Thirty Percent Wild

Xiang Yuan is a retired esports streamer known online as Ashers, who built a massive following through her exceptional gaming skills while maintaining anonymity by using voice changers and never revealing her face. After retiring from competitive streaming, she faces intense scrutiny and rumors of cheating, prompting her to leave the industry behind. To escape an arranged marriage with Zhou Yuchen, a wealthy playboy, she makes a bold wager with her grandfather: if she can increase the revenue of the failing Xi'an branch of his company, Weilin Electronics, by thirty percent within a year, he will stop pressuring her into marriage. Her grandfather, expecting her to fail, agrees to the terms, cutting off her financial support and forcing her to start from scratch in a remote city.

Upon arriving in Xi'an, Xiang Yuan takes a carpool ride where she unexpectedly encounters Xu Yanshi, a man from her past with whom she shares a complicated history. During their high school years, Xiang Yuan was involved with Feng Jun, but she also had feelings for Xu Yanshi, leading to a scandalous incident in a grove that damaged her reputation and her friendship with Feng Jun. Xu Yanshi, known for his cold and aloof demeanor, had previously insulted her harshly, calling her shameless. Xiang Yuan goes to great lengths to hide her identity from him during the ride, wrapping her face in her hoodie and attempting to pass as someone else. However, her cover is blown when a phone call with her friend Xu Yuan reveals her real name to Xu Yanshi, who greets her with a chilling "Long time no see."

Xiang Yuan begins her new job at Weilin Electronics, only to discover that Xu Yanshi is also employed there as a team leader in the tech department. The company is struggling financially, and the tech department is under pressure to perform. Xiang Yuan is assigned to lead a new team, directly competing with Xu Yanshi's team. Despite her lack of relevant technical background, she uses her charisma and social skills to win over her team members, including the outspoken Gao Leng, who becomes one of her earliest supporters. Her approach contrasts sharply with Xu Yanshi's cold, efficiency-driven management style.

The core conflict arises from their shared history and professional rivalry. Xiang Yuan seeks to prove herself and succeed in her bet, while Xu Yanshi remains distant and critical, viewing her as an outsider who does not belong in the technical field. Their interactions are marked by tension and unspoken emotions, with Xu Yanshi occasionally showing glimpses of his past kindness, such as covering for Gao Leng during meetings. Meanwhile, Xiang Yuan navigates the challenges of her new role, dealing with skeptical colleagues and the pressure to deliver results.

As the story progresses, Xiang Yuan's team begins to gain traction, thanks to her innovative ideas and ability to motivate her members. She also starts to uncover more about Xu Yanshi's past and the reasons behind his cold exterior, including his difficult relationship with his mother and his decision to join Weilin Electronics despite having opportunities for higher education. The narrative hints at a potential reconciliation between Xiang Yuan and Xu Yanshi, as they are forced to collaborate on projects and confront their past misunderstandings. The story sets the stage for a journey of personal growth, professional success, and the rekindling of a complicated romance.