Two days later, the production crew arrived for the prelude interview at Jay's apartment.
Zoe had Clara leave the house with Yelena, since she was not eager to let her daughter make a public appearance just yet.
The production crew was also ethical enough to censor Yelena's face during the occasional glimpse of her in the camera.
The host asked, "Who usually cooks at home?"
"Neither," Zoe replied. "Jay is busier, and I can't cook. Moreover, we don't stay home that much, let alone cook."
The host could not help grinning, surprised that her response was so candid—the other couples tended to keep up appearances, making themselves appear more affectionate for the sake of appearances.
He then asked, "Who's usually taking care of the child?"
"Jay does when he's at home. I do it when he's not around," Zoe replied.
Once again, it was no lie—ever since Yelena and Zoe moved in, Yelena actually spent more time with Jay than even Clara.
"What do you think of your better half?" the host added. "Ladies first, so Zoe, if you please."
Zoe shot Jay a look.
Could she say that he was selfish, cold-blooded, and callous?
Certainly not.
She flashed an attractive smile just then. "He's kind and caring, and although he's not good with words, he would tend to my every need."
"Jay is that incredible, isn't he?" The host could not help teasing.
"Yeah, he's been very good to me." Zoe nodded.
She had certainly planned this ahead of the recording, and she had her personal motive for hyping Jay up before getting him canceled.
The more praise she heaped on Jay, the more he would have to do in the variety show, or he would be flamed by the netizens.
At the very least, Jay would not be dragging his feet with her.
"What about you, Jay? What is Zoe like, in your mind?"
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