Erinome:Hello dear friends, today we are going to talk about a recent news story. Have you heard about a woman surnamed Sun whose social media account was banned?

Enceladus:Oh really? Sun? What happened? I didn't see that news.

Erinome:Um, let me tell you. On August 30th, her Weibo account was closed. The reason was she did something against the rules.

Enceladus:What did she do? Promote bad things?

Erinome:Yes! She used the name of controlling smoking to promote something called "nicotine pouches" many times. That's against laws and community rules, so the platform banned her account.

Enceladus:Nicotine pouches? What are those? I’ve never heard of them before.

Erinome:Me neither. But the platform said in China, nicotine pouches haven’t got approval for production or sales. So making, selling, or promoting them might be illegal. Oh no, that’s serious.

Enceladus:Wow, so she was promoting illegal stuff? But wait, why did she use "controlling smoking" as an excuse?

Erinome:Because before this, she was known for complaining about a wall painting. Do you know the Lu Xun's former residence in Shaoxing? There’s a famous wall painting there.

Enceladus:Lu Xun? The great writer? Oh right! I’ve heard of that place. What’s wrong with the painting?

Erinome:The painting shows Lu Xun holding a cigarette. She said that’s bad for teenagers—it might mislead them. So she asked to change the painting.

Enceladus:Hmm, why did she think that? Did the painting really make kids smoke?

Erinome:She said some tourists would light cigarettes and take photos in front of the painting. So there was secondhand smoke, and there were many children around. She felt that was a problem.

Enceladus:Oh, so her worry was about the secondhand smoke near the painting? Not the painting itself?

Erinome:Maybe. But netizens had different ideas. Some said her logic was wrong—like, "I can’t stop people from smoking, so I’ll just get rid of Lu Xun’s painting." Haha, that’s a funny way to put it, but kind of sad too.

Enceladus:Did she reply to that?

Erinome:Yes! She said she didn’t target Lu Xun. She said if the painting was of any other person, she would still suggest changing it.

Enceladus:Hmm, that sounds a bit strange. Then what happened after she complained?

Erinome:The story got a lot of attention. On August 29th, she posted a video to apologize. But the next day, she took back the apology. Oh wow, that’s confusing.

Enceladus:Why did she take it back? Did she change her mind?

Erinome:Maybe. But just one day later, on August 30th, her account was banned. Now when you search for her account, it says "can’t be viewed because it broke the Weibo Community Convention."

Enceladus:So the account ban was because of the nicotine pouches, not the painting complaint?

Erinome:Yes! The platform said clearly: the main reason was promoting nicotine pouches against the rules, not the painting thing. That makes sense.

Enceladus:What did the Lu Xun’s former residence say about the painting? Did they change it?

Erinome:No! The scenic spot replied strongly. They said the wall painting has been there for 22 years—it’s part of the historical site and a popular打卡地 (dǎkǎ dì, a place to take photos). They respect history and art, so they won’t change it.

Enceladus:22 years? That’s a long time! So it’s really important for the place.

Erinome:Exactly! They said Lu Xun is a great writer, and the painting uses a traditional woodcut style, which fits his culture. Many tourists go there just to see that painting.

Enceladus:So the scenic spot did the right thing, right? Respecting history is important.

Erinome:I think so. Netizens also supported them—over a hundred people called the hotline to ask them not to change the painting.

Enceladus:Poor Sun. She started with a complaint about smoking, but ended up being banned for promoting illegal stuff. That’s a big turn.

Erinome:Yeah. Maybe she really cared about secondhand smoke, but choosing to promote nicotine pouches was a wrong step. Because even if she thought it’s "控烟" (kòngyān, controlling smoking), it’s still illegal here.

Enceladus:What do you think about nicotine pouches? Are they safe?

Erinome:The platform said their effect on health isn’t clear yet. And since they’re not approved, promoting them is against the law. So even if someone thinks they’re "better than smoking," it’s not allowed here.

Enceladus:So the key lesson is: if you want to do something good, like controlling smoking, you have to follow the rules. You can’t use it as an excuse to promote illegal things.

Erinome:Totally! That’s a good point. Oh, and did you know she called herself a "tobacco control volunteer" before?

Enceladus:Really? Then promoting nicotine pouches is so conflicting. Like, if you want to control smoking, why promote something with nicotine? That’s confusing.

Erinome: Hello dear friends, today we are going to talk about a hot topic: why is it so hard for people, especially PhD graduates, to find jobs in 2025? I'm Erinome.

Enceladus: And I'm Enceladus. Wow, I saw many news about this. Like, some PhDs can't find good jobs. That's sad, right?

Erinome: Yeah, really sad. Let me tell you about Lin Wen. He just got his PhD in Chinese Modern Literature this year. But his job application has been "read" for 4 weeks, no reply. He checked the page 10 times a day!

Enceladus: Oh no! He worked so hard for 5 years, wrote a 200,000-word thesis. Why no job?

