His Genius Wife Is A Superstar
Chapter 1645: It’s Morning, Philippines

Chapter 1645: It’s Morning, Philippines

The TV program "It’s Morning, Philippines" had already started.

Iris Long and her entourage followed the program staff to a reserved dressing room. A television hung on the wall and played the program’s live broadcast.

The language used in the program was mostly Tagalog, especially by the news anchors who reported on the more serious, latest news. The other hosts for the variety segments, however, used Taglish (a combination of Tagalog and English), especially the younger ones.

Due to Dom and the Chuas’ influence in her life, Iris also learned a little Tagalog. She wasn’t that proficient with the language yet, but she could at least understand most colloquial conversations.

The overall vibe of the program was quite light, casual, and fun. Even the news segments didn’t focus too much on grave and solemn topics.

She found it interesting.

Waking up early in the morning to watch a show like this would give a happy boost to the viewers to start their days. She was already looking forward to guesting in such a show.

Although her makeup, hair and nails were already done back at the hotel, her glam team still touched her up. She also changed into the dress and shoes chosen just for this show.

There was a knock on the door and in came Dom followed by the show’s director and some of the mainstay veteran hosts. Both sides greeted each other and chatted.

"It’s the commercial break right now," the director said. "Finish getting ready and I’ll have my assistant bring you on standby."

"I understand, Director," Iris said.

The veteran female host patted Iris’ shoulder. "Don’t worry, Iris. Everything will be awesome today. We’re all very nice here and won’t ask anything too controversial. But if anything makes you uncomfortable, just look at me and blink two times. I’ll immediately steer the conversation to a safer, more general topic."

Iris saw the sincerity in the female host’s eyes. "Thank you. How kind of you to do that for me. But I’m quite open to answering any question as long as they don’t encroach too much on my family’s privacy and safety."

The director and the hosts grinned. They appreciated her openness which was quite different from most of the celebrities who guested in the program before. Almost all those celebrities were extremely careful about maintaining a certain image. They didn’t know how many instances they had witnessed of celebrities acting one way in front of the cameras and immediately changing into completely different characters when the cameras were turned off.

"As much as we want to know the juiciest details about you, we’re not that type of show," the female veteran host said.

Iris chuckled. She liked the vibe of this morning program so far and it hadn’t even started yet! Seeing the casual atmosphere where everyone seemed to get along, she appreciated "It’s Morning, Philippines" more and more.

The director paused and listened to someone speaking through his headset. "Okay, we’ll be back there in a minute." He turned to the hosts who accompanied him to the dressing room. "Commercial break is ending. We need to hurry back."

Everyone said a swift series of "See you later".

Iris, Dom and her entourage continued watching the live broadcast on the television. They also finished getting her ready.

After another commercial break, a staff member called for her to stand by. Iris and her team followed the staff member to the set. Someone equipped her with a Lavalier microphone.

There wasn’t any live audience in the studio.

The "stage" was divided into three areas.

The first area was for the news segment which consisted of a table and chairs for the news anchors. It was the most formal-looking area on the stage.

The second area consisted of a comfy-looking sofa set and a coffee table complete with a beautiful flower arrangement. It was for the variety-talk show segments.

The third one was an empty stage where guests could perform or play games with the hosts.

Iris was finally able to meet all of the news anchors and hosts. They were all very welcoming. The younger hosts even acted star-struck in front of her.

It was at this time that Jin Liwei finally arrived accompanied by just a single bodyguard. He didn’t accompany his wife earlier because Paul Ferrer and Marjorie Chua had invited him to inspect the property development company that he invested in.

Iris’ schedule was too packed that she couldn’t squeeze any time to see Paul and Marjorie’s company. Jin Liwei could only do it by himself. Fortunately, Paul and Marjorie understood her situation. They didn’t mind it at all.

They were already happy that Jin Liwei was able to come. He was the main reason for them being able to take a leap of faith and establish their own property development company in the first place. They wanted to show Jin Liwei that he didn’t make a mistake in trusting them with his investment.

