Character Cui Baohua: What is the traffic password of Four Seasons Minfu?

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"2022 makes us calm and meet our own times." On the occasion of the new year, Cui Baohua wrote this message in a circle of friends. In 2021, like many catering enterprises, Four Seasons Minfu Roast Duck Restaurant is not easy to walk, but it is also constantly breaking through. As the head brand of Beijing cuisine, Four Seasons Minfu went out of Beijing for the first time and came to Shanghai. The opening of the store was hot and the customers were full. The extension store in Shanghai has brought them a lot of inspiration.

Cui Baohua was born in Shaanxi after 1980s. Senior national cooking technician and famous chef of Beijing cuisine. In 2000, he became a chef and studied under Cui Yufen, a national treasure chef. Came to Beijing in 2002; Four Seasons Minfu was founded in 2008. As a member of the founding team, he has been focusing on the brand for 14 years and is currently the production director of Four Seasons Minfu.

As a typical representative of the upgrading of Beijing cuisine, Four Seasons Minfu is a popular punch-in restaurant in Beijing, which is full of flavor, quality, reliable products and considerate to the people. Especially in Qianmen Store and Forbidden City Store, there are always people waiting in line outside the store, and it usually takes more than one or two hours to eat this mouth.

On the other hand, the team, the store fire people low-key. From the founder Ji Hongsheng, the general manager Zhang Guanghui to the production director Cui Baohua, all of them were chefs, who transformed into managers in the process of opening stores and polished stores, teams and dishes. I have known Cui Baohua for many years, and after several contacts, I feel that he is no longer a chef in the traditional sense, but more like a product manager of a restaurant enterprise.

From an ordinary migrant worker in Beipiao to the co-founder and top producer of Beijing Cuisine Head Brand, let’s listen to Cui Baohua how to complete his own transformation and value realization, and how to achieve mutual success with the brand.

From Shaanxi to Beijing, the target chef

I grew up in Xianyang, Shaanxi, and it was a coincidence that I chose to be a chef. Because there are many people in our family who are engaged in this line, some are cooks and some are restaurateurs. At that time in 2000, I either studied computer or chef. Anyway, I must learn a trade. Later, I studied cooking in my hometown for a year and a half. I felt that there were only a few things I could learn in a small city, and I wanted to earn more money. A relative at home in Beijing said that he could earn thousands of dollars a month in Beijing, which was considered a high salary at that time. I decided to come here, with a clear goal. If I go out, I will succeed.

I remember that it was April 28th, 2002. My relatives introduced me to work in Minfuju, the predecessor of Four Seasons Minfu, but I left after five or six months. Because I just came to Beijing at that time and wanted to learn more skills, I ran around and worked in Cantonese, Hunan, Sichuan and Huaiyang cuisine. Although I also want to make money, I also know that my skills are not enough and I can’t make money in the future. I will go where anyone can teach me craft and learn something. The goal at that time was to become a chef.

Working in a restaurant in Pinggu for more than two years had a great influence on me, which was a turning point in Beijing. Why can I sink in that shop? Because the owner of that restaurant is very willing to innovate, he invites the chef who is good at cooking to come over and change the menu. He has invited famous chefs from Guangdong, Sichuan, Hunan and hubei cuisine. I met famous teachers from different cuisines there and learned different knowledge. I was only about 20 years old when I became a chef. That experience is very helpful for me to do research and development now. When developing dishes, I can learn from other cuisines immediately. I didn’t feel much at that time, but now I feel that I have benefited a lot.

The Product Thinking of Four Seasons Minfu

From 2002 to 2007, Cui Baohua absorbed the nutrition of various trendy cuisines. In those years, it was you who sang me out, and the cuisines merged and surged. Home cooking has also undergone a revolution, and personalized and exquisite home cooking has opened a new era.

At the end of 2007, Minfuju dengshikou Store was in urgent need of manpower for the Chinese New Year, and Cui Baohua was recruited to the store to help. The next year, the store was renamed "Four Seasons People’s Happiness", and the brand was founded. Cui Baohua was highly valued, from wok to chef, to store manager in 2010, to executive chef of the company in 2012, until today’s production director. In these 14 years, he changed from chef’s thinking to operator’s thinking, and from chef to product manager of restaurant enterprises.

The chef’s thinking is to stand in the kitchen position, and the food should be delicious. And the operator’s thinking is: who do you want to sell your products to? Does the customer recognize it? Is standardization and reproducibility high? Whether the waiter can operate well in the whole process … is a whole thinking framework.

In terms of the research and development concept of Four Seasons Minfu, the first thing is whether the research and development dishes can be standardized. This standardization does not mean central kitchen distribution, but after I write the standard list, the kitchen chef can also make this dish according to this list and reach the production standard, so that it can be a good dish.

Second, does the research and development of dishes meet the efficiency requirements of chain restaurant enterprises? The process of dishes should not be too complicated. If a dish needs thirty or forty or even fifty or sixty processes, it will inevitably affect the efficiency of kitchen dishes and not adapt to the turnover rate of chain restaurants.

Third, do R&D dishes have brand symbols? The positioning of Four Seasons Minfu is roast duck and Beijing cuisine, and the dishes are limited to a certain extent. For example, dishes with obvious labels such as Cantonese cuisine and Huaiyang cuisine must not be cooked. We need to develop our own dishes, which make people look like the dishes of the four seasons.

Traditional shredded chicken skin

How to develop dishes with the symbol of four seasons’ people’s happiness? We start from four aspects: reference, integration, innovation and improvement. First of all, improve on the basis of traditional dishes, because old dishes have roots and culture, and we should combine them with modern people’s eating habits. For example, most people nowadays don’t like food that is too greasy and salty, which is novel in collocation and beautiful in plate. Take shredded chicken vermicelli as an example. It is a traditional dish in old Beijing, but because it is time-consuming and expensive, ordinary restaurants are reluctant to sell it. We change the sample into small portions one by one, and the dishes are exquisite and beautiful, and the technology and taste are traditional. However, due to its complicated procedures, the pricing will be higher, so that on the one hand, it can match the cost, on the other hand, it can also control the order quantity. If the order quantity is too much, it will affect the kitchen efficiency.