Erinome: Well, first, there are too many PhDs now. The news says, in 2003, China had less than 20,000 PhD graduates. But in 2023? Over 100,000! Like a big pool, now it's overflowing.

Enceladus: Oh, so many! Why so many PhDs?

Erinome: Because country needs more high-level talents, and universities want to be "double first-class", so they扩招 (kuozhao, expand enrollment). Some students even go for PhD just to delay finding jobs, like Zhang Qi. She said, "It's a buffer period."

Enceladus: But then, when they graduate, jobs are gone?

Erinome: Exactly! The biggest problem is universities. Most PhDs want to be professors, but now the door is so narrow.

Enceladus: Narrow? How?

Erinome: Two big problems. First, they check your "academic family". Like, if your bachelor degree is not from 985/211, they throw your resume. Even PhD from good school, if your "family" is not good, no chance.

Enceladus: Really? Even "double non" universities (universities not in 985 or 211) do that?

Erinome: Yes! A university got 1,000+ resumes for 8 jobs. They have to pick fast. Second, "non-promotion or leave" system. You get a job, but if you can't publish enough papers in 6 years, you have to leave. No stable job like before.

Enceladus: Oh, that's scary. So universities are not safe. What about companies?

Erinome: Companies have problems too. It's like "mismatch". PhDs learn very specific things, but companies need people to solve current problems.

Enceladus: Mismatch? Like, a PhD studies nano-materials, but company asks, "Can we make it cheap? Can we produce many?" He can't answer.

Erinome: Exactly! And PhDs are used to working alone, but companies need team work, tight deadlines. Also, they expect high salary, but companies care about your real contribution.

Enceladus: So PhDs feel like... they learned "dragon-slaying skills", but no dragons, only cows to plow fields? Like the news said?

Erinome: Haha, yes! Lin Wen joked about that. So many have to "go down"—accept lower jobs. Like Zhang Qi, she went to a vocational college to teach. Lin Wen went to a media company to plan content.

Enceladus: That's a big change. What about other young people, not PhDs?

Erinome: They have hard time too. AI is taking jobs—customer service, translation, basic design. A big company HR said, "Basic jobs cut by 70%."

Enceladus: Oh no! My friend is a translator, now uses AI tools. She's worried.

Erinome: And old industries are shrinking—education, real estate, internet. Many people lose jobs. Then 00s master graduates come in. So many people, so few jobs. Even top PhDs apply for street office jobs!

Enceladus: Street office? That's surprising. But here's a strange thing: people say jobs are hard, but many want to quit. Why?

Erinome: Oh, because work is too tiring! 996 work mode (9am-9pm, 6 days a week), too much pressure. No time for family or rest. Like programmers working all night to finish projects.

Enceladus: I can't imagine! If I worked all night, I'd fall asleep. And some have no promotion chance, feel stuck. So they quit to relax.

Erinome: Yes! They want work-life balance, to enjoy life, not just work. So it's a矛盾 (maodun, contradiction): hard to find job, but want to leave current one.

Enceladus: So what can they do? Any solutions?

Erinome: The news says, "change mind first". Like "go down"—accept different jobs. Learn new skills:文科生 learn data analysis, programmers learn AI tools. Focus on new industries: new energy, AI ethics, elderly care tech.

Enceladus: Oh, like, instead of being scared of AI, learn to use it. A 95后 (post-95s) got a job designing AI运维 plans.

Erinome: Exactly! And be flexible: internships, part-time jobs. Don't just send 100 resumes. Study the company, show how you can help them.

Enceladus: That makes sense. It's tough, but maybe not impossible.

Erinome: Yeah. The job market is hard, but people are adapting. Like Lin Wen, he's learning to make content for大众 (dazhong, general public), not just academic papers.

Enceladus: Wow, good for him. So the key is to stay open, learn new things, and adjust expectations.

Erinome: I think so. It's a hard time, but we can get through it.

Enceladus: Okay, that's it for today. Remember, keep learning, stay positive. Let's talk again next time!

Erinome: Bye, dear friends!

Erinome: Hello dear friends, today we are going to talk about the new electric bike rules starting September 1st. I'm Erinome.

Enceladus: Hi everyone, I'm Enceladus. Oh right! I saw news about this. The new standard is called GB17761-2024, right? It replaces the old 2018 one?

Erinome: Yes! And it’s a big update. Let’s start with the most important change—speed. Do you know the new speed limit?

Enceladus: Hmm, I think it’s 25km/h? Like, when using electric power, the bike can’t go faster than that?

Erinome: Exactly! If the speed goes over 25km/h, the motor stops working in 0.5 seconds. No more power! Oh, but the note says if you go downhill, speed might超过25, but the motor won’t help. Safe, right?

Enceladus: Oh right, downhill is natural. So no more “fast bikes” now? That should reduce accidents.

Erinome: Another big change is about weight. Old lead-acid battery bikes could be up to 55kg. Now it’s 63kg!

