Nicholas Tse has dropped a cheeky hint that he is ready to get back into dating after his divorce from Cecila Cheung when he said that he wouldn't mind patching things up with ex-flame Faye Wong.

TVB News World reported that when the Hong Kong actor was asked about netizens clamouring for him to get back together with Faye, who is also divorced after separating from her husband Li Yapeng, he flashed a smile and answered: "I want to!"

Speaking at a promotional event for his new film, As the Light Goes Out, Tse also opened up on his grandmother's death in Australia recently.

"...I am affected, but I don't want my affairs to affect work. (Our) family will present incense sticks together at the suitable moment.

"If I have time, I may go to Australia, he said.

He also refuted rumours that Cheung forbade their two sons from attending the funeral in Australia, and added that he is looking into matters concerning his boys after they were reportedly absent from school due to their mother's constant travelling.

"...I am already taking care of it very urgently," he said.

According to media reports, many fans are hoping for a Tse-Wong reunion, despite their 11-year age gap.

Recent rumours even claim that Nicholas, upon hearing about Faye's divorce, immediately sent a letter to Faye asking to stay in contact.

Actor Chow Yun Fat was quizzed by reporters at a press conference for his latest movie when news of Faye's divorce with Yapeng first broke. He said he had heard of the news, but was not very familiar with Faye.

Asked if he pitied the ex-couple, he said, "They must have their reasons. I’m an outsider so it's not convenient to comment."

When he heard that many fans hope Faye and Nicholas would reconcile their relationship, Chow burst into laughter.

"Don't pour olive oil on the floor for me to slide on! I didn’t wear my snow boots! Don’t want to slip!"

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