The new "first lady" is a female overlord

Global People Magazine

2024-05-31 11:13Published on the official account of Beijing "Global People" magazine

As a strong woman in the financial and investment circles,

She is well respected in professional circles.

Author: Ye Huaxia Mao Yufei

The wife of the Prime Minister of Singapore always has an intellectual beauty. This is true of Ho Ching, the wife of former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, and so is Lui Zirui, wife of current Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

Not long ago, at Huang Xuncai's inauguration ceremony, Lu Zirui wore a black dress, wore simple accessories, held a white leather bag, and her black natural curly hair was shoulder-length, walking beside her husband with steps, greeting the people from time to time, and her beautiful and elegant image became a highlight of the scene.

Lu Zirui's on-site photos went viral on social media, quickly attracting a large number of netizens to discuss and leave messages. Singaporean people have praised: "The Prime Minister's wife is so beautiful, like coming out of an idol drama." ”

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Understated natural beauty

Lu Zirui is Huang Xuncai's second wife.

In 2003, Huang Xuncai and his first wife divorced peacefully due to "incompatible personalities" after 3 years of married life. Afterwards, Huang Xuncai once said that his first marriage was his "painful experience in life", and laughed at himself that "you can't get married for the sake of getting married, and you can only be depressed when you find that it is not suitable after the marriage".

A few years later, Huang Xuncai met Lu Zirui. Now, the two have been working together for nearly 20 years.

Wong's inauguration was not Luc's first appearance in public. In September last year, she accompanied Lawrence Wong to the swearing-in ceremony of Singapore's new president, Tharman Tharmaman. At that time, she was wearing a black cheongsam with a jade necklace, interpreting a Chinese style. As soon as she appeared, Lu Zirui successfully "circled fans" countless times.

Lu Zirui wearing a black cheongsam with a jade necklace.

Born in an ordinary family in Singapore, Lawrence Wong has always been known for his low-key and casual nature.

When attending public occasions, Lu Zirui also exudes a sense of naturalness and relaxation. In terms of dress, she adheres to the people-friendly line. This time, at her husband's swearing-in ceremony, when asked by reporters about the dress brand, she said that she was wearing just an ordinary black dress.

Lu Zirui said: "I like to be low-key and introverted, and besides, dressing up is just appearance, and friendliness is the most important thing." Her self-cultivation and temperament also left a deep impression on people again.

Many foreign media praised her clothes, "simple and classic clothes, exuding a low-key and delicate temperament, highlighting her natural beauty".

In life, Lu Zirui has always been low-key and modest, and focuses on her responsibilities.

Previously, Lu Zirui almost never appeared in the public eye, and Huang Xuncai often shared his life on the Internet, but he never "showed affection" with his wife. Lu Zirui herself does not have a public social media platform account. Therefore, the outside world still knows very little about this "first lady".

Huang Xuncai and Lu Zirui in life.

It wasn't until last year that it was officially announced that Lu Zirui has more than 20 years of experience in the financial and investment fields and is currently working as an executive in a private financial company. While supporting her husband's career, she is also committed to various charitable causes.

A proper career strongman

Lu Zirui was born in 1974. Her detailed family background is still unknown to the outside world. It is said that her grandfather is the founder of a well-known trucking company. She spent her childhood in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, before moving to Singapore for educational reasons.

Singapore media reported in 2023 that Lu Zirui graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in business administration, majoring in finance. She excelled in her studies and joined Pacific Star, a Singapore-based real estate investment company, after graduation. In 2009, she was reported to be the company's vice president.

In 2010, Lu Zirui thought that the time had come, and began to chase her entrepreneurial dream and founded her own wealth management company. Under her leadership, the company has developed rapidly and become a star enterprise in the industry.

Her professional skills and business acumen have earned her several awards. In 2015, she was named "Entrepreneur of the Year" by a business magazine. Her company has also been featured in the press.

Lui's name also appeared in the annual report of a new investment company in Singapore, where her title was "investment manager". In a certificate of application from Razer, a gaming equipment company, Lu Zirui's name also appeared, and the title was "angel investor".

Some reports combed through her financial work experience, saying that she first worked in real estate investment funds and then entered the field of corporate finance and wealth management.

In 2018, Lu Zirui reportedly suffered a "major turning point in her career" when she "gave up her past career" to become the CEO of a family office. However, Lui always takes on new challenges with a positive attitude. She "manages a portfolio in the securities market, manages real estate investments, and also makes direct investments".

As a strong woman in the financial and investment world, she is the CEO of the Investment Management Association of Singapore and is well respected in professional circles.

A caring wife

In her career, Lu Zirui is a proper "strong woman", but she also has a cordial and enthusiastic charity side.

Lui Zirui participated in Singapore's inaugural Women's Construction Programme, helping families struggling with poverty to build houses.

Lawrence Wong is a Christian, and Lui is also active in the Singapore YMCA and was one of the organization's trustees until 2023. She is also involved in charitable projects such as financial aid and employability programs and has donated a lot of money to charities.

Lu Zirui is committed to community service, especially in the fields of education and healthcare, including building schools, providing scholarships for underprivileged students, and supporting medical services aimed at improving rural areas.

Many Singaporean media believe that Lu Zirui's support and influence "should not be underestimated in his assistance to Singapore's new prime minister."

Lu Zirui and Huang Xuncai are both finance-related majors, and they have both studied in the United States, and they have many common topics in terms of interests and hobbies.

Like Wong, Lui is passionate about sports and fitness. In their free time, the couple walks in the park together and regularly practices yoga and meditation.

Lu Zirui and Huang Xuncai.

In addition, Lu Zirui is a "bookworm" like Huang Xuncai. In addition to reading books on business, technology and personal development, she regularly participates in seminars and reading salons to grow her knowledge.

During the epidemic, almost all barber shops in Singapore were closed, and Lui Zirui cut Wong's hair at home, a detail that also showed her caring and family-friendly side in front of the public.

Huang Xuncai is a good cook, and he is also very good at hygiene at home, and he once revealed his ability to take care of housework. So fans speculate that Lu Zirui should also be well taken care of at home.

In an interview with Lianhe Zaobao, Lawrence Wong mentioned his situation after being elected as a leader by the fourth-generation leadership team. "When I went home and told my wife, she was surprised, but we were prepared," he said. ”

On September 6, 2022, Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong (first from left) and his wife Lui Zi Rui (first from right) met with Malaysia's Supreme Head of State, Abdullah Ahmad Shah and his wife.

Speaking about the impact of political life on his family, he said: "Family should not be involved. Our families didn't choose to be politicians, it was we who stood up. People generally respect this, and that's good. ”

For a long time, Lu Zirui, as the wife of a political dignitary, has not been disturbed in her private life, which is not unrelated to Huang Xuncai's attitude.

But in any case, Lu Zirui, who has become the wife of the prime minister, must have more opportunities to accompany her husband in the spotlight. People look forward to seeing the elegant and beautiful figure of the prime minister's wife in more public places in the future.

Director: Zhang Pei

Editor: Ling Yun     

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