Enceladus: Wow, 63kg? So bigger batteries? More range?

Erinome: Yes! More battery capacity means longer distance—maybe 70-80km per charge. Good for daily commuting!

Enceladus: What about materials? I heard something about plastic?

Erinome: Oh right! Plastic can’t be more than 5.5% of the bike’s total weight. Why? To reduce fire risk. Plastic burns easy and makes toxic smoke. Less plastic = safer!

Enceladus: Sad, but smart. Fires are scary.

Erinome: And anti-tampering! You know, some people used to “unlock” bikes to go faster. Now batteries, controllers, speed limiters have anti-tampering designs. Can’t change them!

Enceladus: Oh no! So no more speeding tricks? That’s strict but good for safety.

Erinome: Also,北斗定位! Commercial bikes must have it, home bikes can choose. It tracks the bike’s location. If stolen, you can find it!

Enceladus: Wow, that’s cool! Like a bike GPS.

Erinome: Remember old bikes had to have pedals? Now no! Not mandatory. So bikes look cleaner, no more pedal accidents.

Enceladus: Oh right! Pedals were annoying. Some people never used them. Good change.

Erinome: And the bike must have a “suggested use time” on the label. Like, how long it’s safe to use. Not a hard rule, but a guide.

Enceladus: Smart. So people know when to check the bike’s safety.

Erinome: Now, big question—what if I already have an old bike? Do I need to throw it away?

Enceladus: I was worried about that! My bike is 2 years old.

Erinome: Don’t panic! The government says no forced淘汰. But some places have “old for new” subsidies. Like Tianjin—give back your old bike, buy a new one, get 500 or 600 yuan!

Enceladus: Oh nice! 500 yuan is helpful. So old bikes can still be used, but new ones are safer.

Erinome: When buying new bikes, check two things: CCC mark and certificate. The CCC mark means it passed safety tests. The certificate has the bike’s info—make sure it matches the real bike!

Enceladus: How to check? Scan the QR code on the certificate?

Erinome: Yes! Or go to the government website. Important to avoid bad bikes.

Enceladus: What about selling? When do shops stop selling old standard bikes?

Erinome: New bikes made after September 1 must follow the new standard. But old standard bikes can be sold until November 30. Then all new sales must be new standard.

Enceladus: So 3 months过渡期 for shops. Good, no waste.

Erinome: For上牌, in Tianjin, you need ID,发票, certificate. If buying online, you need to register the old bike first. And 207 police stations can help, or 100 shops do “one-stop”上牌.

Enceladus: Oh right, easy! No more long lines.

Erinome: Also, fire safety! The new standard makes bikes more fire-resistant. Less plastic, better materials. Fewer fires, which is great for families.

Enceladus: Yes! Bikes in buildings sometimes catch fire. This helps.

Erinome: So, to sum up: 25km/h speed, less plastic, anti-tampering, 北斗定位, no pedals, suggested use time. All for safety.

Enceladus: And old bikes are safe to use. No need to worry. Just buy new ones carefully.

Erinome: Exactly! The new rules make bikes safer, smarter, and more user-friendly.

Enceladus: Okay, that’s a lot. But good changes. So when buying a new bike, check CCC, certificate, and maybe get the补贴 in Tianjin.

Erinome: Yes! And remember, safety first.

Enceladus: Alright, that’s it for today. Thanks for sharing, Erinome!

Erinome: You’re welcome! Stay safe on the road, everyone. Let’s talk again next time!

Erinome: Hello dear friends, and welcome to our show! Today we are going to talk about the topic of a grand military parade.

Enceladus: That's right! Hello everyone. We have some exciting news. China will hold a very big military parade on September 3rd, 2025.

Erinome: Wow, a military parade! That sounds really cool. So, what is this parade for?

Enceladus: It's to remember the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Erinome: Oh, I see. It's a very important day. So, do we know the schedule for September 3rd?

Enceladus: Yes, we do! The official plan is out. At 9:00 in the morning, a meeting will start, and a national leader will give an important speech.

Erinome: Okay, 9:00 AM. What happens after the speech?

Enceladus: The main event, the military parade, will officially start at 10:00 AM. It will last for about 70 minutes.

Erinome: 70 minutes! That's quite long. Is there anything planned for the evening?

Enceladus: Yes, there is. At 8:00 PM, there will be a big evening party, a gala, at the Great Hall of the People. It's called "Zhengyi Bisheng", which means "Justice Will Prevail".

Erinome: That sounds like a full day of events. How can people like us watch the parade?

Enceladus: We can watch it on TV. CCTV will show it live. Also, websites like Xinhua net will have live text and photos.

Erinome: Great! It’s good that we can watch it live. I heard some cinemas are even selling tickets to watch the live show on the big screen.

Enceladus: You know that? Yes, like the Warner International Cinema. People can buy tickets and watch it together. What an experience!

Erinome: So, what can we expect to see in the parade? Any special things?

