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

The television broadcast of "It’s Morning, Philippines" was already underway.

Accompanied by her team, Iris Long followed the production crew toward a private dressing room. A monitor mounted on the wall displayed the live feed of the show.

The program mainly utilized Tagalog, particularly during the serious news bulletins delivered by the anchors. However, the variety segment hosts—especially the younger ones—frequently switched to Taglish, a blend of Tagalog and English.

Influenced by Dom and the Chua family, Iris had picked up some Tagalog herself. While she wasn't fully fluent yet, she possessed enough understanding to follow most casual dialogue.

A playful, lighthearted, and casual atmosphere permeated the show. Even the news portions avoided becoming overly grim or heavy.

The format intrigued her.

She felt that watching such a cheerful program early in the day would provide viewers with a positive energy boost. The prospect of guesting on the show filled her with anticipation.

Although her hair, makeup, and nails had been prepared at the hotel, her glam squad performed final touch-ups. She also transitioned into the specific footwear and dress selected for this appearance.

A knock sounded at the door before Dom entered, followed by several veteran hosts and the show's director. The two groups exchanged polite greetings and engaged in small talk.

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

"I understand, Director," Iris replied.

The senior female host offered a reassuring pat on 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 recognized the genuine warmth in the woman's expression. "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 hosts and director beamed. Her transparency was a refreshing change from the typical celebrities who appeared on the show, most of whom were obsessively protective of their public personas. They had seen countless stars who acted one way for the cameras and transformed into entirely different people the moment the recording stopped.

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

Iris let out a soft laugh. She was already enjoying the vibe of this morning show, and she hadn't even stepped onto the set yet. The relaxed environment and the camaraderie among the staff made her appreciate "It’s Morning, Philippines" even more.

The director paused, listening to a message through his earpiece. "Okay, we’ll be back there in a minute." He addressed the hosts. "Commercial break is ending. We need to hurry back."

A chorus of quick "See you laters" followed as they departed.

Iris, Dom, and the rest of the entourage watched the television as the final preparations were completed.

When the next commercial break arrived, a staff member signaled for her to move to the standby area. Iris and her team followed the guide to the set, where she was fitted with a Lavalier microphone.

There was no live audience present in the studio.

The filming area was partitioned into three distinct sections.

The first was a formal news desk with chairs for the anchors, serving as the most serious part of the stage.

The second area featured a cozy sofa arrangement and a coffee table decorated with flowers, designed for the talk show portions of the program.

The third section was an open stage reserved for guest performances or games.

Iris was introduced to the full cast of anchors and hosts, all of whom were incredibly welcoming. Some of the younger presenters even appeared star-struck by her presence.

It was then that Jin Liwei arrived, accompanied by a solitary bodyguard. He hadn't been with his wife earlier because he had been invited by Paul Ferrer and Marjorie Chua to inspect the property development firm he had funded.

Due to her hectic schedule, Iris hadn't been able to visit Paul and Marjorie’s company herself. Jin Liwei handled the visit on his own, which Paul and Marjorie completely understood.

They were simply grateful for his presence. He was the primary reason they had the confidence to establish their own real estate business, and they wanted to prove that his investment in them was well-placed.

In the present, Iris looked at him and asked, "You’re back so early?"

Jin Liwei pressed a kiss to 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 noted. "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 gave a light chuckle.

The commercial break finally concluded. The hosts took their seats on the sofa and began the intro.

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 production assistant led Iris toward the stage. The hosts rose to greet her, presenting her with a massive, stunning bouquet. Even the cheers from the crew behind the cameras were audible on the live feed.

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

True to the veteran host's word, the interview remained free of controversy. The conversation centered on her music and the upcoming launch of Orchidia Philippines.

Iris utilized the platform to promote Orchidia Philippines, as that was the primary goal of her trip. These media appearances were strategic additions planned by Linda Chua to boost the brand's visibility.

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."

The third host's dramatic flair elicited laughter from everyone.

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 several crew members brought out baskets overflowing with Orchidia Beauty items and vouchers for Orchidia Baby and Orchidia Mommy. Naturally, samples of the fragrances "Eve," "Sérénité," and "Vaillance" by Liberté were included.

The gifts weren't just for the hosts; the entire staff received them. Linda Chua had arranged for a delivery truck to bring the prepared baskets directly to the studio.

The hosts reacted as if they had hit the jackpot. The younger presenters immediately began unboxing their gifts, praising the quality of the products and thanking Iris.

The broadcast cut to the control room, showing the director and the rest of the staff reacting with equal excitement over their own baskets.

Despite the excitement over the unexpected gifts, the hosts remembered they were live on air. They didn't have a moment to lose.

Regaining their professional composure, the hosts resumed the interview.

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

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

The camera zoomed in on Jin Liwei. His stoic, strikingly handsome features caused many in the room to catch their breath. His looks were breathtaking, and his status as a legitimate billionaire only added to the aura.

Fortunately, the shot only lingered on him for a few moments before shifting to Dom.

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

Dom beamed and gave a double-handed wave to the camera after being handed a microphone.

The hosts shared a brief exchange with him while he remained off-stage.

After a final short conversation with Iris, the show transitioned into another commercial break.

Iris then began her preparations for the live musical performance. Even without a prior rehearsal in this specific studio, she felt perfectly calm.