His Genius Wife Is A Superstar Chapter 1667: Tonight with Girl Abante (Part I)

Unlike Jericho Maya, a former legitimate journalist who later became an interviewer, Girl Abante began her career at the very bottom as an assistant to a showbiz manager. Over time, she rose to become a manager in her own right. Nearly every celebrity under her guidance achieved stardom. She even breathed new life into the fading careers of stars whose popularity had nearly vanished.

Eventually, she ventured into television and film production, establishing herself as one of the top-earning producers in the nation. During this period, she also strengthened her network and sway within the local entertainment scene. Countless stars who appeared in her projects found themselves owing her a great deal, as their professional paths soared to new heights.

Ten years back, she launched her personal talk show, which exploded into a massive hit. Girl Abante turned into a name everyone recognized. Leveraging her vast connections and clout, she drew in some of the most dazzling luminaries from the industry.

And from there, her legend grew.

To sum it up, Girl Abante was a true survivor in the world of showbiz. This was no one who could be easily swayed. She understood every twist and turn of the business inside out.

No one who climbed to success in a sparkling, alluring—yet dirty—field like entertainment remained pure and untainted.

Beneath the middle-aged woman's warm demeanor, Iris refused to lower her defenses. Girl Abante could turn out to be an even fiercer opponent than Jericho Maya.

At the same time, Dom was outside working with the crew. He reviewed the possible interview topics with them, ensuring no unexpected forbidden queries would pop up.

In contrast to Jericho Maya's laid-back group, Girl Abante's team was much more rigid. They held full control over editing the segment as they saw fit, without requiring sign-off from Iris Long's side on the finished version.

Dom hadn't wanted his Boss Iris to take the interview invitation initially. Even though he enjoyed the program, his main concern was keeping her at ease.

However, Iris discovered the show quite intriguing. Thus, she instructed him to confirm the booking on her behalf.

And so they found themselves in this moment.

In a separate area, Jin Liwei conversed with the pair of network leaders who had greeted them upon arrival and escorted them. These two planned to remain and observe the whole session. As shrewd entrepreneurs deep down, they buzzed with thrill at the chance to speak directly with one of Asia's leading billionaires.

They saw it as an invaluable lesson, posing questions to Jin Liwei on financial matters and the ongoing worldwide business landscape. Age differences didn't deter them; they even sought his views on boosting the network's standing.

Jin Liwei, for his side, felt quite cheerful. Such breaks from his demanding schedule were uncommon. Being by his adored wife's side recreated the magic of their honeymoon. Sure, she remained swamped with tasks, but that was fine. What mattered most was his constant presence alongside her.

Of course, he longed for their kids, yet as a devoted spouse, he craved some intimate moments just for them. Alone together. This was the closest he could come right now.

He cherished it.

As a result, his cheerful vibe spread to those around him. He freely engaged with the network executives, offering his insights. In return, he inquired about their takes on the local economy.

He was already dipping into the country's property sector via his stake in the fresh venture by Marjorie Chua's spouse, Paul Ferrer. Plus, he served as an informal key consultant for his wife's push into the Philippines via Orchidia.

His older brother, Lin Yehan, was likewise pursuing a local collaborator for his farming enterprise. Lin Yehan had sought his guidance multiple times.

All this sparked Jin Liwei's greater enthusiasm for local investments. That's why he chose to converse openly with these executives rather than his typical aloof and distant approach.

Girl Abante wrapped up her preparations ahead of everyone. She kept chatting with Dom.

At last, the door to the adjacent dressing area swung open, revealing Iris Long.

Jin Liwei abruptly halted his discussion with the network pair.

"You look beautiful, love." He clasped her hand and simply gazed at her.

Iris adored her husband's praises. They never grew old for her. Her smile brimmed with sweetness.

Girl Abante observed the couple and let out a light laugh. Though she missed their words, their gestures spoke volumes. She faced Dom and queried, "Are they always like this?"

"All the time!" Dom exclaimed with a dramatic sigh, pressing his well-manicured fingers to his chest.

"Interesting," Girl whispered.

