedding) will happen soon? Yesterday at 12 noon, Vivian and Joe appeared at Yeung Wo hospital (Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital). The 2 of them were a little startled when they saw the reporters. Vivian quickly lowered her head a little. It seems she doesn't want the reporters to take her picture. But Joe didn't mind that reporters were taking pictures. Reporters asked if one of them was sick. Joe said, "No, Vivian is here to check her eyes. (Reporter: Is there a problem with her eyes?) No, she's thinking about having laser eye surgery. Today she's checking to see if it's possible to do it." Doesn't want reporters to take pictures Reporters had surrounded them and were taking pictures non-stop. The flash from the cameras was non-stop. Vivian politely told reporters, "Could you not take pictures?" Joe then immediately said that taking pictures with flash would affect his girlfriend when having laser eye surgery, because the doctor said that her eyes can't come in contact with bright light. Reporters asked if Vivian's eyes were very nearsighted. She said, "Yes." Then both of them left. At 3:37 PM, both of them quickly left the hospital in their car. When the car got to the street, Joe continuously honked the horn on the car in hopes that other drivers would open up the road to let them go first. It looks like they wanted to avoid reporters from chasing after them for an interview. (Note: Vivian did NOT have LASIK surgery done that day. She has no plans to have LASIK surgery in the near future. She might consider LASIK surgery after the technology improves.)

Joe Ngai accompanies Vivian to Yeung Wo hospital to have her eyes examined

Vivian asked Joe to accompany her when she went to Yeung Wo hospital to have her eyes examined. She was hoping to have laser surgery to decrease her nearsightedness.

Vivian appeared at Yeung Wo hospital (Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital) yesterday afternoon with her boyfriend Joe Ngai. When both of them saw the reporters, they were quite startled, but they let reporters take pictures. Reporters asked why they were at the hospital. Vivian said in a relaxed manner, "It's nothing much. I was planning on checking to see if it's possible for me to have laser eye surgery to decrease my nearsightness." Because Vivian suddenly appeared, the reporters rushed to the front to take pictures. Vivian smiled and said, "Please don't take pictures!" The 2 of them stayed at the hospital for 3 hours and then left. Often seen together Recently, Vivian has often been seen going out together with her boyfriend, Joe. Even when getting her eyes examined, her boyfriend accompanied her. We can see that Joe really loves and cares for Vivian, and Vivian seeks to have a boyfriend who cares for her. Fans can be at ease. (Note: Vivian did NOT have LASIK surgery done that day. She has no plans to have LASIK surgery in the near future. She might consider LASIK surgery after the technology improves.)

Vivian has her eyes examined; Joe really cares about Vivian

Joe accompanied Vivian to the hospital to have her eyes examined. He really cares about Vivian.

Joe and Vivian have dated for many years. They've always been low key, and after Vivian left the entertainment business, she seldom appeared in public. Recently, reporters were able to take pictures of them going places together, and they were actually very open to let the reporters take as many pictures as they wanted. Yesterday, Vivian and Joe appeared at the Yeung Wo hospital (Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital). They didn't try to avoid the reporters' cameras and were friendly. The reporter asked if Vivian was sick. Joe immediately answered, "No, she's here to check her eyes. She came to see if it's possible to do laser eye surgery to correct her nearsightedness." Vivian's eyes are nearsighted by close to 1000 degrees. If she doesn't wear glasses or contacts, then she can't see anything, so it's rather inconvenient. That's why she thought about having laser eye surgery to decrease the degrees of her nearsightedness. When the reporters continuously took pictures, Vivian kindly said, "Could you not take pictures?" Joe was considerate and said, "The flash would affect her pupils. The doctor said not to have any bright light affect her eyes temporarily." Joe really cares about Vivian. (Note: Vivian did NOT have LASIK surgery done that day. She has no plans to have LASIK surgery in the near future. She might consider LASIK surgery after the technology improves.)

Vivian went to Yeung Wo hospital to have her eyes examined for laser eye surgery

Joe accompanied his girlfriend, Vivian, to Yeung Wo hospital to have her eyes examined.

Vivian was accompanied by her boyfriend, Joe, when she appeared at the Yeung Wo hospital (Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital) at 12pm yesterday. Vivian was wearing sunglasses, and as she tried to walk by quickly, reporters asked if Vivian was sick. Vivian said, "Could you not take pictures?" Joe then explained, "She's here to check her eyes to see if it's possible to do laser eye surgery. She's very nearsighted, so she has to check out the situation first. You guys shouldn't use flash. The doctor said her eyes can't come into contact w/ bright light. It would affect her pupils." Vivian's nearsightedness is close to 1000 degrees. She's getting ready for corrective laser eye surgery. Surgery costs around HK$20,000 In 1996, the Refractive Surgery Centre was opened at the HK Sanatorium & Hospital. This was the first hospital in HK to introduce LASIK surgery (the doctor slices the cornea from the side, producing a flap, and with the flap folded back, the doctor uses a laser beam to make the correction to the eye). According to the doctor, costs for the exam and surgery is about HK$26,000. After the surgery, return visits to the doctor are about HK$700 - $800. Patients can leave the hospital on the same day that they had the surgery. Last year, Joey Yung went to HK Sanatorium & Hospital for corrective eye surgery, and now she doesn't need to wear glasses. (Note: Vivian did NOT have LASIK surgery done that day. She has no plans to have LASIK surgery in the near future. She might consider LASIK surgery after the technology improves.)

Dating for many years, Vivian's status (of being married or not married) is not certain;
Joe said, "If you want lucky money, I can give it to you right now!"

It's rare to see a picture of Vivian and Joe dating. Yesterday, Vivian was the chauffeur for Joe, driving him around town. In 1998, Vivian wore a diamond ring on her right hand. (Picture taken in 1998)

Yesterday, Vivian was the chauffeur (personal driver), driving her BMW and taking Joe to his friend's house for a visit. When reporters asked Joe if he would pass out lucky money, he was humourous and asked reporters if they wanted lucky money, he could give it to them right away. Does this mean Vivian and Joe are already married? Vivian and Joe's love relationship has always been low-key. Yesterday, reporters at Hoh Man Tin mountain spotted them on a date joy-riding (driving the car) around town. It's been more than 2 years since the 2 have been seen together, ever since July 1999 when they were seen playing badminton in Happy Valley. Hinting that they are already married? Yesterday, Vivian was driving her BMW, while Joe was sitting next to her in the passenger seat. When they first discovered reporters were taking pictures, they both seemed startled. When reporters requested for an interview, Joe agreed to do the interview and rolled down the car window to do a short interview. When reporters asked Joe if he was staying in HK for Chinese New Years, Joe said, "I've been in HK for a while. Today I'm going to visit my friend." Then reporters asked if he would be passing out lucky money. After Joe and Vivian heard that question, they both smiled. Joe said in a humourous way, "Then do you want lucky money? I can give it to you right now." Is Joe hinting that he and Vivian are already married? Afterwards, Joe thought the reporters had taken enough pictures, so Vivian started the car and they left. Wearing wedding ring on index finger Vivian and Joe got back together as a couple in 1996 and gave up their work to enjoy their dating lifestyle. During that time period, Vivian and Joe lived in Canada. In 1998, Vivian attended the 30th anniversary of her school, St. Stephens Church College, and was wearing a diamond ring on her right index finger. But at that time, Vivian denied that she and Joe were secretly married.

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