Core Viewpoint - The investigation into the influencer "Chai Dui Dui" and his associates for allegedly producing and selling counterfeit products has gained traction, with initial findings indicating significant discrepancies in the pricing and authenticity of the jade products sold through his livestreams [2][3]. Group 1: Investigation Progress - The police have completed the price and authenticity assessments of the first batch of jade products involved in the case, with over 30 items valued between 30 yuan and 500 yuan, and 15 items identified as "dyed Hetian jade" [3]. - "Chai Dui Dui" and his wife were detained on September 8 and subsequently arrested on September 9 [3]. Group 2: Consumer Reactions - Multiple consumers expressed concern over the case's progress, with one customer who spent 66,666 yuan on a Hetian jade bracelet hoping for fair treatment from local authorities [5]. - Another consumer, who spent 94,000 yuan, reported still having 5,375 yuan pending refund and felt relieved upon learning about the arrests [5]. - A third consumer, with over 80,000 yuan pending refund, noted that the total assessed value of 12 jade items sold for nearly 40,000 yuan was only 3,509 yuan, highlighting a significant markup [5]. Group 3: Previous Allegations and Responses - In April, "Chai Dui Dui" publicly criticized another brand, "Pang Dong Lai," for allegedly profiting excessively from jade sales while disparaging the quality of their products [7]. - In response to the controversy, "Pang Dong Lai" expressed that the existence of individuals like "Chai Dui Dui" who spread misinformation without accountability is a disgrace to society [8]. Group 4: Regulatory Actions - In July, it was reported that "Chai Dui Dui" and related accounts were shut down for maliciously defaming a company's product quality without factual basis [10]. - Additionally, the company owned by "Chai Dui Dui's" wife faced penalties for false advertising and selling unlabelled products, resulting in a fine of 220,000 yuan [10].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the adjustment of the jewelry appointment system by Pang Donglai, effective from August 17, 2025, aiming to enhance customer experience and ensure fair access to jewelry purchases [3][4]. Appointment System Changes - The new appointment system requires customers to log in to the Pang Donglai membership mini-program at 20:00 daily to book services for the next day, with automatic allocation of appointment numbers [3]. - Appointments are limited to one per customer for each product category within a 30-day period, and the selection time is capped at 20 minutes [4]. Customer Identification and Restrictions - A real-name appointment system is implemented, requiring customers to complete real-name verification on the Pang Donglai membership card. Appointments are non-transferable and can only be fulfilled by the individual who made the appointment [4]. - To protect minors, purchases of high-value items like jewelry require guardian consent, and only individuals aged 18 and above can initiate appointments after real-name verification [4]. Sales Performance - In 2024, Pang Donglai's total jewelry sales reached 1.546 billion yuan. As of August 11, 2025, the total sales for the year have already reached 1.441 billion yuan [9]. Intellectual Property - Pang Donglai has registered several trademarks related to jewelry, including "Donglai Chijin" and "Donglai Pushi," and has announced multiple design patents for jewelry products [10][12].