Shirley Yeung: Last-Minute or Deliberate Runaway Bride?

Yesterday, Shirley Yeung (楊思琦) announced breaking-up with former boyfriend of nine years, Gregory Lee (李泳豪). Shirley noted it was a mutual decision to end their relationship several months ago. Gregory’s father, Lee Ka Ding (李家鼎), noted the pair had been planning for their wedding. Days ago, Gregory noted that the pair were boyfriend and girlfriend while speaking on the telephone. He claimed that he did not know what had prompted the “runaway bride’s” break-up decision.

Shirley’s Break-up Request Came Only Days Ago

According to an inside source, Shirley asked for a break-up with Gregory Lee several days ago. At the time, Shirley’s face allegedly dripped with tears and she admitted to Gregory that third party, Andy Ng, had entered the relationship. Due to the presence of a third party, Shirley had used “a reason that a man can not withstand” to break-up with Gregory. Despite Gregory’s unwillingness, he was forced to accept the change in circumstances. 

Gregory Unable to Let Go

Gregory also knew Andy Ng, the alleged third party in his relationship with Shirley. Andy was from Beijing and met Shirley eleven years ago in high school. Gregory and Andy followed each other’s blogs as well. Gregory was shocked that Andy turned out to be the third party. After Shirley asked to break-up with Gregory, he was emotionally unstable. Over the last several days, Gregory has been unable to accept the situation. The Lee family was very concerned that Gregory may commit a rash act [in hurting himself].

Shirley Planned on Leaving Gregory Months Ago

According to an inside source, Shirley planned to end her relationship with Gregory in advance. Previously, Shirley had lived with Gregory’s family in Kwoloon Tong. Two months ago, Shirley bought an apartment in Clear Water Bay Peninsula, Tseung Kwan O. Although Shirley claimed the apartment was purchased for her brother, she moved into the apartment long-term. Shirley only returned to Gregory’s apartment to stay overnight once per week. Two weeks ago, the living arrangements remained the same.

Since Shirley still had a large amount of personal belongings in Gregory’s apartment, he did not see signs that Shirley was considering ending the relationship. When reporters asked whether Shirley had asked for a break-up using “a reason a man can not withstand,” Gregory said, “I have not been able to accept it yet. My emotional state has not stablized. I do not know what to say. My thoughts are very chaotic now. I will come forward to address the matter later.”

The Lee Family: “There Were No Early Signs!”

At 7:30 PM last night, Gregory and his father, Lee Ka Ding, went to work at TVB City. Gregory said that he has been unable to contact Shirley. “I do not know what happened! We have always been fine.” Crying uncontrollably, Gregory asked to stop the interview.

Lee Ka Ding cursed fiercely at Shirley [for the break-up decision], indicating that Gregory and Shirley had been preparing for their wedding. (Were there any early break-up signs?) Lee Ka Ding said, “No, even dead people show early signs! Last week, we had dinner with Shirley. Over the past week, I knew that Gregory was unhappy. However, I do not know what had occurred.”

What sparked the split between TVB actress Shirley Yeung and actor Gregory Lee? Pregnant?

The actress is said to be pregnant with the baby of her rich ex-classmateWhat sparked the split between TVB actress Shirley Yeung and actor Gregory Lee?

While attending an event yesterday afternoon, Shirley suddenly announced that she had broken up with Gregory a few months ago. However, she did not explain the reason behind the separation.

Shirley, 32, who starred in various TVB dramas including Blade Heart and Moonlight Resonance, has been in a relationship with Gregory, 31, for the past nine years. The couple was previously rumoured to be getting married as Shirley was pregnant.

According to an insider, the split between the couple was due to Shirley being unhappy with Gregory's obsession with car racing and that he did not have enough money for their wedding. Shirley was also rumoured to have fallen in love with her rich ex-classmate, Andy.

Shirley was reportedly in tears when she initiated a breakup a few days ago. She admitted that she was seeing someone else, and gave a reason that "no man can accept" for the breakup. Many speculated that the reason for the split was that she is already pregnant with Andy's child.

At the same time, rumoured third party Andy, recently posted on his microblog announcing that he had finally achieved success on a 11-year-old courtship. He also wrote that he will do his best to care for and protect his other half, and that he can make her happy.

