His Genius Wife Is A Superstar Chapter 1664: Discover with Jericho Maya (Part IV)

Jin Liwei passed the phone to his wife. A thankful smile lit up Iris's face as she directed him before tapping into her device's gallery to search for images of their children. She proceeded to display them to the thrilled Jericho Maya.

Envy washed over the crew operating the cameras while they observed Jericho's bursts of admiration. They yearned to catch a glimpse of the kids' pictures too! This exclusive access remained unavailable to anyone else so far. Still, everyone recognized the parents as fiercely guarding powerhouses. The mere presence of those formidable bodyguards posted at every spot was sufficient to make the team suppress their eagerness.

The female guard nearest to Iris Long appeared downright frightening. Her muscles strained against her outfit. Even if her icy, piercing stare couldn't eliminate threats, her formidable physique could undoubtedly pulverize foes into oblivion.

"Your kids are so cute," Jericho remarked, seeming hesitant to hand back Iris’ phone. "The cats and dogs are cute, too. I feel like my heart is going to burst from too much cuteness."

A smile tugged at Iris's lips unavoidably. Compliments about her children showed excellent judgment. "Thank you. They’re my world."

Jericho: "I bet you miss them."

Iris let out a sigh yet kept her smile. "Every second of the day. Thank goodness for technology. My husband and I can video chat with them every day. If not for that, I wouldn’t be able to leave them to go abroad."

Jericho: "Speaking of children, I want to ask you, Iris and Dominic, what advice do you have for the youth who want to pursue a career in your respective fields?"

Iris signaled for Dom to respond first.

After a brief pause, Dom replied, "Be brave. If you don’t dare to take the next step, you won’t be able to know your true potential. Back then, my boss’s reputation wasn’t that good, but I still took the plunge, and I’m so lucky and blessed that I did. Additionally, if you encounter a good boss like me, you must be loyal, trustworthy, and reliable. My boss and her family treat me well, so I also treat them well to the best of my ability. Of course, not everyone is as fortunate as I because not all bosses are as good as mine. But regardless of your situation, you have to decide what’s best for you. Just always remember the first step—be brave!"

Jericho: "Wonderful! How about you, Iris? What do you say?"

Iris: "Same thing as what Dom said—be brave. No matter what career you want to pursue, you have to be brave. If not, you’ll just be stuck in one place forever. Since this advice is specifically for the youth, I also believe that the parents or parental figures have a great responsibility to help nurture their children’s talents. While I believe that being strict is a must, I don’t condone forcing children into something that they don’t want to do, as it would only backfire. It would also hurt the relationship between parents and children in the long run. The parents need to learn the right balance between being firm and nurturing."

Her words drew from personal insights, both as Evelina Vetrova and the recollections of the original Long Xiulan.

In her role as Evelina Vetrova, her mother, Madame Vetrova, exerted total dominance. The woman from her previous existence demanded nothing short of flawless achievement.

Regarding the original Long Xiulan, Wei Lan exploited the unfortunate young woman as a cash generator and a shortcut to high-society luxury. The girl's damaged image meant little; Wei Lan prioritized the steady influx of funds each month.

Iris refused to employ such tactics with her own kids. Having become a parent herself, she also hoped to spare other youngsters the hardships she faced as Evelina Vetrova in her prior life—or those endured by the original Long Xiulan.

"I can’t really say much about how other parents or parental figures raise their children," she continued. "But when it comes to my own children, my husband and I want to give them the best head start and support them in whatever field they want to pursue. All I want is for them to grow happy and content."

Jericho: "That’s what every parent wants for their children, isn’t it?"

Iris offered only a smile, though inwardly she reflected,

The discussion pressed on, with Jericho shifting emphasis to Dominic Chua's insights. Iris chimed in with her views whenever prompted. The conversation flowed smoothly, and Jericho lost track of time until his cameraman's cue reminded him of the upcoming pause.

"I really enjoyed talking to you," he told Dom.

Dom grinned widely. "I enjoyed talking to you, too. Let’s do it again next time."

"Sure!" Jericho felt delighted. Though not a firm commitment, it beat silence. Should Dominic Chua consent to a future chat, Iris Long might follow suit.

He addressed the stoic man tending to his spouse. "Liam, will it be alright to interview you next?"

Jin Liwei checked with his wife initially. Her supportive smile prompted his nod.

Relief flooded Jericho. Beside the enchanting and magnetic Iris Long, her tycoon husband, Liam Jin, projected sheer intimidation. Without her influence, he wouldn't have the nerve for an impromptu session.

Iris Long’s group had scheduled this beforehand without referencing Liam Jin. Even Jericho's team requests for him yielded no firm yes.

Luck favored him today with the couple in high spirits. Jericho mentally thanked his fortunes. He foresaw skyrocketing viewership for this broadcast. The wait to share it felt endless!

Following the brief intermission, Jin Liwei took Dom's spot beside his wife. He clasped Iris’ hand, placing it atop his leg. She leaned nearer to him.

The observing crew imagined floating pink hearts around the pair. Black Stars in the group buzzed with excitement akin to Dom, who fidgeted restlessly.

Jericho Maya jumped straight in without delay. After a swift intro, he launched into queries for Jin Liwei.

"Mr. Liam Jin, you are the President and CEO of one of the largest multinational companies, not only in Asia but also in the world," he noted. "You are a billionaire listed in several business and finance magazines. If I may say so, you can have whatever you want in the world. My question is...why Iris Long? Why did you choose her to be your other half?"

Jin Liwei shifted to meet his wife's gaze directly. He maintained the look for several moments. Next, he raised her hand and pressed a kiss to it.

The operator zoomed precisely then.

"Kyaaaaaaaaaah~" Dom let out an uncontrollable squeal.

Joining his fervor were the Black Stars on Jericho’s crew. Jericho himself struggled to avoid melting into admiration.

What an electrifying, fervent stare that was?!

Dominic Chua nailed it!

The tender moments of Iris Long and Liam Jin outshone any hit romance show.

"Why her?" Jin Liwei murmured deeply. "It’s because there’s nobody else in the world for me other than her. If there isn’t a woman like her in the world, then I would never love a woman with all my heart and soul."

"KYAAAAAAAAAH!!!!"

Dom verged on frenzy, shrieking like a devoted fan.

Jericho chuckled at his outburst and the crew's reactions off-camera. Meanwhile, a twinge of jealousy stirred as he eyed the affectionate duo. He masked it well, knowing this footage would skyrocket the program's popularity.

Despite the urge to rave over the heartfelt display, Jericho Maya upheld his journalist poise. He steadied himself and pushed forward seamlessly.

Jericho: "Liam, you have a reputation for being cold-blooded and ruthless when it comes to business. So it came as a surprise to everyone when you suddenly went into a relationship with Iris Long, a celebrity. Many thought that it was only a fling for both of you. Then you married and had children. It seems that your marriage is still going strong. What would you say to all those people who still don’t believe that your love is real?"

Jin Liwei stared right at the lens. The operator recoiled from his icy, merciless glare, then shivered, regaining focus.

"I don’t care about what other people believe," Jin Liwei stated. "What they say is of no relevance to my relationship with my wife. All I can say is that my children will grow up watching their parents love each other for a lifetime."

Jericho: "When you decided to marry Iris Long, did your family have any issues about it?"

Jin Liwei: "None. My mother adores my wife. Right now, my wife is more like her true child than Chonglin and me."

Iris let out a light laugh.

Jericho: "Is that true, Iris? You have a good relationship with your mother-in-law? And she treats you better than her sons?"

Iris: "Yes, my mother-in-law and I mutually adore each other."