Enceladus: Definitely. There will be 45 different groups, or *fangdui*, in the parade. It will have two parts: a review and a march.

Erinome: 45 groups! Can you tell me more about them?

Enceladus: Sure. For example, there will be an Air Flag Guard group. Helicopters will fly in formation, carrying flags and making words in the sky.

Erinome: Flying in formation and making words? That's amazing! What about the soldiers marching?

Enceladus: The foot soldier groups will have an "old and new" theme. "Old" means they are from army units that fought in the war, like the Eighth Route Army.

Erinome: And what does "new" mean?

Enceladus: "New" shows the new structure of the military. It represents the modern armed forces.

Erinome: That's a great way to connect the past and the present. I also read about a War Flag formation.

Enceladus: Yes, the War Flag group is very special. Soldiers will carry flags from famous units that fought bravely during the war. It shows that the spirit of these heroes lives on.

Erinome: That’s very meaningful. What about the big equipment? Like tanks and missiles?

Enceladus: Of course! The equipment will be shown in groups based on how they fight together in a real battle. There will be land, sea, and air defense groups.

Erinome: So it's not just showing machines, but showing how they work together.

Enceladus: Exactly. And there will be lots of new things. For example, unmanned vehicles, you know, drones. And there will be a group for strategic missiles.

Erinome: Wow! Are all these weapons and equipment made in China?

Enceladus: Yes, all of them are made in China and are currently used by the army. It will be a big show of China's new military technology.

Erinome: I remember the 2019 parade had a lot of new equipment. This sounds even more advanced.

Enceladus: It is. The news says they will show advanced things like hypersonic weapons. It shows the country's power to protect itself.

Erinome: And I bet the music will be powerful too.

Enceladus: Oh yes! The military band will be the largest in the history of China's parades, with over a thousand musicians.

Erinome: A thousand musicians! That's a huge orchestra.

Enceladus: They will play classic songs from the war and also some new music. The formation of the band is also special. It will have 14 rows, for the 14 years of war.

Erinome: That is so thoughtful. Every detail has a meaning. But I have a question. Why is the parade on September 3rd?

Enceladus: That's a very good question. Many people wonder about that.

Erinome: Right. I thought Japan announced their surrender on August 15th, 1945.

Enceladus: You are right, the Japanese Emperor made a speech on August 15th. But in that speech, he never used the word "surrender". He only said the war would "end".

Erinome: Oh, so it wasn't a formal surrender?

Enceladus: No. It felt more like a notice, not an apology. And after August 15th, some Japanese soldiers in China were still fighting. So for Chinese people, the war wasn't really over.

Erinome: I see. So what about September 2nd? I learned in history class that Japan officially signed the surrender papers on that day on a US warship.

Erinome: Hello dear friends! Today Erinome and Enceladus are going to talk about a common problem—why women's online clothes have such a high return rate. Have you ever bought clothes online and returned them?  

Enceladus: Oh yes! I did last month. I ordered 5 dresses, and returned 4. Wow, that’s almost all! Do you know how bad this problem is?  

Erinome: It’s really high! Some research says the return rate for women’s online clothes is 50 to 60 percent. And for live-stream sales? Even over 80%!  

Enceladus: 80%? Oh no, that’s crazy! Why do so many people return clothes now?  

Erinome: Many people say they order more clothes than before, but it’s harder to find the right one. A fashion blogger told a story: she used to return 1 or 2 out of 10 clothes, but now? Only 1 or 2 can stay!  

Enceladus: Oh I get that feeling! Before, I just looked at the store’s description and buyer photos, then ordered. The real clothes were almost the same. Now? I have to buy many, try them all, and return most. So tiring!  

Erinome: Right! One big reason is the difference between online shows and real clothes. Like, in live streams, the lights are too strong. A “misty blue” skirt online might look like a greenish “pickle color” when you open the package!  

Enceladus: Haha, that’s so true! And models often stand in strange poses—like leaning or twisting. You can’t see the real shape. The dress looks “French style” on them, but on me? Just a straight bag.  

Erinome: Size is another big problem. My friend ordered an L-size dress. The store said the waist was 78cm, but when she tried it, the zipper got stuck. She measured it—only 72cm!  

Enceladus: Oh no! The store said “different measuring ways,” but 6cm difference? That’s too much. And every store has different L sizes. You can’t just pick L and hope it fits. So confusing!  

Erinome: Quality is bad too. Some stores sell 30-yuan T-shirts. The owner said, “They’re just for taking photos, not for wearing many times.” So after 1 or 2 washes, they’re done.  

Enceladus: And expensive clothes? Sometimes they’re not better! I bought a 200-yuan shirt last month. After washing, it shrank so much—it looked like a child’s size! Had to return it.  

Erinome: Many stores copy popular styles now, but the quality is all over the place. One store’s “cute top” is nice, but the copycat store’s? Threads come loose after wearing once. So you have to return.  