At around 7pm yesterday, Gregory, accompanied by his father, appeared at his workplace at TVB.

The actor expressed his shock at Shirley's announcement and said, "I really don't know why. We never had any problems. I have yet to contact Shirley today, and I don't know why she said those things. We were on the phone two days ago."

Tears rolled down his cheeks as he continued, "I really don't know what happened and what made her come to such a decision. We have been together for so long and have been through so much."

Shirley Yeung rumored pregnant as reason for breakup; Gregory Lee does not believe

Shirley Yeung, who had been dating for 9 years, announced her breakup with boyfriend Gregory Lee a few days ago. Since the announcement, besides having to accept losing his most beloved, Gregory also has to bear the 'man cannot accept' reason. It is obvious that he's feeling very down now. It was said that aside from Gregory's family worrying about him, his friends are also feeling pity for him. According to an insider, on the day of the breakup, Shirley cried expressing she is "pregnant" to the insider and Gregory was informed. However, Shirley still insisted that she wanted to breakup. At the time, Gregory was in deep sorrow, but still attempted to rescue the nearly 10 year relationship. Unfortunately, Shirley stood in a firm position.

Regarding the news exposed by the insider, [Oriental Daily] contacted Gregory to confirm. He frankly said Shirley used 'pregnancy' as a reason for the breakup: "Shirley did say she was 'pregnant', but it's me that doesn't believe it." When reporters contacted Shirley to confirm, her first reaction was: "Where did you all hear this news? Why is it rumored like that? But I have nothing to say." Until yesterday, Shirley still did not admit nor deny to the pregnancy rumors. She expressed her blessings to Gregory: "I have been with Gregory for a long time, he is a very good man. We are still friends after the breakup, I wish him forever happiness."

Besides the strange "pregnancy" rumor that we cannot tell if it's true or false, Shirley's decision to breakup with Gregory is another huge question mark. According to Gregory's older twin brother Augustine Lee, yesterday morning when he was chatting all night with Gregory, Shirley suddenly sent him a SMS: "I still really love you, miss you a lot." As we can see, Shirley is contradicting herself. Augustine expressed: "I don't know what attitude she has, hope she stops sending so many SMS to my brother, he receives one every day and is emotionally not stabled."

At this point, it can be sure that Gregory is feeling very down. When he accepted a phone interview, he admitted he has not recovered yet and still cannot contact Shirley. When asked about Shirley's 'pregnancy'? He said: "I am not responding, I am really unhappy right now. I don't want to hear things that I don't want to hear." As for Gregory's family, to prevent him from thinking too much, yesterday morning at 4am, they drove him back to TVB City to work on his new series. The cast to The Boxing King all comforted him, Gregory was very grateful: "I really want to thank Raymond Wong, Otto Chan and Tsui Wing. They chatted with me for a long time, I really appreciate their concern. (Shirley broke up with you several months ago, how come last month she still celebrated your birthday with you?) I went to work last night and everyone was shocked too because a few days ago Shirley still came to eat with me."

Although there are changes in the 9 year relationship, still need to continue down the road. Yesterday at 5am, Gregory and his father Ding Yeh appeared at TVB City. He bravely faced the media and accepted interviews. When asked if he knows Andy and if Andy is Shirley's old classmate? Gregory appeared very heartbroken and stressed: "I am not responding." Reporters asked again and again, he said: "I want to first get the details of the issue before I explain. Filming of this series is about to complete, I have no time to go find Shirley." Asked again if he believes Shirley is pregnant? He said in a weak voice: "I don't believe, don't believe."

Gregory expressed Shirley moved to Oscar by the Sea because it was convenient for her to go to work. Asked if he felt there was changes in the relationship at the time? Gregory said: "I did not feel it, she was still so happy asking me if I got enough sleep or had enough to eat. (What is the man's most pain?) I am not responding, after all we never had any arguments, I really don't know what's happening. I am just worried of her current condition." Currently emotionally unstabled, it seems as if there is no turning back for Gregory's relationship with Shirley, he will just have to accept the fact. However, he expressed he still loves her deeply: "No matter what, if Shirley needs anything, I will definitely go help her."

TVB executive Virgina Lok expressed she never heard of Shirley's pregnancy: "She's not pregnant, but she did tell me about the breakup. Their decision was made after careful thought, I hope their work does not get affected anymore."