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Live-Streamed Love Confession Sparks Outrage and Catharsis

2/11/2026

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A young girl on a live-stream shared her unrequited love for an older, poorer man.
Influencer Taozai harshly responded, saying her feelings stem from a "love brain" and accusing her of classism toward the less educated and poor.
Some view Taozai's reaction as humiliation, while many young people in China find it cathartic.
The trend of 'scolding' is growing, with many influencers and paid courses catering to emotional release.

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Story summary

A young girl on a live-stream shared her unrequited love for an older, poorer man.
Influencer Taozai harshly responded, saying her feelings stem from a "love brain" and accusing her of classism toward the less educated and poor.
Some view Taozai's reaction as humiliation, while many young people in China find it cathartic.
The trend of 'scolding' is growing, with many influencers and paid courses catering to emotional release.