Enceladus: Right! They care more about “new styles” than “good quality.” And they make new clothes too fast—like every week! No time to test, bad materials, bad sewing. So clothes are uncomfortable.  

Erinome: Oh, and online platforms make returning super easy. Free return shipping, 7-day no-reason return. Some people even wear the clothes to parties, then return them! Like a “free fitting room.”  

Enceladus: That’s not fair to sellers. They lose money on packaging and shipping. One seller said, “We have to pay for shipping insurance, but some people just return to get full减.”  

Erinome: But it’s not all buyers’ fault. Stores need to show real photos, not over-edited ones. And accurate size charts—maybe with real people (not just models) wearing them.  

Enceladus: Yes! And platforms can check if someone returns too many times. Like, if you return 10 clothes in a month, maybe ask why. Stop “bad returners.”  

Erinome: Buyers should be honest too. Don’t wear then return. Think about the sellers—they work hard to make clothes!  

Enceladus: Exactly! It’s a problem for everyone. Stores, platforms, and buyers need to work together.  

Erinome: So that’s why women’s online clothes have such a high return rate—bad photos, wrong sizes, poor quality, and easy returns. Hope stores and platforms fix these soon!  

Enceladus: Okay, that's it for today. Let's talk again next time. Bye, dear friends!

Erinome: Hello dear friends, today we are going to talk about a super hot topic: Are zero-sugar, zero-calorie, zero-fat drinks really not making you fat? I'm Erinome.  

Enceladus: Hi everyone! I'm Enceladus. Oh, this topic is so close to me! Like, all my friends who are trying to lose weight now only drink these "zero" drinks. They say, "No sugar, no calories, so I can drink as much as I want!"  

Erinome: Right! I used to think the same. But recently I read some news, and it made me go "hmm, maybe not that simple". So first question: What does "zero-sugar, zero-calorie, zero-fat" really mean? Are they really with no calories at all?  

Enceladus: Oh, I never thought about that! I just saw the ads and believed it. So... are they lying?  

Erinome: Not exactly lying, but maybe tricky. You know, these drinks don't use real sugar. They use "sweeteners" instead. Sweeteners are like... fake sugar? They taste sweet but have fewer calories than real sugar.  

Enceladus: Sweeteners? Like what? Do you have examples?  

Erinome: Sure! Like sorbitol. It's a kind of sweetener. Its sweetness is about half of real sugar, and each gram has 3 calories. Oh, and xylitol! It's sweeter, about 90% as sweet as sugar, but only 1 calorie per gram.  

Enceladus: Oh! So they do have calories! Just less than real sugar. So "zero calorie" is not 100% zero?  

Erinome: Exactly! Experts say even if the calories are very low, they aren't zero. Like, a small bottle might have a little, but if you drink a lot... well, it adds up.  

Enceladus: Wow, that's a surprise. So why do people think these drinks help lose weight then?  

Erinome: Because they have less sugar and calories than normal drinks. Like, a 500ml normal sweet drink has about 54 grams of sugar! That's like 12 sugar cubes! Oh no, that's way over the daily limit.  

Enceladus: 54 grams? What's the daily limit?  

Erinome: The Chinese dietary guidelines say we should eat less than 50 grams of added sugar each day, better even 25 grams. So one bottle of normal sweet drink already makes you超标 (chāobiāo - exceed the standard). So people switch to "zero" drinks to avoid that.  

Enceladus: That makes sense. But here's the big problem I read: these sweeteners might make you more hungry!  

Erinome: Oh right! That's the key part. Our brain is tricky. When it tastes something sweet, it thinks, "Yum, sugar! I need energy now!" Then it sends a signal: "I'm hungry! Eat more!"  

Enceladus: No way! So after drinking a "zero" drink, my brain will go "I want real sugar!" and I'll end up eating a cake or something?  

Erinome: Exactly! Experts say that. The brain gets the sweet signal but no real energy, so it makes you crave real sugar more. So instead of losing weight, you might eat more!  

Enceladus: Oh no! That's the opposite of what we want! So drinking too much of these drinks is bad for losing weight?  

Erinome: Yeah. And there's another thing: "zero sucrose" is not "zero sugar". Some brands say "zero sucrose" but still have other sugars. Tricky, right?  

Enceladus: Oh! I saw that online before! Some people said, "I drank 'zero sucrose' drinks but still got fat!" So that's why? Because "sucrose" is just one kind of sugar.  

Erinome: You got it!商家 (shāngjiā -商家, maybe "brands" is easier) might play word games. So we need to check the ingredient list, not just the ads.  

Enceladus: That's a good tip. So besides making you hungry, are there other bad things about these drinks?  

Erinome: Sadly, yes. Studies show that people who drink a lot of these "zero" drinks often eat less healthy food. Like, they drink a big bottle, then don't feel like eating vegetables or milk.  

Enceladus: Oh right! Because the drink fills them up, but it has no good nutrients. So they miss out on vitamins from fruits or protein from milk.  

