Core Points - The core viewpoint of the articles revolves around the controversy surrounding New Oriental's chairman, Yu Minhong, regarding his trip to Antarctica and the implications of his actions on employee morale and company image [2][5][6]. Group 1: Controversy and Response - Yu Minhong clarified that the cruise he took to Antarctica cost between 200,000 to 250,000 yuan, contrary to the public claim of 1.48 million yuan [1][11]. - In response to criticism about his trip while employees were working, Yu announced plans to send around 10 outstanding employees from New Oriental and 10 excellent members from Dongfang Zhenxuan to Antarctica next winter, funded by the company [1][11]. - Following the internal letter he sent from Antarctica, which drew mixed reactions, Yu emphasized that allowing employees to voice their concerns is a tradition at New Oriental [11]. Group 2: Company Performance and Future Plans - Dongfang Zhenxuan reported a total revenue of 4.4 billion yuan for the fiscal year 2025, a decrease of 32.7% compared to the previous fiscal year [13]. - The company achieved a turnaround from a net loss of 96.5 million yuan in the first half of the fiscal year to a net profit of 6.2 million yuan by the end of the fiscal year [13]. - The total GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) for Dongfang Zhenxuan was 8.7 billion yuan, down 39.2% from the previous fiscal year, with self-operated products now accounting for 43.8% of the business [13]. - Yu Minhong's trip is seen as part of a strategic move to expand into the cultural tourism sector, which could potentially open new growth avenues for New Oriental [13].