[Explanation] Some time ago, many netizens swiped the video of Lin Wei "reclusive" in Baoding, Hebei, sitting under the roof chatting with local villagers and became popular on the Internet.
This ace supporting role in the golden age of Hong Kong films has regained attention in an unexpected way.
On August 9, the reporter met Lin Wei who was visiting the Great Wall of Yi County in Baoding City - Zijing Pass.
Regarding the matter of "reclusive" in rural Baoding, Hebei, Lin Wei said that he is currently living in a friend's house in the urban area of Baoding, and he has not "reclusive".
[Concurrent] Hong Kong actor Lin Wei
In fact, I live in a friend's house in the urban area of Baoding. The small courtyard in it is owned by friends. Sometimes I go to drink tea, sometimes play, and take videos by the way. I don't live in seclusion. I am still young, although I am 68 years old, I'm still young with the mentality.
[Commentary] Lin Wei said that due to his work in the mainland, he often has to travel back and forth between Hong Kong and the mainland.
Because his mother is from Hebei, he has come to Hebei many times and made many friends in Baoding, Hebei.
Now he still lives in the urban area of Baoding. Every day in his spare time, he will go to the surrounding countryside to chat with ordinary people and experience rural life. He likes this atmosphere and learns a lot.
[Concurrent] Hong Kong actor Lin Wei
As far as the whole Baoding area is concerned, I feel that the cultural heritage is very profound, and in this short period of time, I have learned many, many things from the mouths of ordinary people.
Looking at their lives, wherever you go, what he talks about is different from what we learned from books, it is a life accumulation of many years.
[Commentary] During the tour of the Great Wall - Zijing Pass, he learned a lot of historical stories about the Great Wall.
The Great Wall - Zijing Pass, is located on Zijing Ridge, Yi County, Baoding City, Hebei Province. It was built during the Warring States Period.
In 1996, the Great Wall - Zijing Pass was announced by the State Council of the People's Republic of China as the fourth batch of national key cultural relics protection units.
[Concurrent] Hong Kong actor Lin Wei
It is not simple that such an ancient building can be protected so well. This is the result of the joint efforts of the local government and the people.
Look at the rainy day today. The weather is not good. There were so many tourists visiting just now. When he came to visit, he not only visited the buildings of the Great Wall, but also understood the spirit of the Great Wall. This is a very good protection (the Great Wall) One of the results (results), this is everyone's credit, I hope everyone's spirit of (protecting the Great Wall) will continue to be carried forward. (The Great Wall) is a landmark that is very inspiring to our future young people in China.
[Explanation] Regarding the future work plan, Lin Wei said that as an actor, the most important thing is to do his own job well.
[Concurrent] Hong Kong actor Lin Wei
Everyone says I'm a star, but I'm not. I'm just an ordinary actor. What ordinary actors have to do is to do their job well.
There is no plan, because I am a person who follows fate, and when I am needed, I will seriously and diligently do my job well.
Reported by Chen Shiyu, Lu Zihao and Xu Qiaoming in Baoding
Responsible editor: [Yue Chuan]