Back to the present, Iris asked him, "You’re back so early?"

Jin Liwei kissed her cheek. "En. I already told Paul and Marjorie that I don’t want my visit to be blown out of proportion. I prefer to be more low-key. I just toured the company, checked a few blueprints, and verified some of the financial reports they showed me."

"You could’ve spent more time with them," Iris said. "I’m sure that they’re very excited to have you."

"I made it very clear to them beforehand that I came here to accompany my wife, not to busy myself with business."

She chuckled.

Finally, the commercial break ended. The hosts sat on the couch and began their introduction.

Host 1: "Today, we have a very special guest! Guess who it is!"

Host 2: "I met her in the dressing room. Oh my! She’s so beautiful in person!"

Host 3: "Let’s not keep our viewers waiting. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to our studio and our country, the international multi-award-winning musician who wrote and sang one of our favourite Chinese theme songs, ’Shining Eyes’ and the current music charts topper, ’I, the Dreamer’, please help me welcome the one and only—IRIS LONG!!!"

A staff member guided Iris Long to head to the stage. All the hosts stood up to welcome her. They even prepared a gorgeous, big flower bouquet for her. Even the excited cheers of all the staff members behind the cameras could be heard in the live broadcast.

Iris Long: "Thank you, everyone. Thank you for inviting me! Nice to meet all of you. I’m so excited to be here."

Like what the veteran female host promised in the dressing room earlier, nobody asked her any controversial questions. They focused more on the launch of Orchidia Philippines and her music career.

Iris took the time to actively promote Orchidia Philippines. After all, it was the main reason for her business trip to the Philippines in the first place. All of these scheduled guestings were just extras that Linda Chua thought would help Orchidia’s publicity plan.

Host 1: "I tried Orchidia Beauty products before. I had to ask my friend to buy it for me during one of her trips to China. I’m so glad that Orchidia is now in the Philippines!"

Host 2: "Are their products really that good?"

Host 3: "Orchidia Beauty products are the best! I also tried them before. Unfortunately, it was so difficult to buy them from abroad and ship them to the Philippines. When I heard that Orchidia is opening in the Philippines, I almost cried for joy."

Everyone laughed at the third host’s exaggerated words.

Iris Long: "As a token of my gratitude for you inviting me here today, I prepared some small presents for all of you. I hope you like them."

Dom and a few staff members carried a few baskets filled with products from Orchidia Beauty and special vouchers from Orchidia Baby and Orchidia Mommy. Of course, there were also the perfume samples of "Eve", "Sérénité" and Vaillance by Liberté.

Not only did the hosts receive the gift baskets but also the staff members. Linda Chua sent a delivery team to bring the prepared baskets via a truck directly to the studio.

The hosts looked like they just won the lottery. The younger hosts started opening their gift baskets and exclaiming about how awesome the products were. They thanked Iris.

The cameras cut to the scene at the control area where the director and the other staff members were all similarly acting excited about their own gift baskets.

As much as everyone wanted to spend more time enjoying their unexpected presents from today’s special guest, they still remembered that they were in a live broadcast. They had no time to waste.

The hosts quickly regained their composure and continued with the interview.

"May we know who you brought with you here today?"

"Of course." Iris smiled. "I brought my husband, my best friend-slash-assistant, and members of my team."

The cameras showed a close-up shot of Jin Liwei. His cold and indifferent but handsome face made almost everyone’s breaths hitch. He was too gorgeous! Not to mention that he was a legitimate billionaire!

Thankfully, the camera only showed Jin Liwei for a couple of seconds before moving on to Dom.

"My best friend-slash-assistant is a proud Filipino," Iris added. "His name is Dominic Chua."

Dom grinned and waved both hands at the camera. Someone gave him a microphone.

The hosts chatted with him briefly while he stayed behind the scenes.

After another quick chat with Iris, the program went on another commercial break.

Then Iris started to prepare for her live performance. She had no rehearsals in this studio prior to today, but she wasn’t nervous at all.

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