Iris Long felt a bit overwhelmed by the Filipino Black Stars' warm welcome. Even so, they still felt familiar as they followed the original Black Stars code of ethics.
She glanced at Dom and Linda who both smiled at her. The Chua family had always been dependable.
While she continued interacting with her Filipino fans, microphones bearing the logo of the major local news stations were thrust in front of her.
"Welcome to the Philippines, Iris Long!"
She smiled at the reporters. "Thank you."
The reporters asked a few basic questions about her trip in the Philippines. However, since Orchidia Philippines was the one who invited the media to attend today in the first place, they followed the directive and focused their questions about Orchidia Philippines' upcoming launch event scheduled for the day after tomorrow.
Linda Chua had already briefed Iris about the possible questions. Iris answered them eloquently without any hesitation.
"Orchidia Beauty is the original brand and the most well-known among my businesses," she said after a reporter asked her for more information. "However, I've long since expanded the company to include other brands as well. Orchidia Baby and Orchidia Mommy offer a variety of products suitable for babies and mothers respectively. From basic necessities such as cribs, milk bottles, and wipes to apparel and accessories. I created these brands after becoming a mother myself. I want to use the best quality products not only for my babies but also for my own use. I want other mothers to have more options in choosing a safer and better quality alternative of products for their children and themselves.
"Of course, we at Orchidia guarantee the safety of all our products. For example, our latest offerings include a line of mosquito-repelling products from lotions, sprays, and clothing. Orchidia invested in innovating a safer, non-toxic mosquito-repelling formula. I think that these products are perfect for a tropical country like the Philippines where cases of dengue and other mosquito-borne illnesses are rampant. Our mosquito-repelling products offer thorough protection with proper application without breaking the bank."
Her words excited everyone present, not only the reporters but also the fans.
"I decided to create this line of mosquito-repelling products for Orchidia after my nephew and godson became ill due to dengue," Iris said after another reporter asked for clarification.
"Are you talking about Jun?" a fan asked from the side.
"Yes." Iris nodded.
"Oh no! I hope that Baby Boy Jun is okay now!"
She smiled. "Yes, he's fine and healthy now. Thank you for your concern."
Beside her, Jiang Ying Yue also smiled. She felt warm inside knowing that there were a lot of people who cared about her son. Little Jun went through so much in his young life so far. Her baby boy deserved the best without being traumatized again.
The two mothers, Iris and Jiang Ying Yue, shared a secret look—a tacit understanding between them—before returning to their respective tasks at hand. Iris continued replying to the questions while Jiang Ying Yue focused on her job as a bodyguard.
"Isn't Liberté a company under Orchidia, too?" a reporter asked.
"Yes, that's right," Iris replied.
"Will Orchidia Philippines offer Liberté perfumes?"
She smiled. "Of course."
"Kyaaaaaaaaah!!! Will we finally get to buy Boss Iris' signature scent, Eve?"
"I'm going to buy Vaillance. I want my boyfriend to smell like Prince Lin Lin!!!"
"Sérénité sounds perfect for a stressed-out employee like me!"
Iris felt happy upon hearing everyone's anticipation. She answered a few more questions from the media and fans.
There were also people who asked Jin Liwei and Dom but the two only answered briefly, even deflected a few questions, and always returned the conversation back to Iris and Orchidia. Both didn't want to take the spotlight away from Iris and the company.
Finally, Linda stepped in and announced the end of the media interviews. People called for a few more questions but she firmly refused. As the main organizer of Iris Long's itinerary in the Philippines, she didn't mind playing the bad cop. She guided Iris and her entourage to the company building entrance where the executives patiently waited.
Iris had already met the other executives of Orchidia Philippines several times via video conference. Of course, Ketchup also helped in providing her with their dossier. Unbeknownst to them, Iris already knew their background information, perhaps even more than them. Ketchup even dug up information about their relatives, things that they may not necessarily be aware of about their own families.
Although this was only an inspection, Iris felt like it was already the launch day from the warm hospitality everyone showed her and her entourage.
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"Thank you." Iris nodded at the enthusiastic staff greeting her.
Finally, everyone stepped into the company building.
Iris and Jin Liwei paused walking to absorb the sight before them.
Everyone became nervous all of a sudden.
"Very nice," Iris commented.
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