Let’s talk about reference. We will learn from other cuisines, such as duck intestines with saliva, duck intestines with the symbol of four seasons’ happiness, and the taste of Sichuan cuisine with saliva juice, but we will reduce the oil content, use only its spicy and hemp, and choose pepper and green pepper to adjust the spicy taste. The sales volume of this dish is good. The Shanghai store just opened one day and sold 50 or 60 copies. Usually, a store sells 20 or 30 copies, and the customer satisfaction is also very high. This is a dish of reference and integration.

Duck Intestines with Chili Sauce

Be cautious under the epidemic.

The operating state of a restaurant can be seen from the mental outlook of its employees. I once visited the kitchen of Four Seasons People’s Happiness, and the chef who met me greeted me or smiled back. When the aunt in the kitchen saw a stain, she wiped it with a semi-dry mop. This will not happen overnight. At the end of each month, Cui Baohua will go to each store for inventory assessment, grade the stores, conduct KPI assessment on employees, and set the salary and bonus for that month. This is also an opportunity for managers to directly contact the front line, so as to understand the operation of each store, find problems and make timely adjustments. Repeated outbreaks have had a great impact on the operation of Four Seasons Minfu. One month, the turnover dropped by 50%, thanks to the potential energy accumulated by the brand for a long time, and it can withstand the pressure.

However, Cui Baohua admits that if the epidemic situation continues this year, it will not be ruled out that some stores in poor operating conditions will be closed, which is based on a rational business strategy. At the same time, the plan to open a store will continue, but it will be slower and more cautious, choosing a good business district in Beijing and expanding the Shanghai market with greater development potential.

The epidemic is certainly short-lived, so we should have long-term thinking and be optimistic about the future. In the past two years, we have faced the same problem as everyone else: how to solve the employee’s salary when the gross profit margin drops or even there is no income? Do you want to make takeout? In fact, everyone’s ideas are right. At any time, every enterprise has its reasons for making decisions.

Our thoughts are: first, you can’t change the big environment. When the store is busy, because of the large passenger flow in the restaurant, the service and products will make customers dissatisfied. When the epidemic rebounds, we are not so busy. What we can do is to ensure the satisfaction of the customers in the store. When you produce a set of products, you must ensure that the customer experience is good.

Second, you can’t decide the market. What we have to do is to train the people in the team. In the past, you might have been busy, so you didn’t have time to practice. Now is an opportunity, so you can practice your basic skills and further optimize your service process. We have arranged a lot of study for our employees.

Although corporate profits have declined, we will not make big moves, such as layoffs, price increases, take-away food, etc., as long as the company can’t bear it, at least not yet.

Rational development of supply chain based on stores

The development of Four Seasons Minfu supply chain is centered on the demand of stores. At first, it was just a small kitchen, producing standardized sauces and cold dishes, and then with the expansion of enterprise scale, a central kitchen and a roast duck distribution base were established. Cui Baohua said that they are still in the stage of groping and learning about the supply chain, and have produced the first fried sauce product. In the future, new retail may become the development focus of the supply chain sector.

Four Seasons Minfu was founded 14 years ago. At present, there are 20 stores. As a chain restaurant, it is slow to go. Chinese dinner track is not suitable for rapid replication and expansion. In the past two years, we have been making internal adjustments in management system, personnel training, equity mode adjustment and supply chain. Because our Chinese food chain model has developed to more than seven or eight stores, the biggest difficulty is the unstable quality. Chinese food is particularly difficult and cannot be solved by simple standardization. We have been standardizing Chinese food since we started our business in 2008. Every product is prepared in a standardized way before the meal. Even so, there are still many unstable points.

Supply chain and central kitchen are the keys to the stability of chain restaurants, but they also bring a contradiction: how to balance the relationship between standardization and personalized taste? After standardization, guests feel that your food is not delicious and has no past flavor. In this process, we should consider the trade-off between standardization and personalization. If it is not handled well, it is likely to be standardized and fast, but the passenger flow is lost and even eliminated by the market. Therefore, in the end, it will fall to products, and management should serve your business.

Golden garlic sweet and sour large yellow croaker

The cold dishes of Four Seasons Minfu are basically distributed by the central factory, and mixing and loading in the store will not affect the taste. However, most of the hot dishes are cooked in stores, and only standard sauces are prepared. The chef takes the materials, cuts and cooks them according to the SOP. For example, in kung pao chicken, all the shops cut, marinate and stir-fry now, which is better than the central kitchen cutting and salting.

We may also subtract the standardized products of the central kitchen in the future and try to restore them to the store. Otherwise, once the taste becomes "staple goods" and it tastes obviously industrialized, the happiness of the four seasons may come to an end.

When everyone is on the way to chef and standardization, we just can’t follow the crowd. We should pay attention to and follow up the trend, but we can’t follow it without thinking. Finally, if you lose your core competitiveness and your personality, you will easily be eliminated by the market.

Now I’m talking to Cui Baohua about the goals, all of which are related to the well-being of the people in the four seasons. They insist on deepening the store, slowly and steadily, and do their best to ensure the quality of products and customer satisfaction. With the growth of the enterprise, Cui Baohua has also become a generalist, and everything should be handled in R&D, production, safety and operation. At work, he is a down-to-earth doer; In life, he is a man who loves literature and art. He likes to watch exhibitions, travel and shoot and record the little things in his life. After more than 20 years as a cook, Cui Baohua can be said to have "accomplished something" in Beijing. The times make heroes, and heroes make times.

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Editor | Chu Hongke

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Russia-US dispute escalates Putin’s anti-US sanctions against the US embassy.

  CCTV News:The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on the 28th that since the US Congress passed an "extremely provocative" bill, which intends to strengthen sanctions against Russia, Russia decided to take countermeasures: reducing the number of US diplomats in Russia and prohibiting the US Embassy from using its houses in Moscow.

