That birthday cake to the left could double up as a wedding one in a pinch! Images: Weibo
OMG, Zhang Ziyi said yes!
If the OTT proposal is anything to go by, pop culture pundits can expect to pore over one whopper of a wedding.
Let’s set the scene for what went down, shall we. It’s Ziyi’s 36th birthday bash over the weekend. She’s resplendent in a red Grecian gown; celeb chums the likes of Wang Leehom and Na Ying are clinking champagne and strutting for the selfie sticks when – could it be? A whirring white drone whooshes into view.
Wait, is that a diamond ring on the futuristic flying gizmo? Yes, yes it is. Ziyi’s rocker beau Wang Feng turns towards the bamboozled birthday girl, goes down on bended knee and, as Chinese entertainment portal NetEase notes, makes a pretty persuasive case for saying yes: “We have experienced happy times and bitter times. If we grow old, I will still be able to look after you.” Aww, sniffles.
Cue cheers and tears from the astonished assembly, as the woman of the hour answers in the affirmative – and not a minute too soon, really, given Ziyi’s pointed parting shots to the press on her marital state of affairs.
As for the rock in question, reports peg it as a 9.15-carat diamond ring from discreet haute joaillerie house Moussaieff Jewellery. Very fancy, and perfectly in line with the “prosperous” bent of the party’s punny theme: “Goat Year Wins Ziyi.” (The prima donna is a Goat baby herself.)
‘Grats, Ziyi and Wang Feng, here’s hoping the Goat Year ahead brings you bliss and beatitude. As for ourselves, we’re positively rubbing our hands in glee at the prospect of critiquing your wedding gowns!
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