Group 1 - The stock of Jiumaojiu (09922) fell over 5%, reaching a new low of 2.13 HKD this year, with a current price of 2.16 HKD and a trading volume of 38.63 million HKD [1] - The pre-made dish topic has gained significant attention, with reports indicating that dishes at Taier Suancaiyu in Hangzhou were served within 7 minutes, highlighting the efficiency of their operations [1] - Taier has introduced a "5.0 Fresh Model" this year, which includes on-site cooking to enhance the freshness of dishes [1] Group 2 - Jiumaojiu has been removed from the Hong Kong Stock Connect list recently [1] - In the first half of the year, the company reported revenue of 2.753 billion RMB, a year-on-year decline of 10.1%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 60.69 million RMB, down 16% year-on-year [1] - Same-store sales growth rates for Jiumaojiu and its main brands were negative, with Taier at -19.0%, Song Hotpot at -20.1%, and Jiumaojiu at -19.8% [1] - The company closed 88 stores in the first half of the year due to the expiration of lease agreements and underperformance of certain restaurants [1]