It naturally flowed to the topic of giving ang baos. Xiang Yun said she would prepare $5, $10, or $20 in each ang bao as a “token”.

When she directed the question to Lawrence, he dropped his bomb: “This year, I might have earned a little more. Maybe each person (staff member) can get $3,000?”

While host Juin Teh and Das instantly jumped at the revelation and quipped that they wanted to work for him, Xiang Yun agreed with Lawrence’s decision. “Yes, when you earn more, it means everyone worked hard alongside you,” she said.

“My boss prepared 10 red packets for us to pick. If you’re very huat that year, you would get $500, while the unlucky one would get $2 — of another country’s currency,” he humorously said.

Although he’s single, Lawrence also said that he gives his father ang baos. Xiang Yun also advised: “Parents will be happy if you give them an ang bao, regardless of the amount inside.”

Lawrence’s generosity has led to some friendly teasing from his celebrity colleagues at a press conference for Reunion Dinner today (Jan 18).

Co-star Mark Lee joked: “Lawrence bought rice balls from a convenience store just now. I just want to say, don’t wear a hat that’s too big for your head. Give such big ang baos until he has to eat from a convenience store.”

Reunion Dinner opened in cinemas on Jan 20. 

Text: Khoo Yi Hang/AsiaOne

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