Erinome: Exactly! And long-term, this kind of diet (eating less healthy food, more sweet drinks) can make you more likely to get fat, or even diabetes.  

Enceladus: Diabetes? That's serious. So... should we never drink these "zero" drinks?  

Erinome: No, no! It's not that. If you really crave something sweet, a little is okay. But don't drink them every day, or as a replacement for water.  

Enceladus: So the best is still water, milk, or real fruit juice?  

Erinome: Yep! And eat more vegetables, fruits, eggs... you know, real food with good nutrients. Those are better for our bodies.  

Enceladus: That makes sense. So the takeaway is: "zero" drinks are not magic. They have some calories, might make you hungry, and can't replace healthy food.  

Erinome: Exactly! So next time you grab a "zero" drink, remember: moderation is key. Don't overdo it!  

Enceladus: Haha, I'll tell my friends that. No more "drink 3 bottles a day" for them!  

Erinome: That's the spirit! Okay, dear friends, that's it for today. Remember, being healthy is not just about "zero" drinks, but about balanced eating. Let's talk again next time! Bye!  

Enceladus: Bye everyone! Stay healthy!

Erinome:Hello dear friends, today we are going to talk about "How can salary workers invest and manage money?" I'm Erinome.

Enceladus:Hi everyone! I'm Enceladus. Many salary workers want to make their money grow, right? But it's not easy.

Erinome:Exactly! They usually have little savings. If they lose money in investment, life might be hard. So first, what ideas should they have? Do you know?

Enceladus: Um... Risk awareness? Like, "Investment has risks, be careful."

Erinome: Yes! That's the first one. Second, reasonable expectations. Don't think you can get very high returns with little money, like using a small gun to do a tank's job, haha!

Enceladus: Oh right! And third, "期限配对" (qīxiàn pèiduì) – match the investment time with when you need money. Young workers need money for phones or trips often, so can't choose investments that lock money for long.

Erinome: You got it! Now let's talk about specific investment products. First, Yu'E Bao-like products. Do you use them?

Enceladus: Yes! I put spare money there. How big is it?

Erinome: By 2017, their size was 4.5 trillion yuan! Wow, that's huge! What's the money used for?

Enceladus: Oh, it's a money market fund. Most goes to short-term safe things, like bank deposits (over 80%), government bonds, short-term company bonds. Very low risk!

Erinome: What about the "性价比" (xìngjiàbǐ) – liquidity, return rate, minimum money needed, risk?

Enceladus: Liquidity is strong! You can get money back within two hours. Return is 3-5%, lower than bank products by 0.5%. Minimum money? Zero! Start with 0 yuan. Risk is small. Good for people who need money flexible and hate risk.

Erinome: Next, bank financial products. How big are they?

Enceladus: 23.5 trillion yuan by the end of 2017. Their money goes to different places: safe ones like savings, bonds; or riskier ones like stocks, futures.

Erinome: What's their return?

Enceladus: About 5-6%. But to get over 4% return, you usually need to invest for half a year or more, and can't take money out. Liquidity is bad.

Erinome: Oh, and the minimum money?

Enceladus: High! 50,000 to even 100,000 yuan. That's a problem for salary workers with little savings, right?

Erinome: Right! And risk? Bank says "保本" (bǎoběn - capital guaranteed), so usually safe? But some types (平衡型 - pínghéngxíng, 进取型 - jìnqǔxíng) might lose money. Also, after maturity, there's "资金站岗" (zījīn zhàngǎng) – money waits a few days without earning.

Enceladus: Oh no, that makes real return lower than expected.

Erinome: Then there's internet investment platforms. They are mixed – some good, some bad. Where does their money go?

Enceladus: Two main types: loans to small companies/people with bank/insurance guarantees; or products from financial institutions.

Erinome: Return?

Enceladus: 5-8%, between Yu'E Bao and P2P. Minimum money? Zero! But risk differs a lot. Some big platforms had problems before, like Leshi. So choose big platforms!

Erinome: Good advice. Now, funds! By 2017, fund size was 10.07 trillion yuan. Many types: money funds (like Yu'E Bao), bond funds, stock funds...

Enceladus: Bond funds! What do they invest in?

Erinome: Government bonds, bank bonds, company bonds. Return was about 9% in 2017. Minimum 100 yuan. Risk is low if no stocks or 可转债 (kězhuǎnzhài - convertible bonds) inside.

Enceladus: And stock funds? They invest in stocks, right?

Erinome: Yes! Return can be -20% to 20%, even higher. But risk is high. Minimum only 10 yuan, though.

Enceladus: Then private funds. Size was 9 trillion yuan by 2017. What's special about them?

Erinome: They invest in many things – stocks, bonds, oil, real estate... But the minimum is super high! You need at least 3 million yuan in financial assets, or 500,000 yuan annual income for 3 years.

Enceladus: Oh wow, that's only for rich people. Not for salary workers.

Erinome: Right! So what's the best for salary workers? The news mentioned "基金定投" (jījīn dìngtóu - fund fixed investment). Have you heard?

