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In this fast-paced city, my name is Dazhi, and I am a programmer at an Internet company. Working overtime is a common practice in our circle, and social interactions are almost nil. Therefore, whenever a colleague mentions the topic of matchmaking, I always find myself eavesdropping. However, I never imagined I'd become involved in it myself. It all began during one lunch break when my coworker Xiaoli came up to me, cloak and dagger, saying, 'Dazhi, I have a great opportunity for you that you'll definitely be interested in.' Xiaoli is known for his smart ideas and usually comes up with something out of the ordinary. This time, he told me about his cousin who had good prospects and had just returned to the country, intending to find someone reliable. Xiaoli said, 'But here’s the thing, my cousin is quite picky. She wants to meet me first and then decide whether or not to meet anyone else. Could you accompany me?' At first, I was hesitant. I wasn’t interested in matchmaking, let alone being mere company. But Xiaoli assured me repeatedly that I was only there to make up the numbers, didn't need to say a word, and I could also enjoy a free meal. In the end, I was convinced.