Lefan CEO Ends Feud with Former Employee, Lou Bin Responds: No Further Action

CNBC AI News, August 18th – A recent razor review by popular tech teardown YouTuber Lou Bin has sparked a minor corporate drama in the personal care appliance sector. Lou’s analysis pitted the much-hyped Laifen P3 Pro against Flyco’s new F8, along with established players from Panasonic, Braun, and Philips.

Lou concluded that while Laifen’s motor performance and blade/foil materials were adequate, the pricing—CNY 699 for the three-blade model and CNY 499 for the single-blade version—didn’t quite match the overall user experience. He pointed out that the cost-benefit ratio was not competitive enough.

Intriguingly, Lou mentioned that he initially intended to criticize Laifen for using nickel-cadmium foils, known to cause allergic reactions in some users. However, he noted that even premium Braun models priced over CNY 1,000 also employ the same material, leading him to drop that particular line of criticism.

The review ultimately favored the Flyco F8, lauding its competitive price point of CNY 399 as a major selling point.

However, the story took an unexpected turn when Laifen’s founder and CEO, Ye Hongxin, publicly responded, hinting at behind-the-scenes dealings: “So, there’s a juicy story here. Laifen razors can’t beat Flyco? We will address this video point by point. Let’s delve into how these so-called independent and objective third-party review organizations charge their fees. Getting paid isn’t the issue, but lacking conscience is.” He further added, “Important reminder: this team is actually comprised of key members previously involved in a standoff with Luo Yonghao during a live broadcast. It seems the ‘pampered’ lifestyle continues.”

In the comments section, Ye clarified: “The ‘juicy story’ isn’t about Lou Bin himself, but rather his brother, Pan Jian, who is a former Laifen employee.”

He acknowledged Lou Bin’s teardown skills, admitting to being a regular viewer, but claimed the Laifen product tested had “unbearably poor internal construction” that couldn’t be glossed over.

Ye subsequently launched a series of posts detailing alleged issues surrounding ex-employee Pan Jian, who responded by demanding concrete evidence to support claims of profiting from betraying Laifen, threatening legal action otherwise.

After a brief back-and-forth exchange, Ye Hongxin declared an end to the escalating situation, stating, “Turn the page. Our ambition lies elsewhere, in the stars.”

Pan Jian echoed the sentiment, forwarding the post and stating: “Competition is inevitable, a normal part of business. Returning to the product is the fundamental issue. Nothing else matters. Best of luck!”

Lou Bin also addressed the situation: “Let’s end the drama here. As for the defamation of me and my brother, we will not pursue it further as long as it does not repeat.”