Enceladus: No, what's that?

Erinome: Like, invest a fixed amount every month, say 1000 yuan, in funds. A teacher named Zhou Xiaoshu did this. He started at 27, invested 1000 yuan/month, with 16.2% annual return. By 60, he could get 121.2 million yuan!

Enceladus: Wow! How?

Erinome: Because when fund price is low, you buy more units; when high, fewer. This lowers average cost. For example, month 1: price 1 yuan → 1000 units. Month 2: 2 yuan → 500 units. Month 3: 0.5 yuan → 2000 units. Total 3500 units for 3000 yuan. If price goes back to 1 yuan, you get 3500 yuan!

Enceladus: Oh, I get it! It's like buying more when cheap, so later you earn more. And it's easy – only 10 minutes a month. Minimum 100 yuan, so low threshold.

Erinome: Exactly! It helps salary workers save regularly and build self-control. No need to "低买高卖" (dī mǎi gāo mài - buy low, sell high) every day, which wastes time and may lose money.

Erinome: Hello dear friends, welcome to our podcast! Today we are going to talk about a common summer problem—diarrhea, especially for kids. You know, summer is hot, right?  

Enceladus: Oh yeah! Summer is so hot, and kids love eating raw food and cold drinks to cool down. But wait, does that cause more diarrhea?  

Erinome: Exactly! The news says summer is a high season for diarrhea, mostly because kids eat too much raw or cold food. And I heard some rumors online about how to deal with it. Like, "eat more probiotics and vitamin C to prevent diarrhea"—is that true?  

Enceladus: Really? I thought vitamin C is good for immunity, haha. And probiotics are supposed to help the gut, right? So maybe they can prevent diarrhea?  

Erinome: Um, I used to think that too! But a doctor from Zhejiang University Second Hospital, Dr. Xu Zhipeng, said those are not effective.  

Enceladus: Oh no! So probiotics and vitamin C can’t prevent diarrhea? Why?  

Erinome: The doctor explained that probiotics mainly help when the gut bacteria are imbalanced, and vitamin C helps immunity, but neither directly prevents or treats diarrhea.  

Enceladus: Wow, that’s good to know. So what’s the key to preventing diarrhea then?  

Erinome: Dr. Xu said the most important thing is good hygiene habits. Like, wash hands often, and don’t eat unclean food. You know, kids sometimes forget to wash hands before eating—so parents need to remind them!  

Enceladus: Right! Washing hands is so simple but super important. What about when a child has diarrhea and gets dehydrated? I heard some people say just drink plain water. Is that okay?  

Erinome: Oh, that’s another rumor! The doctor said drinking only plain water isn’t enough. Because when you have diarrhea, you lose not just water, but also a lot of electrolytes, like sodium and potassium.  

Enceladus: Electrolytes? What are those?  

Erinome: They are minerals in our body that help balance things. Like, sodium and potassium keep our body working well. If you lose too many, plain water can’t replace them.  

Enceladus: Oh no! So what happens if you only drink plain water?  

Erinome: Dr. Xu said it might cause electrolyte imbalance, make dehydration worse, and even lead to low sodium levels. That sounds scary!  

Enceladus: That is scary! So what should we do instead?  

Erinome: The right way is to use oral rehydration salts. They have water, electrolytes, and glucose, so they can balance the body’s water and electrolytes.  

Enceladus: Oral rehydration salts? Like the powder you mix with water?  

Erinome: Yes! For mild to moderate dehydration, just follow the instructions on the package, and it can fix the dehydration. But if dehydration is severe, you need to go to the hospital. They might use intravenous fluids.  

Enceladus: Got it. So first, prevent diarrhea with good hygiene. If diarrhea happens and there’s dehydration, use oral rehydration salts, not just plain water. And if it’s bad, see a doctor.  

Erinome: Exactly! That’s the key points from the doctor. I think many parents might not know these rumors are wrong, you know? Like, we all think vitamin C is a "magic pill", haha.  

Enceladus: Haha, right! I used to tell my little cousin to eat more vitamin C when she had a cold. Now I know it doesn’t prevent diarrhea.  

Erinome: So next time someone says "take probiotics to stop diarrhea", we can say, "No, better wash your hands first!"  

Enceladus: Yep! And if a kid is dehydrated, don’t just give plain water—get oral rehydration salts. That’s important.  

Erinome: Summer is fun, but we need to keep kids healthy. So remember: good hygiene, avoid unclean food, and correct rehydration when needed.  

Enceladus: That makes sense. Thanks for sharing this info, Erinome! I learned a lot today.  

Erinome: Me too! It’s good to know the right ways to handle summer diarrhea. Okay, that's it for today. Let's talk again next time. Bye, dear friends!  

Enceladus: Bye! Stay healthy this summer!Erinome: Hello dear friends, welcome to our podcast! Today we are going to talk about a common summer problem—diarrhea, especially for kids. You know, summer is so hot, right?  