  On the 28th, the Russian Foreign Ministry released a video on the official website, showing many facilities of the United States in Russia.

  On the screen, a "notice" to the US is written in English. The specific requirement is to reduce all the staff of the US Embassy and Consulate in Russia to 455 by September this year, which is the same as the total number of staff of the Russian Embassy and Consulate in the United States at present.

  Since August 1 this year, the US Embassy has been prohibited from using its holiday house in the "Silver Pine Forest" in the west of Moscow and its warehouses in the "Travel Street" in the south of Moscow.

  Russian Foreign Ministry: The United States thinks itself arrogant and rude.

  The Russian Foreign Ministry also pointed out in the statement that the United States "thinks it has a special status, arrogantly ignores the positions and rights of other countries, and uses fabricated ‘ Russia interferes in the internal affairs of the United States ’ Such as excuses, insisted on taking anti-Russian actions, and tried to restrict commercial cooperation between other countries and Russia by blackmail. " Therefore, Russia should take countermeasures against the United States.

  Russian Presidential Press Secretary peskov confirmed that this statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was issued after the approval of President Putin.

  The dispute between Russia and the United States may escalate, but it will not be "all-round confrontation."

  In fact, strictly speaking, the two counter-measures announced by Russia on the 28th really can’t be regarded as a counter-measure against "the latest sanctions bill passed by the US Congress". After all, this bill has not been signed by Trump and has not yet taken effect — — Therefore, the Russian Foreign Ministry stressed in its statement on the 28th that "Russia reserves the right to take additional countermeasures against the United States".

  In December last year, then US President Barack Obama ordered the expulsion of 35 Russian diplomats in the United States on the grounds of "Russia’s alleged interference in the US presidential election", and banned Russian embassies and permanent missions to the United Nations from using their holiday homes in the suburbs of Washington and new york.

  However, at that time, Russia did not take reciprocal countermeasures. According to Russian media reports, this is because considering that the White House is about to "change hands" at that time, the new President Trump may abolish this order, and Russia has no action.

  Therefore, from this point of view, the countermeasures announced by the Russian Foreign Ministry on the 28th are actually aimed at the actions of the previous US administration.

  As for the latest sanctions bill passed by the US Congress, some analysts pointed out that after Trump officially signed it, Russia will take further countermeasures, and this round of disputes between Russia and the United States will continue to escalate — — However, this round of sanctions and counter-measures should not lead to "all-round confrontation" between Russia and the United States. The two countries will still carry out "limited cooperation" on issues involving Syria and international strategic stability, while continuing to confront in disputed areas.

Explain the tank 300 in detail. Its configuration and off-road performance are impeccable. If you can’t afford herdsman, buy it.

With the increasing economy, the domestic environment for playing with cars is getting better and better. Many economically affluent consumers want to buy an off-road vehicle. herdsman (parameter picture) and Prado are the first choices, but the price is too expensive, which blocks too many consumers from off-road doors. The Haval H9, which is much cheaper, was once the first choice for many consumers who love off-road. However, since the Great Wall introduced the tank 300, many consumers have turned their attention to this one, which looks more beautiful. Today, let’s take this opportunity to explain the tank 300 in detail, and provide some reference for consumers who are interested in this car.

There are four models of Tank 300 currently on sale, and the guide price is between 17.58 million and 220,000 yuan, among which the tribute to Monet limited edition is a new model launched in 2021.

In terms of body color matching, there are six options for Tank 300, namely Bai Fumei, I want red, Big Wolf, Tender Blue, Heart-warming Orange, and Black Pineapple. Among them, the blue body is only available for the limited edition of Monet.

All models of tank 300 maintain the same design technique in appearance, and the thick lower bumper is blackened, which is very wild. At the same time, it also takes into account the situation of bumping or rubbing in the off-road process to avoid unnecessary losses. The middle net part is composed of three high-gloss horizontal grilles, and the retro-flavored round-hole headlight shape instantly creates the taste of a classic hard-core off-road vehicle, and the overall sense of matching with the middle net is also excellent.

All models of the headlights also maintain the same design technique. Although it is a tribute to the classic round-hole headlights, the internal light cavities of the tank 300 are arranged in a matrix, and the light bars extending to the outside take into account the aesthetic feeling and sense of science and technology on the whole.

The design language of the side of the car body is relatively simple. The square box body is the usual design of most hard-core off-road SUVs, and the tank 300 is no exception. The high wheel eyebrows can make the vehicle get better suspension stroke during off-road, and also reserve a lot of space for later modification. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the four models are all 4760mm*1930mm*1903mm, and the wheelbase of 2750mm is quite satisfactory in the field of compact SUV. In addition, the minimum geographical gap of the tank 300 is 224mm, and the maximum wading depth is 700mm, while the maximum wading depth in approach angle is 33 degrees, the departure angle is 34 degrees and the maximum climbing degree is 70 degrees. From these parameters, it can be seen that the tank 300 meets almost all the standards of hard-core off-road vehicles, and even compared with the benchmark model herdsman, the tank 300 is not afraid at all.

The four models of Tank 300 all use 17-inch five-frame wheels, and the tires are made of three brands, namely, Han Tai’s Wantushi S2 ASX series, Kumho’s CRUGEN HP71 series and finally Cooper’s DISCOVERER ATT series. If you are not a heavy extreme cross-country player, in fact, Cooper’s ATT all-terrain tires are completely enough.

Finally, let’s look at the tail. The external spare tire is a common design of most hard-core off-road SUVs, and the thick bumper once again sets off the original wildness of the vehicle. The back door of the tank 300 is opened as a whole, so it may not be convenient to place items on the higher platform, but considering that the chassis of hard-core off-road vehicles is generally higher, it is not so unacceptable.

interior decoration

At present, the tank 300 has two options of black and black/blue mix and match, but only the top-of-the-line tribute Monet limited edition has a blue interior, and all other models are black. The design language of all the models in the whole department remains the same. The air outlet of the round hole air conditioner is very hard-core, and the penetrating large screen is dotted with a sense of science and technology. The electronic gear handle similar to the aviation propeller also cites some exoskeleton decoration, which is really pleasing. The tank 300 can fully match the positioning of luxury brand models. The center console and the door panel are all designed with large leather stitching and wrapped with soft materials, while the brushed decorative board on the co-pilot center console and a large number of chrome-plated materials in the car further enhance the exquisiteness of the interior.

