Renowned martial arts icon Jet Li, celebrated for his 2008 Hong Kong Film Award win for The Warlords, recently alarmed fans after sharing a hospital photo showing him with a tube in his neck and reliant on a wheelchair.
Now 62, the action star’s health has been under scrutiny, but his recent appearance at a Beijing car dealership offered a glimpse of resilience, albeit with visible signs of fatigue, as he wore a priceless Tibetan bead and an expensive bracelet.
Li was seen at a domestic car brand’s dealership in Beijing’s Fengtai district, dressed casually in a white t-shirt, gray jacket, and sunglasses, exuding a subdued star presence.
Despite his stylish appearance, his face revealed traces of exhaustion, with noticeable wrinkles and deep lines that made him appear older than his years, a likely aftereffect of his recent hospital stay.
His demeanor was reserved, with minimal smiles as he fidgeted with a high-value agarwood bracelet from Vietnam, valued at over HK$2 million for its rare quality.
Even more striking was the nine-eye dzi bead necklace he wore, one of only two known to exist globally.
Acquired in 2010 at Tibet’s Jokhang Temple for 20 million yuan, its current estimated value exceeds 100 million yuan.
This bead holds personal significance for Li, who credits it with saving his life during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
He recounted a dream warning of rising tides, prompting him to move his family to higher ground just before the disaster struck.
The dealership visit was not just a public outing but a personal mission.
Li was there to pick up a car, reportedly a wedding gift for his eldest daughter, whose upcoming marriage he announced on social media two months prior.
The vehicle, priced between 250,000 and 350,000 yuan, was a thoughtful gesture for the occasion.
Staff at the dealership greeted the star with high regard, ensuring a warm reception for the legendary actor.
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