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Fei Yu-ching's 'Secret Base' for Confiding Was a Pigsty, Reveals Bai Bingbing

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Veteran Taiwanese singer Fei Yu-ching, who retired in 2019, is remembered by friends for his kindness and humor.
  • Fei Yu-ching used to confide in pigs at a pigsty, a habit revealed by singer Bai Bingbing.
  • Bai Bingbing shared that Fei Yu-ching visited her daily for three months after her daughter's death, offering comfort and jokes.

Fei Yu-ching, the beloved Taiwanese singer who retired from the stage in 2019, remains a warm presence in the hearts of his entertainment industry friends. His gentle and humorous nature continues to be a fond memory, as shared by fellow singers Bai Bingbing and Yang Fan during a recent recording of "Super Bai Bing Bing Show."

Bai Bingbing, who shares the same birth year as Fei Yu-ching and affectionately calls him "Tingting," praised him as a low-key and kind individual. She revealed a unique detail about his life: Fei Yu-ching's "secret base" for confiding his troubles was a pigsty. He would talk to the pigs when he felt down, finding solace in their silent company and even giving them names.

He told me that whenever he felt down, he would come here to chat with them. He had a point, 'If I tell them my troubles, they won't spread it around.' He even gave names to those pigs!

โ€” Bai BingbingDescribing Fei Yu-ching's habit of confiding in pigs.

Yang Fan recalled their past collaborations on restaurant shows, describing Fei Yu-ching as a "night owl." He recounted late-night calls and impromptu visits to play mahjong, followed by late-night meals and activities like fishing and picking guavas that lasted until dawn. Bai Bingbing also experienced these late-night visits, particularly during a difficult period after the loss of her daughter. For three months, Fei Yu-ching visited almost daily, offering conversation and jokes to help ease her pain. Her mother even mistook his frequent visits for a romantic pursuit.

While Fei Yu-ching's contact with Bai Bingbing is less frequent since his retirement, their bond remains strong. When asked about inviting him on her show, Bai Bingbing chuckled, describing him as a "free spirit." Respecting his decision to retire, she expressed no intention to pressure him, instead hoping for a simple tea gathering at her home soon.

He's just a free spirit.

โ€” Bai BingbingDescribing Fei Yu-ching's current lifestyle after retirement.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.