Internal configuration

The steering wheel wrapped in leather is used in the whole system. The multi-function control and shift paddles of the steering wheel are not absent from all models. The conqueror and tribute Monet limited edition is also equipped with steering wheel heating function. Finally, only the Explorer is equipped with a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument panel, and the other three models are all 12.3 inches.

In the intelligent interconnection configuration, Explorer is equipped with a 10.25-inch central control screen, while the other three models use a 12.3-inch central control screen. Functions that are often used in daily life, such as GPS navigation system, Bluetooth car phone, car networking function, voice recognition control system, etc., are given to all models in the whole department. One thing about the internal configuration of the tank 300 is not very pleasing. Due to the lack of a large number of physical buttons, most functions are almost integrated in the car system, so the convenience of daily operation may not be very good.

Passive safety

Tank 300′ s low-profile model Explorer was given only two airbags in the front row, and challenger had more airbags in the front row, giving a total of four airbags in the car. Conqueror and tribute Monet limited edition was also equipped with side airbags, with a total of six airbags in the car. Finally, all models are equipped with tire pressure display function as standard.

Active safety

As for the active safety configuration, the low-equipped Explorer only gave the basic primary safety configurations such as ESP and EBA, while the other three models were equipped with four configurations: lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, fatigue driving warning and road traffic sign recognition.

Auxiliary control

Finally, let’s take a look at the auxiliary control configuration. The Explorer has given the rear parking radar, reversing image and cruise control function as standard. In addition, the front and rear axle differential locks can be optional. In addition to the optional front axle differential lock, the challenger is provided with other configurations directly, and all auxiliary control configurations of conqueror and tribute Monet limited edition are available. Finally, the central differential locking function and low-speed four-wheel drive mode are standard functions of all models.

Of the four models of tank 300, only Explorer is not equipped with sunroof function, and all other models are equipped with single sunroof, and Explorer has not given it to the roof rack. The pedals on the side of the car are only supported by the limited edition of Monet, and the other three models use fixed pedals.

Explorers are equipped with conventional 6 speakers, challengers with 9 speakers, and conqueror and tribute Monet limited edition with 9 speakers of Infinity brand.

All models in the whole system are equipped with automatic air conditioning, and all other models support temperature zone control except Explorer.

Seat space

The seat material is made of fabric, the challenger is made of imitation leather, and the conqueror and tribute Monet limited edition is made of Nappa leather. In terms of configuration, there is only a low-profile explorer, not equipped with electric adjustment of the main and passenger seats, as well as heating and massage functions of the front seats. The conqueror and tribute Monet limited edition is also equipped with ventilation functions of the front seats.

Finally, let’s take a look at the rear seat configuration. The whole system comes standard with air conditioning air outlet, armrest cup holder and two USB ports. In the measured space, passengers with a height of 170cm can get a head allowance of one punch and three fingers in the front row, and when they come to the back row, they can get two punches directly, and there are more than two punches in the leg space. Thanks to the body structure of the square box, the tank 300 is really excellent in the measured space performance, especially the concave design of the rear roof, which can further improve the head space in the back row.

motive force

The standard 2.0T engine in the whole system has a maximum power of 227 HP and a peak torque of 387 Nm. This engine is the same as the engine above VV6 and VV7, and it is very beautiful just from the book parameters, but how to drive it, we have to look down. In the actual driving process, the dynamic response of this 2.0T engine is relatively positive. As long as a little throttle is given, the linear power will be continuously delivered. However, being positive does not mean rushing, and it will not give you the feeling that your home SUV has a sharp throttle, and it will not be too conservative. To sum up, it is enough, smooth, and not in a hurry.

The 8AT gearbox from ZF is a huge bonus item for Tank 300. It is known that this gearbox has always been a difficult problem in adjustment. However, this 2.0T engine on Tank 300 is well coordinated with the 8AT gearbox, and the gear shifting of the gearbox will not be too active during high-speed driving. Everything is based on ride comfort, which is actually a typical "ZF style". In addition, the smooth shifting process and clear shifting logic can’t pick out any faults, and this gearbox also performs well in grasping the timing when shifting gears.

For a hard-core off-road vehicle, a mature four-wheel drive system and a sound differential are particularly important, and the tank 300 is equipped with the part-time 4wd system from Borgwarner. The biggest feature of this system is the strong rigid connection, which can realize 50: 50 power transmission before and after being completely fixed and locked, and at the same time, add 2.48 times amplification torque of the central transfer case, so that the tank 300 can ensure excellent passing ability when facing up and down slopes and complex road conditions. In addition, the Eaton tooth-embedded differential lock will not be stuck in the process of hanging in and taking off, which is very fast and the overall performance is commendable. Finally, the tank turning and four-wheel drive low-speed crawling mode are good news for off-road white.

The tank 300 adopts the combination of front double wishbone independent suspension and rear multi-link dependent suspension, and the front shock absorber combined with double wishbone structure makes the tank 300 show good support in the face of multi-curved road conditions with large drop. At the same time, the shock absorber can respond quickly to some bumps and small vibrations on the road surface, so as to control and filter in time, and the overall comfort is excellent.

Configuration analysis

There are only four models of tank 300 currently on sale, and the power and appearance are also consistent. Therefore, considering the cost performance, we can draw a conclusion by directly combining the price and configuration. Based on this idea, the author selected a recommendation: Challenger.

> > 2021 tank 300 2.0T off-road challenger 195,800 (recommended index: ★★★★★ ★).

