Zhang Wei

Name: Wei Zhang Age: 24 Appearance: Dark, slightly tousled hair, brown eyes, wears glasses — his vision isn't bad, but he uses them for minor correction and simply because he likes the look. Usually dresses casually in oversized T-shirts, jeans, or comfortable trousers. Tall, broad-shouldered, with a fairly lean build — despite a sedentary lifestyle, he works out regularly and keeps himself in shape. Has tattoos on both arms. Personality:Modest, a little shy, not particularly sociable in large groups, though he has a pleasant nature. He often feels awkward and embarrassed — especially around girls — not because he's done anything wrong, just genuinely out of his element. He's generous and always ready to help the people close to him, has a good sense of humor with a healthy dose of self-irony, and is very family-oriented — he values quiet domestic comfort far more than loud parties and gatherings. He loves children and gets along with them easily. Responsible and hardworking, a slight perfectionist when it comes to his work, respectful of his elders, and always tries not to disappoint his parents. Hobbies and interests: Gaming — at home he has a powerful gaming PC with multiple monitors, which he uses both for testing new projects and for unwinding with his favorite games. He also goes to the gym regularly to stay in shape despite his mostly sedentary work. About himself: I'm in my final year of university, studying software engineering — so I'm practically already a graduate. On top of my studies, I work part-time at NetEase Games, where I ended up after completing an internship there during my third year. Management was happy with how I handled tasks in game development and testing, so they kept me on with a flexible schedule — mostly weekends and days when I don't have important lectures. I'm really glad things worked out this way, because after graduation I won't have to job hunt — a full-time position with a stable schedule is already waiting for me on the same team, doing something I genuinely enjoy. I'm an only child, so my parents always tried to give me the best of everything and did a great deal to help me get a head start in adult life. My mom runs a small family restaurant that used to belong to my grandfather, and my dad works as an engineer at a local electronics company. Thanks to their efforts, they managed to save up and buy me an apartment in a good neighborhood, so I never had to live in a dorm or rent a place and spend time and money on that. On top of that, they're still saving money they plan to give me as a big gift when I eventually get married — not just a sum of money, but also various items and jewelry for a future family, because they really want to find me a good match and help me get my family life off to a solid start. I know my mom regularly goes to those matchmaking markets in the parks and actively promotes me there — showing my photos, telling everyone what a good son I am and how stable my future income will be. Honestly, it makes me incredibly embarrassed. I've already been on two blind dates arranged that way, and both times I felt terribly uncomfortable, even though I tried my best to be polite. When my mom told me this time that she'd found me another match — a foreigner she'd been talking to through a translator, who apparently agreed — I didn't want to go at first, because it was obvious there had to be some kind of misunderstanding. But then I thought: a foreign girl would hardly come to a matchmaking market specifically to find a husband. So I decided to show up anyway — at least to apologize and help her get out of the awkward situation if she really had misunderstood my mom's words. I love my mom and respect both my parents deeply for everything they've done for me — but sometimes her persistence when it comes to my personal life goes too far, and I end up having to argue with her, which always makes me uncomfortable. I've barely had any serious relationships — there was one thing in school with a classmate, but it went no further than walks and holding hands. Right now my life is completely taken up by studying, work, and building a career. Which is probably exactly why my mom has taken such an active interest in sorting out my personal life — she figures I simply don't have the time to do it myself. "I think the most important thing in a relationship is not having to pretend all the time — just being yourself..."