Dom snapped back to professionalism from his excited state. "Regarding our earlier discussion—"

Girl flicked her hand, brushing off his worry. "No need to fret. I've gone over the restricted questions your team sent us. I keep my promises, though you realize my program feeds on drama. Prior to your acceptance of our invite, we cautioned that I could pose items outside the suggested list. Sharing potential questions beforehand with guests is unusual for me. I made the exception out of respect for Iris Long, both as a celebrated artist and entrepreneur. I'm in business too, after all. So I won't corner Iris or sour her view of our nation. I'll weave in questions based on the interview's flow."

Though unsatisfied, Dom had no choice but to concede. Considering Iris's direct style, she handled tough or scandalous queries with ease. Still, in his role as assistant, he was bound to safeguard her reputation at all costs.

Girl gave him a nod, indicating their talk was over. Then she grinned and directed her focus to her visitor, Iris Long.

"Ready?"

Iris nodded. "I can’t wait."

"Great, let’s begin recording."

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"Good evening, my children," Girl Abante addressed the lens.

This signature greeting had been her staple since the show's debut a decade prior. She shaped herself into the persona of a no-nonsense yet caring mom figure for both guests and viewers. This polished persona played a key role in the show's broad popularity.

She went on, "Tonight promises something special with our distinguished visitor. I'm thrilled to present our guest, who has journeyed here for her inaugural visit to our land. Join me in welcoming the multi-award-winning artist and Orchidia creator, Iris Long!"

Iris offered a wave to all. Without a live crowd, the production crew and her entourage applauded and whooped enthusiastically. Yet her gaze locked straight on her husband. She flashed him a radiant grin.

"Hehe," Dom chuckled next to Jin Liwei.

The playfully ribbed husband, Jin Liwei, took it in stride by now. He tuned out Dominic's giggles and devoted his focus entirely to his stunning partner.

He beheld her daily, knew her form intimately, and understood her true essence—her spirit, Evelina Vetrova.

Nevertheless, his pulse quickened at the sight of her.

That was his spouse. Exclusively his.

Her beauty was breathtaking. So much so that he occasionally doubted she was truly his.

Without realizing, a foolish smile tugged at his lips.

Dom linked up with the beauty squad to tease their boss. In a playful mood, he pulled out his phone for a quick shot. He forwarded it right to his Boss Iris. Though she was occupied with the session, Dom figured she'd treasure a capture of her man's goofy beam.

Dom: "Hehe."

Makeup artist: "Hehe."

Hairstylist: "Hehe."

Nail technician: "Hehe."

Jiang Ying Yue, observing her buddy's foolery, let out a sigh and shook her head. She peeked at her employer's dopey smile and swiftly averted her eyes. Suppressing a chuckle, she adopted a stoic face.

Up front, the cameras centered on Girl Abante as she welcomed Iris Long with cheek kisses, an embrace, and a lavish floral arrangement.

"Wow, thank you!" Iris exclaimed. "These flowers are beautiful!"

"You’re more beautiful," Girl countered.

Jin Liwei agreed with a nod. Truly, his wife outshone all.

Dom, still eyeing his boss: "Pft! Hehe."

Makeup artist: "Hehe."

Hairstylist: "Hehe."

Nail technician: "Hehe."

Jiang Ying Yue's lips quivered briefly before she regained composure.

Following a deeper dive into Iris Long's accomplishments and disclosed personal details, Girl launched into the real questioning.

Girl Abante: "Since your main reason for visiting the Philippines is to inaugurate Orchidia's local outlet, let's prioritize the commercial aspects of your journey first."

Iris Long: "Of course, I would love that."

Girl: "What inspired you to start Orchidia? And why?"

Iris: "I began with Orchidia Beauty, the flagship label. I hold that every woman should enjoy safe, healthy, natural beauty options that don't drain their finances. Naturally, we later added products for men. Yet the founding goal centered on women like myself. The enterprise expanded swiftly, enabling me to launch Orchidia Baby and Orchidia Mommy after welcoming my twin boys. I've also integrated my fragrance firm, Liberté, into the overarching Orchidia umbrella."

Girl: "Wonderful. With your growth into Germany and the Philippines, and rumors of Singapore on deck, how do you manage such swift expansion? Have you encountered tough obstacles?"