Runner-up Ý Lan shares her experience of dating Meritorious Artist Chí Trung.

Ý Lan (real name Trần Ngọc Lan), born in 1979, was the runner-up in the 2017 Businesswoman Beauty Pageant. However, she is better known for her love story with artist Chí Trung. The two confirmed their relationship in early 2020. Since publicly revealing his relationship with his girlfriend, who is 18 years younger, Chí Trung has showered her with compliments on her beauty.

Even in her 40s, Ý Lan maintains a youthful and modern appearance. She impresses those she meets with her charming, intelligent, and energetic way of speaking.

Chi Trung and his girlfriend, Ý Lan, are 18 years apart in age. Photo: Provided by the artist.

Since publicly dating artist Chi Trung, has your life changed much?

I don't like the word "public." The reason we met wasn't the reason our families fell apart, was it? We both respect family values ​​and both feel the pain of loss.

Life is full of unexpected events and challenges that we cannot foresee. Everyone wants a happy family, of course.

My life has changed a little; I've gained more joy, a new companion, and life has become more positive and cheerful as a result. Otherwise, I think everything remains the same; I still live my normal life.

In conversations with artist Chi Trung, he often speaks highly of her. Many people are curious, what is Y Lan's secret that keeps him so smitten with her as he was in the beginning?

Perhaps I just live simply as myself, without any secret. Chi Trung is a very cheerful and humorous person. We often joke around and tease each other every day, so our lives are always optimistic and full of life.

Trung and I came together without any commitment; it was simply a shared empathy and understanding of each other's lives. I think that's enough.

The beautiful appearance of Ý Lan - Chí Trung's girlfriend. Photo: Provided by the artist.

People say that Ý Lan is both beautiful and successful in business, making her wealthy, which is why her man loves her even more and doesn't want to leave her?

That's not entirely true. Chi Trung and I are financially independent; we don't depend on or rely on each other. He doesn't "support me," and vice versa. We bring each other joy every day, motivating each other to live more positively.

Being in a relationship with an artist is fun, but it's also very stressful and full of gossip, isn't that right? For a long time, you confided that you felt pressured by receiving many conflicting opinions about your love life. What's the truth behind that?

I'm just an ordinary woman. In the beginning, when I had little contact with the press, I simply shared my personal thoughts and opinions, but perhaps readers didn't fully understand my meaning or my words.

At that time, I chose to remain silent because I believed time would tell. We hadn't done anything wrong, so I felt confident and continued living my life normally.

They came together through empathy and understanding… But every love story has its ups and downs, and who will be the first to make amends?

We've probably moved past the days of resentment and gone through the ups and downs of life. Chi Trung and I came together through mutual understanding, as pieces that help us complete ourselves and learn from our mistakes.

Ý Lan said that Chí Trung is a humorous and cheerful person who brings more optimism and positivity into her life. Photo: Provided by the artist.

She was the runner-up in the 2017 Businesswoman Pageant, and for every woman, a title related to beauty can boost their confidence significantly.Why didn't you take advantage of that to break into showbiz and become famous?

The runner-up title was truly a beautiful memory, bringing me more joy, more relationships, and a memorable milestone in my life. But I realized that if I continued to chase that pace, I wouldn't have much time left to dedicate to my passion for work.

The spotlight is dazzling and glamorous, but my true love is making women beautiful.

As a beauty queen who ventured into the business world, you must have faced many difficulties and challenges, right?

For me, the biggest challenge was that technology wasn't as developed back then as it is today. I had to research and learn both domestically and internationally, seeking out many sources to improve and accumulate experience.

Because I love beauty, I've been striving little by little, day by day, to build my brand. Without passion and dedication, I probably wouldn't be where I am today.

Since going public with their relationship, the couple has frequently posted photos of themselves together on social media. (Photo: Provided by the artist)

Fans are still eagerly awaiting the moment when Ý Lan and Chí Trung "tie the knot" with a wedding. Is this in your plans for the near future?

To be honest with you, Chi Trung and I share the same view: just live a good life, treat each other with kindness, and bring joy to each other – that's enough.

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