Former Chinese gymnast Yang Wei challenges his son with an Olympian task: maintain a life in Hong Kong on a monthly budget of approximately $487
Rebel Yell: Son of Olympic Champion Thrives on a Budget in Pricey Hong Kong
Gymnastics legend Yang Wei, with three Olympic medals under his belt, has issued an extreme mission to his 15-year-old son, Yang Wenchang: surviving in Hong Kong on a measly 3,500 yuan (roughly $487) a month.
Yang, who nabbed two gold medals in Beijing eight years following his Sydney victory, posted a video showcasing the life lessons his son has absorbed while studying in one of the world's pricey cities. The associated hashtag has garnered over 50 million views on Weibo, but some critics stirred questions about Yang Senior's claims, hinting at potential side jobs for the young lad.
"Yang Yang [Yang Wenchang] is living the student life in Hong Kong," Yang Wei announced. "His monthly cost of living is 3,500 yuan, which may sound like a decent chunk of change, but he's keeping every penny in check."
Yang revealed that his son is given 500 yuan freedom to spend as he wishes, while the remaining 3,000 yuan—which Yang calls a "survival fund"—is reserved for food, transportation, and basics.
"He blows his entire budget by the end of the month, and it's a struggle to save any cash," Yang shared.
The strict budgeting regime has made Yang Wenchang a financial mastermind of sorts, learning to prioritize his essential expenses in a costly metropolis. Although some netizens doubt the validity of the claims due to suspicions of additional income, Yang Wei maintains the budgeting exercise remains challenging and a valuable life lesson for his boy [1].
In a nutshell, Yang Wenchang proves that even on a tight budget of 3,500 yuan a month, careful budgeting and practicality can get the job done in high-cost cities like Hong Kong [1].
[1] Data Source: Enrichment Data
In the bustling city of Hong Kong, Yang Wenchang, despite his Olympic legacy, chooses to play by different rules, remaining dedicated to a modest budget of 3,500 yuan monthly. Remarkably, he manages to keep up with the city's fast pace, demonstrating that even on a tight budget, sports like basketball can be played and essentials can be managed in pricey metropolises.