Since the positioning is a 200,000-level hard-core off-road, the challenger is undoubtedly the best choice in terms of comprehensive price and configuration. The price of 195,800 plus money to install a front axle differential lock is equivalent to having a complete set of off-road hardware. In addition, the configuration is also quite rich, such as lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, 360-degree panoramic image, front seat heating, massage, and L2 automatic driving, etc. Even if you are a user with requirements for configuration, the challenger of Tank 300 can fully meet your needs. Therefore, 200,000 can have a complete set of hard-core off-road hardware and a rich configuration group. Personally, I think the challenger must be the one with the most outstanding cost performance and the most suitable purchase among the four models.

Full text summary

Tank 300 has been given high hopes since its birth. It is necessary to know that hard-core off-road vehicles have no audience, and domestic independent brands do not have many masterpieces in this respect. The appearance of the tank 300 eased this situation a little. With its hard-core appearance, strong off-road capability, rich configuration group and exquisite interior, the tank 300 declared that it is not only a hard-core off-road vehicle, but also an all-round player who takes into account the characteristics of both domestic and urban SUVs.

Accused of consumer suffering, Xú Zhēng responded to the film aimed at showing hope and tenacity

Accused of consumer suffering Xú Zhēng responded.

The film "Retrograde Life" is being broadcasted in cinemas. On August 13th, the film director and starring Xú Zhēng and actor Wu Jiakai appeared in Hangzhou roadshow. According to statistics, as of noon on August 12, the box office of summer movies in 2024 has exceeded 9.2 billion yuan. Although it is inferior to that in 2023, with the release of more kinds of rich movies, there is still room for the summer movie market to pick up.

"Retrograde Life" focuses on the story of Gao Zhilei, a middle-aged unemployed person, becoming a takeaway, and is written, directed and starred by Xú Zhēng himself. Xú Zhēng shared in the roadshow that he chose to act in person because of his deep resonance with the role, so as to more accurately present the complex feelings inside the role. After the film was released, the audience’s evaluation showed polarization, and some critics thought that the film was suspected of "consumption suffering". Xú Zhēng responded by saying that the movie can’t meet everyone’s expectations. He respects every feeling of watching movies, and emphasizes that it is unfair to criticize directly before watching the movie.

Since the release of Retrograde Life for six days, the box office has quickly exceeded 200 million yuan, which indicates that Xu Zheng has once again set foot in realistic themes after Dying to Survive. Dying to Survive not only achieved commercial success, but also aroused social concern about medical equity. In its first week, it topped the global box office with 1.333 billion yuan, and finally gained 3.1 billion yuan.

As a hot spot in the film market, summer movies continue to attract diverse film works. Although the opening of the summer file in 2024 is slightly dull compared with the previous year, with the strong performance of films such as Catching Dolls and Silent Killing, and the addition of new films such as Decryption and Safe Evacuation from the 21st Century, the market is expected to usher in new growth momentum. According to statisticians’ analysis, many domestic and foreign films to be released in the next few weeks, including The Hedgehog and Detective Conan: A Million Dollar Five-pointed Star, will have a positive impact on the summer file.

The industry predicts that the summer box office in 2024 may remain in the range of 17.5 billion to 21.7 billion yuan, showing that despite the challenges, the film market is still recovering, especially the producers of high-quality content are expected to usher in performance improvement.

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The Mercedes-Benz GLE coupe shows its unique charm with elegant posture. The body size reaches 4941mm x 2018mm x 1716mm, and the wheelbase reaches 2935mm, making the interior space both spacious and comfortable. The side lines are smooth, showing luxury and movement. The front and rear tires are 275/50 R20, and the size of the tires complements the rim design, which not only provides excellent grip, but also adds a sense of sophistication to the vehicle’s appearance. The overall design reflects Mercedes-Benz’s dedication to detail and aesthetics.

The interior design of the Mercedes-Benz GLE coupe shows the perfect fusion of luxury and technology. The center console is equipped with a 12.3-inch high definition touch screen, which provides an intuitive operation interface and rich multimedia functions, including navigation, phone and air conditioning controls, and supports automatic speech recognition, which greatly enhances driving convenience. The steering wheel is made of leather, which is exquisitely designed and comfortable to feel, and can be adjusted manually and electrically to meet the individual needs of the driver.

The seats, whether in the driver’s seat or the passenger’s seat, are made of imitation leather, and the seats can be adjusted back and forth, backrest adjustment, height adjustment and multi-directional adjustment of waist support to ensure passenger comfort. The main and passenger seats are also equipped with heating and ventilation functions to provide extra care especially in cold or hot weather. The driver’s seat also has an electric memory function, which can be automatically adjusted according to personal habits.

The interior details of the cabin are meticulously detailed to create an elegant and functional atmosphere, while the addition of wireless charging function provides convenience for passengers’ electronic devices. The rear seats support proportional reclining, providing flexibility for cargo or ride space. Overall, the interior design of the Mercedes-Benz GLE coupe is designed to provide all-round comfort and practicality, fully reflecting the quality of its luxury sedan.

无锡地区奔驰GLE轿跑特价出售,最高优惠25万!限时特惠

The Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe is equipped with a powerful 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 190 kilowatts and a torque output of 400 Nm. The engine has a power output of 258 horsepower, and with a 9-speed automatic transmission, it provides the driver with a smooth and efficient driving experience.

In this promotion, the Mercedes-Benz GLE coupe, as a model of luxury and performance, gives back to the majority of car owners at a very competitive price. Seize this excellent opportunity to not only have the pleasure of driving, but also enjoy the distinguished Mercedes-Benz quality. The price reduction discount of the Mercedes-Benz GLE coupe is not to be missed. Hurry up and start your luxury driving journey, so that high-quality life is within reach. Contact us now to book the car in your heart and make every trip a luxury experience. Mercedes-Benz GLE coupe, looking forward to the perfect encounter with you.

Honda CR-V price can not hold up, the end point discount 60,000, is it worth starting now?

