"Although there must be love in Hollywood movies, as an actress, it is ridiculous to believe in love!"
Various media outlets spoke out, and Hathaway was under tremendous pressure.
Kai immediately contacted Hathaway by phone. After learning that her mood was relatively stable, he felt relieved.
The next day, Kai expressed his views on the North American media's criticism of Hathaway in Record:
"I think Americans have lost their way. Although I was born in China and grew up in Europe, I dare to say this."
"Whether it's Hollywood, the NBA, Wall Street, or even that White House… too many people are lost in wealth and power, ignoring their true feelings."
"And Hathaway's brave expression, in my opinion, is an awakening for those who are lost."
"Can't women express their feelings boldly? Can't women take the initiative to pursue someone? Don't girls have the right to control their own happiness?"
"This is no longer a primitive era that relies on brute force. Productivity today depends on intelligence, not strength—and intelligence belongs equally to both men and women."
"So why are Americans still so prejudiced about this?"
"Why do the media attack Hathaway? Because they are afraid. Go check how many bosses and senior executives in these media companies are women. Look at those shocking numbers."
"Sisters! You should stand up! They're not just criticizing Hathaway—they're criticizing women across North America!"
"It doesn't matter if one Hathaway falls. Hathaway and I firmly believe that thousands of Hathaways will rise!"
Jiang Yunzhu was deeply shocked after reading this draft.
At first glance, it looked like ordinary words—but after reading carefully for a long time, she finally saw what was hidden beneath the lines.
Two words filled the entire text:
"Feminism."
This punch carried the force of decades of online battlefield experience. Could Americans handle it?
Turns out… they absolutely couldn't.
Kai's interview spread rapidly across North America—not because of any special channels, but because there was already a massive group of people waiting for someone to say exactly this.
The more developed a region becomes, the stronger the call for equality grows. When productivity relies less on physical strength and more on intelligence, gender differences naturally fade.
Kai, who had been through enough "internet wars" in his previous life, knew exactly what he was doing.
This move wasn't meant to kill people—
It was meant to kill hearts.
"Have you watched Kai's interview? I think he's right."
"It feels like he understands my life… like he's speaking directly for me."
"Yeah, why is it that when a man boldly pursues a woman, he's praised—but when a woman does it, she's judged?"
"Why does the person in charge always have to be a man?"
"At first, when everyone was attacking Hathaway, I thought I was the only one who admired her."
"Same here!"
"How is Hathaway so cool? I thought she was shy like her movie character."
"Then you didn't watch carefully. Her character becomes brave and decisive later—that's what makes her so attractive!"
"Exactly! It feels like the character Mia is basically Hathaway herself!"
"Hathaway is amazing! This is what modern North American women should be like!"
"I love her—she dares to love and hate!"
Public opinion in North America completely reversed.
The ones criticizing Hathaway were mostly traditional media. Their logic was simple:
"If you're going to fall anyway, we might as well step on you and look smart doing it."
They weren't targeting Hathaway personally—they just assumed she would fail, based on past patterns.
But they ignored one thing:
Society evolves.
In reality, a similar cultural wave would later explode with films like Mean Girls. Its star would rise rapidly, becoming a symbol of a new era.
That wasn't just a successful movie—it reflected deeply rooted social changes and triggered a wave of self-awareness among young women.
That's why it became so influential.
But such a movement didn't have to wait.
The conditions were already there.
It just needed a spark.
And now—
the spark had arrived early.
Hathaway became the face of this movement.
Anyone with a brain could see it clearly:
Her commercial value hadn't dropped—
It had skyrocketed.
Director Marshall, a seasoned veteran with strong industry connections, contacted Hathaway immediately and advised her to embrace this image—a woman who dares to love, hate, and pursue happiness.
Because according to his sources:
Hathaway, who was originally just a filler nominee for Best Actress…
Now actually had a real chance of winning.
This incident had massive implications.
The Oscars were just the beginning.
Similar movements would emerge across industries.
This wasn't a coincidence—
It was a coordinated shift.
A wave pushing for greater representation and influence of women in society.
And Hathaway?
She fired the first shot.
Hathaway herself was completely stunned.
Everyone knows the Oscars aren't just about acting.
You need campaigning, money, connections… sometimes even dirty tricks.
She had none of that.
She never believed she had a chance.
But now—
There was a force more powerful than any backer supporting her.
And it was completely free.
Hathaway chose to share everything with Kai.
When she felt lost, he was the only person she could trust.
It wasn't just because of what he said—
But because of what he made her feel.
Security.
Even after becoming famous, she found something in Kai that even her parents could no longer provide.
Because the problems she was facing now…
Were far beyond what an ordinary family could handle.
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