Anais Martane and Liu Ye [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Reporter: Could you explain the core idea of “Where are they going?"

Martane: Actually, this is a habit developed by myself. When I try to throw something old or bad, I will ask myself where they are going before doing it.

For instance, I have an out-of-date DVD player at my home and it often breaks. Liu often tries to persuade me into buying another new one but I refused the option.

From my perspective, once I throw the machine in the garbage bin, it will be decomposed into invisible chemical molecules. The molecules then will be transferred into the ocean and most of them will be eaten by the fish. Not surprisingly, human beings will eat the fish and the harmful materials will finally return to our body.

A photograph of Liu Ye's whole family [Photo/Official weibo account of Liu Ye]

Reporter: Liu Ye once said a famous saying about you. He described you as the lucky woman to save his life and soul. What is your understanding of that?

Martane: Wow, it sounds so significant to me, but he has never said it to me face-to-face. (Laugh…) To be honest, I do not know why he said such a moving sentence to the press at that period, but I thank him for loving me so much. To me, he is probably the man who also saves my life and soul.

Reporter: Your son Liu Nuoyi has risen to fame thanks to the popular TV show Where Are We Going, Dad? As a child star, he may be at risk of being overexposed in the spotlight. Do you have any concerns?

Martane: First of all, I have to admit that Where Are We Going, Dad? is really a creative talent show in China and I like it. I am not worried about my boy as he should learn to be independent.

On the positive side, he could have more time to spend with his busy father. Also, it is our family’s pleasure to bring more fun and happiness to the TV viewers.

I often tell Liu Nuoyi that you have lived in the spotlight, so you have to be careful about what you do in your daily life. Many people have witnessed your growth, and you cannot let them down.

Each time he always gives me a yes, and I believe him.

A photograph of Liu Ye's whole family [Photo/Official weibo account of Liu Ye]