Nowadays, the main SUVs of joint venture brands are slashing prices like crazy. For example, SAIC Volkswagen, the entire Buick family, and Toyota’s RAV4, Toyota and other models have all slashed prices. And today we want to talk about Dongfeng Honda CR-V is no exception, and has also joined the price war. Next, we will do a comprehensive analysis of it to see if it is still worth starting.


Price part: The price range of Dongfeng Honda CR-V is 18.59-26 3,900 yuan, providing 1.5T fuel version and 2.0L oil-electric hybrid, as well as 5-seat version and 7-seat version for our consumers to choose. Consumers who pay attention to Dongfeng Honda CR-V should know that its preferential strength in the end point market has always been very stable, and the preferential market is about 50,000 yuan. In the current competitive market, Honda CR-V has given 60,000 preferential strength in some areas.

For example: Honda CR-V 2023 240TURBO CVT two-wheel drive vitality 5-seat version, the official guide price is 185,900 yuan, after the discount naked car price is 132,900 yuan, this discount for the joint venture Japanese car, obviously is very big.


The appearance part: I personally think this generation of Honda CR-V is the most handsome version in history, because its design style uses more straight lines, which will be more concise and tough visually. The headlights have become slender and sharp, and the area of the middle net has been significantly increased. At the same time, a large-size grid grille is used, which looks much tougher. It is integrated with the front grille and looks very sharp.


Coming to the side of the body, it can be seen that the body line of Dongfeng Honda CR-V is more straight and resolute, and the contour of the whole car has become much more square, and the overall visual effect will be tough and atmospheric. The Founder’s tail design will help maximize the internal space compared to the back-running design, and the rear lights on both sides continue the L-shaped tail light design, the functions are clearly distinguished, and the lighting effect is also very eye-catching. The double exhaust layout below makes the rear of the car look quite imposing.


In terms of the chassis, the front McPherson independent suspension + rear structure is used, and the high-end model also provides a timely four-wheel drive system and a multi-disc clutch central differential. The chassis driving texture of the Dongfeng Honda CR-V is very good. It has a certain toughness when driving, and it filters the impact of the road very naturally. In addition, the chassis can show a stable side when driving at high speed, giving the driver confidence.

In addition, noise reduction is definitely a shortcoming of the Dongfeng Honda CR-V, as engine noise and tire noise are obvious, which will have a certain negative impact on driving quality.


In terms of size, space has always been Honda’s killer, and the space of Dongfeng Honda CR-V is the same. The length, width and height of the new car are 4703/1866/1680mm, and the wheelbase is 2701mm. This space can also meet the demand for ride space during daily commuting. The middle position of the rear row can provide good ride comfort. It is worth mentioning that its four-wheel drive model has a low rear floor bulge, which basically does not affect the normal ride.

It is worth mentioning that the Honda CR-V, like the Honda UR-V, also has a door opening angle of nearly 90 degrees, making it easier for rear passengers to get on and off the bus, and easier to load and unload child seats.


In terms of seats, the seats of this model we experienced are wrapped in fabric, and the fabric seats are skin-friendly, breathable and heat-resistant. I personally like them very much. The backrest and seat cushion are quite soft, and they can fit the body very well after sitting on them, but the support will be worse. The riding experience of the second row of seats is similar to that of the front row.


In terms of the trunk: storage capacity is also a strength of the Honda CR-V. In fact, when the rear seats are not reclined, the width and depth of the Honda CR-V trunk are no different from those of the same class, but one of the advantages of the Honda CR-V is that the floor is low and the opening is large, making it very convenient to pick and place items. After the rear seat backrest is reclined, it can form a flat floor for easy storage of large items.


In terms of interior, the materials and workmanship of the Honda CR-V’s interior are also beyond expectations. The previous trend of this transverse metal honeycomb mesh was controversial, but if you look at the real car, its texture is quite good. The dual-zone automatic air conditioner adds a small display screen and air volume knobs, and the use of three knobs is unexpectedly good. The three-spoke steering wheel is fully functional, moderate in size, comfortable in leather, and corresponds to the dashboard to control multimedia on the left and the driver assistance system on the right.

As for the configuration, the entry model provides driving mode switching (economy, standard/comfort, snow), engine start-stop technology, automatic parking, uphill assistance, steep slope slow descent, variable steering ratio, fixed speed cruise,,,,, Bluetooth/car phone, support CarLife, automatic speech recognition control system (multimedia system, navigation, phone, air conditioner, window), vehicle to everything, 4G network, OTA upgrade, Wi-Fi hotspot, automatic air conditioning, rear seat out trend, PM2.5 filter device in the car and other technology configurations.


In terms of power, it is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine and a 2.0L gasoline-electric hybrid power system. In terms of transmission, a CVT gearbox and an E-CVT gearbox are provided. Among them, the 1.5T engine has a maximum horsepower of 193Ps, a maximum power of 142kW, and a maximum torque of 243N · m. This 1.5T engine can have good torque output at low speeds, and daily driving is very brisk. The CVT gearbox has an S sport gear and an L hill-climbing gear.


Summary of the full text: It can be seen that the Dongfeng Honda CR-V still has a good product force in the joint venture compact SUV market. The stylish and sporty appearance is in line with the aesthetics of mainstream consumers. The comfortable and luxurious configuration in the car should not be too shabby, and the powertrain can also meet the needs of daily commuting. Especially after the Dongfeng Honda CR-V has fallen to the early 130,000, it also highlights its high cost performance, so we think it is still worth buying.

If your budget is about 150,000 and you want to buy a joint venture SUV model with comprehensive product power and outstanding cost performance, then you may wish to pay attention to the Dongfeng Honda CR-V.