Enceladus: Oh yeah! Summer is super hot, and kids love eating raw food and cold drinks to cool down. But wait, does that make diarrhea happen more?  

Erinome: Exactly! The news says summer is a high season for diarrhea, mostly because kids eat too much raw or cold food. And I heard some rumors online about how to deal with it. Like, "eat more probiotics and vitamin C to prevent diarrhea"—is that true?  

Enceladus: Really? I thought vitamin C is good for everything, haha. And probiotics are supposed to help the gut, right? So maybe they can stop diarrhea?  

Erinome: Um, I used to think that too! But a doctor from Zhejiang University Second Hospital, Dr. Xu Zhipeng, said those are not effective.  

Enceladus: Oh no! So probiotics and vitamin C can’t prevent diarrhea? Why?  

Erinome:Hello dear friends, today we are going to talk about a topic that many workers care about a lot: work-related injuries. You know, accidents can happen anytime, but when they happen on the way to work or before starting time, is it considered a work injury? Have you heard about this recent news, Enceladus?

Enceladus:Um, work-related injuries? I think I saw something online. Like, a man had an accident while going to work early, but his company said it wasn’t a work injury. Is that the one?

Erinome:Yes! That’s exactly the case. Let me tell you the details. There’s a man named Wang from Nantong, Jiangsu. He works as a cleaner in a company, and his official work time is from 6 am to 11 am. But he’s very hardworking, right? He usually arrives at 5 am every day to start cleaning, and his colleagues can prove that.

Enceladus:Wow, that’s really dedicated! So what happened then?

Erinome:Oh no, something bad happened. On June 14th this year, he left home at 4:40 am to go to work by electric bike. On the way, a motorcycle hit him, and he fell down. His left leg was hurt badly—doctors said it was a fracture. The traffic police said he wasn’t responsible for the accident.

Enceladus:That’s terrible. Did he apply for work injury认定 (gōngshāng rèndìng, work injury recognition) then?

Erinome:Yes! After he got better, he went to the local human resources department to apply. The department accepted his case right away, checked the company and police records the next day, and on July 27th, they decided his injury was a work injury.

Enceladus:That sounds good. But wait, the news said the company was against it, right?

Erinome:You’re right! On July 30th, the company got the decision and called the department. They said Wang broke the company rules by arriving early, so it shouldn’t be a work injury. They asked to cancel the decision.

Enceladus:Oh no, that’s not fair! He was going to work early to do his job better. Why would the company say that?

Erinome:The department’s officer explained it. He said according to the Work-Related Injury Insurance Rules, when workers arrive early to work, it’s for the company’s benefit, and it’s related to their job. So if they have a traffic accident on the way, and they’re not mainly responsible, it should be a work injury.

Enceladus:Ah, I see! So arriving early is okay, but what about leaving early? Like, if someone leaves work before time and has an accident?

Erinome:Good question! The officer said leaving early is different. Usually, that’s not considered a work injury. Because arriving early is for work, but leaving early might be for personal reasons.

Enceladus:That makes sense. Have there been other similar cases?

Erinome:Yes! Another case in Xi’an, Shaanxi. A 50-year-old security guard arrived at work one hour early. He was waiting to take over from the night shift in the security booth, then suddenly fell down. He was sent to the hospital but died later. The cause was a heart attack.

Enceladus:Oh no, that’s so sad… Did the company accept it as a work injury?

Erinome:No, the company said his work time started at 8 am, and he arrived early, so it wasn’t during work time. They only offered some humanitarian help. But lawyers said arriving early to prepare for work (like waiting to take over) is part of work time. If he died at work or within 48 hours after being rescued, it should be seen as a work injury.

Enceladus:Wow, so work injury rules are more about whether the accident is related to work, not just the strict time?

Erinome:Exactly! You know, many workers wonder: if I have an accident on the way to work, is it a work injury? If I get sick suddenly at work, who is responsible? If I get hurt during a business trip, what then?

Enceladus:I’ve thought about that too! Like, if I slip and fall at the office during work time, is that a work injury?

Erinome:Yes! That’s one of the main cases. The rules say, if you get hurt at work during work time because of work, it’s a work injury. Also, if you’re doing preparation work before your shift (like setting up tools) or finishing work after your shift (like cleaning up), and get hurt, that’s also a work injury.

Enceladus:What about commuting? Like, if I take the bus to work and there’s an accident, and I’m not at fault?

Erinome:Yes! If it’s on the way to or from work, and you’re not mainly responsible for the accident (like car, subway, boat, or train accidents), that’s a work injury too.

Enceladus:What about getting sick at work? My friend once fainted at the office because of heat. Is that a work injury?

Erinome:It depends. If you suddenly get sick at work and die, or die within 48 hours after being rescued, it’s seen as a work injury. Also, if it’s an occupational disease (like lung problems from working in a dusty place), that’s a work injury too.

Enceladus:Are there cases that can’t be work injuries?