Confidential agreement
Based on understanding, Linda took the initiative to end her relationship with Philip in beginning of February. However, they agreed to keep the break-up news confidential and thus, did not announce to the public. In end February, Linda attended an event and when asked if she would cook for her boyfriend, Linda seemed to be hinting that she resumed to single status based on her reply that she did not have any boyfriend but friends only. According to Linda's friend, Linda and Philip attended Wong Cho Lam (王祖藍) and Leanne Li's (李亞男) wedding in mid February but they were already separated and no communication at that point. From the public perspective, Linda's career was successful than Philip and she was heavily groomed upon entering the entertainment industry not long after. In year 2007, Linda and Philip worked together in the movie, Love is not All Around (十分爱) and their romance started from there. But both had a low-profile relationship and Linda decided to show her support for Philip openly through Weibo when he finally became the male lead in new movie.
Objections from family and the company
All along, Linda's family objected to their relationship and the company remarked that Philip was a stumbling block to her career. In year end 2013, Linda opened her concert and invited Philip without the company's knowledge. This stirred the anger of the senior management of the music company, Herman Ho, whom used an excuse of Linda's zodiac sign was unsuitable to release new album in Horse year. In October 2014, Linda suddenly went to watch new movie, Sifu vs Vampire (天师斗僵尸) acted by Philip. Herman then approached his wife, Sandy Yue (余咏珊) to give a guest role to Linda in new series, Brother's Keeper 2 (巨轮2) instead. Thus, Linda only had one new series to act with Bosco Wong (黄宗泽). Eventually, Linda was forced to dump Philip due to her career advancement and long contract with the company.
The insider said: "For the past one year, both career were mediocre and Linda's temper was getting from bad to worse. Earlier, Philip organised a birthday party for himself and Linda threw a black face immediately when one of his female friends placed some cake cream on his face. It resulted in an embarrassing situation. As there was still no turning point in Philip's career and her age reason, Linda felt that it was meaningless to carry on their relationship and decided to break up with him."
Begun to shout after drunk
According to the details, Herman Ho turned the green light on and made arrangements for Linda's new album after ending her 8 years relationship. As for Philip, he looked for Andy On (安志杰) and Jessica C. and became their 'lam post' almost everyday. Once he was drunk during a gathering with the artistes and a backend staff said: "Philip always controlled his drinking but he finished every glass on that night. He begun to shout after drunk and refused to reveal any details when we asked him." When trying to contact him for verifying the separation with Linda, Philip said: "No such thing and I will not reply. (Announced together with Linda?) Inconvenient to speak when you called me late at night (11pm)." On the next day, Philip approached his manager and requested to keep his break-up with Linda confidential.
Many suitors
It was a well-known fact that Linda BB did not lack of suitors and money was not an important criteria in relationship at all. Philip Ng emerged as the ultimate winner and defeated all his love rivals.
Raymond Lam (林峯)
In year 2006, Linda and Raymond Lam acted together in the series, Heart of Greed (溏心风暴) and sang the duet song, 'Xin Ling 心领'. It was pointed that Raymond was wooing her and even became her chauffeur. The rumours eventually died down after two years.
Philip Ng (伍允龙)
In year 2007, Linda and Philip Ng worked together in the movie, Love is not All Around and they were rumoured to be together since both grew up in overseas.
Felix Lee (李傲寰)
In year 2011, Linda had dinner with her old school (Canada) friend, Felix Lee and they were rumoured dating secretly. Felix was pointed to dump her girlfriend, Joyce despite being together for many years.
Desmond Pang (彭纪谚)
In year 2013, Wong Cho Lam tried to be the matchmaker and introduce his church friend, Desmond Pang to Linda.
Ruco Chan (陈展鹏)
In year 2014, rumours between Linda and Ruco Chan of developing feelings for each other started after classifying as golden on-screen couple in the series, Brother's Keeper (巨轮) and All that is Bitter is Sweet (大药坊).
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