18 Lincoln Navigator Port Car Offer

18 equipped with 3.5T dual engine, providing 450335 kW power adaptive xenon lamp,, with heating function front windshield, rear private glass, automatic anti-glare, ambient light, electric tailgate, front and rear parking radar, Bluetooth USB connection, steering wheel and seat memory, steering wheel heating, rear camera, electric tailgate, touch screen, resolution enhancement, ambient light, Hamanka audio, 20 seats, four-zone air conditioning, keyless entry, head-up display, rear row, door handle light, rear manual sunshade, electric suction door, ring shadow, and M bag (20 wheels, black luggage rack M kit M ceramic palladium block, electric tailgate, heated steering wheel, front) NAPPA seat, seven seat seat

The 18 models are huge, and the designer doesn’t seem to worry about its space from the beginning. The seat adopts a 2 + 2 + 3 layout, which can be folded and arranged at will. The two or three rows are folded, and it immediately transforms into a truck, and the interior space is expanded to 2,926 liters. The third row of space is better than many seven seats. The 1.85-meter-tall experiencer sits in the third row, and there is plenty of room for both the head and the legs. However, unfortunately, the second row of seats cannot be moved back and forth, so the leg space of the third row is less expansive. In addition, it can be reclined and stood up electrically, which is convenient for loading when there is a large volume of luggage. The button of the electric tailgate is on the left side, not on the tailgate, which will make people who are new to it a little overwhelmed.

The 18 3.5TT 7-seat finely crafted interiors combine American walnut and high-end leather materials, mercerized nickel trims and white Light Emitting Diode to create a luxurious, romantic and very emotional interior environment. The steering wheel is as light as a car, and the whole body exudes a noble atmosphere

18 models are equipped with adaptive xenon headlight system, which can automatically turn with your control for a better view. With the iconic, show your taste. Electric opening type, reflect the beauty of the sky in the car, and enjoy comfort all the way. New plan, electric pedal, LouGou logo, integrated into more future plans, luxury top, in the same model class, there are other such as Land Rover Extended Extended Edition Extended Edition, Mercedes-Benz GLS and 570. A new record has been created: inside, the three rows of passengers add up to the maximum legroom. A car that lives up to its reputation for making sightseeing comfortable for 7 people.

The oversized one not only shows the might, but also the noble smell of the whole body makes people awe-inspiring. The front of the car is the most characteristic, which fully inherits the lineage and shows the characteristics of the American car’s atmosphere and calmness. The cross shield-shaped logo, inlaid in the middle of the front of the car, is rare and eye-catching. It is integrated with the large heat dissipation grille, making it more domineering. The new domineering surface makes people a new informant, and the luxury definition is explained from the beginning. Ken 3.5T four-wheel drive long axle discount, for sale, the current car is full of colors. The shape of the 18 center console echoes the vast black. The internal plan is exquisite and delicate, which is exactly the opposite of the external style, highlighting its tranquility, applicability and efficient function. Royal seat massage, heating, push rest and electric adjustment, can rise and fall separation screen, front and rear intercom phone, etc

The center console of the 2018 new model has been changed, and the sense of change is full of contrast with the old model. The shift position of the 2018 model has been changed, and the shift has been changed from hand push to button, highlighting the high-end model. In terms of power, the 2018 model is equipped with a 3.5T twin engine, providing 450,335 kW of power. And equipped with 10 speeds.

The 2018 new three-frame multi-function steering wheel has a heating function. The leather-wrapped steering wheel has both a warm touch and an elegant texture. The three-frame design makes the control more handy and adds a dynamic charm to the respectful atmosphere. The leather part can be heated in a short time, and it can maintain a sense of temperature control even in cold weather conditions. The interior is luxurious and elegant, and the workmanship is fine. A lot of leather and solid wood cover in the car allows people to enjoy the customization experience immediately. The new model uses a 12-inch full LCD floating display screen, which is full of technology.

3:18 current car status

The layout of the 2018 car is a 2 + 2 + 3 arrangement, with seven seats, and the new model also offers a six-seat version. The six-seat model is more prominent in the sense of dignity, so the rear rows are designed to be independent. Space, of course, is no problem, it is not the content of the American car discussion. We are looking at the improvement of materials, and this time the interior is really a complete combination of solid wood and leather. In terms of workmanship, it obviously feels a delicate sense of Japanese, which is pleasant.

The 2018 3.5TT maximum change 10-speed large chrome-plated straight waterfall cover and headlamp have a very domineering visual experience. The 2018 model can filter the vibration from the ground very well, and you don’t have to worry about the "bumpy" feeling when sitting in the car. The three-frame multi-function steering wheel has a heating function, and the leather-wrapped steering wheel has both a warm touch and an elegant texture. The three-frame design makes the control more handy, adding a dynamic charm to the respectful atmosphere. The leather part can be heated for a short time, even in cold weather conditions, it can maintain a sense of temperature control.

The 2018 model not only inherits the brand’s consistent ultra-luxury temperament, but also provides an all-round, comfortable and luxurious driving experience anytime, anywhere. The 2018 exquisite bar table, which can be adjusted at will, provides a very relaxed environment for the owner’s private meeting and business negotiation.

The 2018 model also has a mahogany bar, satellite TV, and aviation massage seats inside. For business meetings, the 2018 model also specially prepared privacy glass imported from the United States for you. The interior space of the 2018 model is unparalleled, and more fashionable designs are added to the domineering silhouette. The nearly 3-ton self-weight does not make it lose its acceleration.

Zhao Liying first talks about her 4-year-old son: he will not become a "tiger mother", and he has become more patient than before

On Aug. 10, Zhao Liying sparked widespread attention and heated discussion in an interview. In an interview clip on the show, she publicly talked about her 4-year-old son for the first time, saying that she would not be a "tiger mother".

Screenshot of the show

Asked by the host if she would become a "tiger mother", Zhao Liying replied: "No, because I already feel that I am very hard on myself, and I don’t want my child to be so hard. In this case, I may hope that the child will be in a very happy environment, so that he can be happy and healthy, and do whatever he wants." Asked what changes have taken place since becoming a mother, Zhao Liying said that she has become more patient and softer than before.

Previously reported

On August 8, Zhao Liying shared a set of daily photos on her personal account, and her 4-year-old son made a rare appearance.

Zhao Liying posted the photo and wrote: "I don’t know what I can’t forget, I can’t put down the familiar clips, I look back, it’s been many years, looking at the sky through my fingers, and I’m back to that old street."

