The Truth Behind Trending Mooncakes [HSK 6]

Chinese Short Dialogue

黄刚 and 陈花 discuss the phenomenon of false advertising by internet influencers, using the example of the '疯狂小杨哥' livestream selling '香港美诚月饼', to explore issues of consumer rights protection.

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《English Translation》

黄刚: 小花, did you see the news? The '疯狂小杨哥' livestream was selling 香港美诚月饼, but it turns out they were made in 广州, and there's no store in Hong Kong at all!
陈花: Really? I saw that mooncake in their livestream just a few days ago, it was selling like crazy. They said it's an old Hong Kong brand, number one in sales!
黄刚: Exactly! A lot of people bought it because it was supposedly 'Made in Hong Kong', but then they realized they were duped. Now everyone's asking for refunds. It's a classic case of '挂羊头卖狗肉' (bait-and-switch)!
陈花: Sigh, influencer marketing is becoming more and more unreliable. They'll say anything for money. I even saw a news report recently that some influencers were selling knockoff products with terrible quality!
黄刚: Yeah, as consumers, we really need to keep our eyes open and not be swayed by all the flashy ads. We should practice rational consumption and buy through legitimate channels instead of getting fooled by cheap deals.
陈花: You're right. From now on, I'll definitely check reviews before I buy anything and learn more about the product's real situation. I can't blindly trust influencer recommendations anymore. By the way, what about the people who bought those fake mooncakes?
黄刚: I saw in the news that lawyers suggest they can ask for a 'refund plus triple compensation', since the seller engaged in false advertising and violated consumer rights.
陈花: That's good to hear. I hope the relevant authorities will crack down on this kind of false advertising and protect consumers' legal rights, so unscrupulous businesses can't take advantage!