This is the first photo of Zhao Liying and her son thinking about it. In the photo, Zhao Liying is wearing sportswear and stepping on slippers. The 4-year-old son thinks about wearing black clothes and black pants and kicking his legs around his mother’s shoulders, which is very cute.

On October 16, 2018, Zhao Liying and Feng Shaofeng announced their marriage; on January 1, 2019, Feng Shaofeng announced that Zhao Liying was pregnant; on March 8 of the same year, Zhao Liying’s son was born; on April 23, 2021, they announced their divorce.

Source: Jiupai News, party account

Wu Mengda’s younger brother accepted an exclusive interview: My brother once said that he and Zhou Xingchi have always been very close

Tian Qiwen Wu Lida

Tian Qiwen Wu Lida

     Veteran actor Wu Mengda has made great contributions to the entertainment industry. He died of liver cancer 27 days ago last month at the age of 71. During Dago’s illness in the hospital, Tian Qiwen (the chicken) paid attention to the whole process of condolences, and also communicated with Dago’s family on behalf of the media. The chicken also assisted the widow in handling Dago’s funeral affairs. He appeared at the Hung Hom World Funeral Home at 3 pm today, and at about 5 pm, the chicken accompanied Dago’s brother Wu Li to the door for a media interview. Wu Lida said: "I’m not used to facing the media. I hope I have something wrong to say when I arrive. Don’t take offense. Thank you to the media for your love and attention to my brother for so many years.

  Regarding Zhou Xingchi’s visit to mourn, Wu Lida said: "Lord Xing and Brother Da have always been very close, my brother has said this, he said that he and Lord Xing have always been very close, everyone I know is like this." Asked about Lord Xing’s performance at the funeral hall, Wu Lida revealed: "I think everyone who goes in is very unhappy and sad."

  The following is the full text of the interview:

  Wu Lida: What I want to say is that I am proud of my brother, his care for the family, his filial piety to his parents, his care for his brothers, and his good friends… all praise him, so I, as a family member, thank you very much.

  Reporter: Did mom come?

  Wu Lida: Mom didn’t come today

  Reporter: Did your son and daughter come?

  Wu Lida: My son and daughter are here.

  Tian Qiwen: But not all of them came. Because of the isolation problem, they couldn’t all come. They all had things to do.

  Wu Lida: Some people who are overseas are not so easy to come to Hong Kong.

  Reporter: Lord Xing just went in, did he tell you anything?

  Wu Lida: There must be some general condolences. It can be said that Xing Ye is actually very friends with Da Ge, and has always been very friends. My brother has talked about these things, and he said that Xing Ye has always been very friends. Everyone, that’s all I know.

  Reporter: Have you heard any false reports?

  Wu Lida: It is mainly said that he has economic problems and divides the family property. In fact, his brother has already allocated it in the morning.

  Reporter: Do you have any last words?

  Wu Lida: He didn’t talk about these things in particular. In fact, he was also very sudden. We accompanied him in the hospital for a long time.

  In fact, he was very optimistic and always thought that he would come out. But this matter, many people did not expect it to be so fast, friends, many people did not expect him to go so fast.

  Reporter: The cause of death was liver cancer?

  Wu Lida: You can say that, cancer.

  Reporter: Did Da Ge have any worries during his lifetime?

  Wu Lida: In fact, he is mainly a family, mommy, he is very filial.

  Reporter: Did mom know about this news?

  Wu Lida: In fact, she went to see him. I asked Da a few times if it was okay to bring his mother to see you? He said no, he didn’t want to see his mother sad, and he looked so hard. In fact, I really saw him for more than a month, and I thought he was very hard, because I didn’t want to see such a situation. On the last day, I informed us that there was nothing we could do. I must take my mother to see him, because as a filial person like him, he couldn’t see his mother for the last time. For him, I think it must be a pity.

  Reporter: How to arrange Dago’s ashes?

  Wu Lida: This is what he mentioned to me in the hospital. In fact, it was one of his wishes. He said that he would go back to Malaysia to accompany his wife and children.

  Reporter: Have you found a good place yet?

  Wu Lida: I think they will make another arrangement for this, because I am not very familiar with Malaysia.

  Reporter: What about work?

  Wu Lida: He is very enthusiastic about his work, and he will be very excited when he talks about his work.

  Reporter: I heard that he is going to film three plays in the mainland.

  Wu Lida: I don’t know about this. (Tian Qiwen: There are more than three movies, and there are many to pick up.) He has a lot of people looking for him to shoot. He has been in trouble for a while because of his health. In fact, during this time, he went back to the mainland to pay off the debt of favor.

  Reporter: Will Lord Xing be a little excited and unhappy when he goes in?

  Wu Lida: I think everyone who entered was very unhappy and sad.

  Reporter: Did Master Xing see Brother Da for the last time inside?

  Wu Lida: Star didn’t seem to have it just now. (Tian Qiwen: No) Sorry, I can’t take care of so many things.

  Wu Lida: We are ordinary people, and we also hope to restore a peaceful life. Thank you to the media for your hard work these days. There are some cakes in it. If you are thirsty, you can go in and eat some cakes and drink some water.

Changsha Auto Show: Beautiful car models become beautiful scenery.


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There are more beautiful women and more audiences.


  Zhongguangwang Changsha News (Reporter Deng Wenhui correspondent Guo Guoquan) On December 11th-15th, 2008, the 4th China (Changsha) International Automobile Expo was held in Hunan International Convention and Exhibition Center. Changsha Auto Show offers a feast for consumers in the central region. The auto show was co-sponsored by Changsha Municipal People’s Government and China Automobile Industry Association. Car exhibitors from more than 20 countries and regions at home and abroad brought more than 500 well-known brand cars to the stage, including a new car launched nationwide and more than 30 new cars launched in central China. The auto show has an exhibition area of 70,000 square meters and an audience of 200,000. During the auto show, the beautiful car model became a beautiful landscape.

Editor: Liu Li