First of all, age is not a problem. It is more common for women to get married around the age of 30 now. Don't rush to give him an answer, but it's time for you to take more actions for your own happiness.
Secondly, there should be four aspects to take action.
First, you can accept Valentine's Day as long as its gift is not too expensive. As for whether or not to agree to be his girlfriend, you can tell him that only feelings that can stand the test are feelings worth cherishing. You don't refuse to be his girlfriend, but you're not sure whether to agree to be his girlfriend. Keep a good relationship with him.
Second, I think you should have more contact with him. Marriage is no joke. Only when you know a person completely can you decide to agree or refuse. You should put aside the tangled prejudice and seriously understand his character and character. I think you can kindly remind him to correct the problem with a sharp voice; As for gossip, maybe it's because he thinks girls like to listen to gossip. On the question of interest, I want to say that interest is cultivated. He is not interested, but you can cultivate the same interest. Judging from his description, you don't know much about him, and you have relatively few concerns. To understand a person, the most important thing is his character, ambition and ability. You can get to know him through his friends and family, learn more about his stories, and judge his character from them. You can also bring him to the elders and ask their opinions, because love is two different things.
Third, I don't know how many times you have been in love, but now you should have a preliminary standard for the right person. Since you are the first beauty in the company, you will be favored by many people, and there will be many excellent men in the library and gym. You should be more enthusiastic and cheerful, and deal with others more. Maybe you can expand your choice and even find the right person.
Fourth, you didn't promise to be his girlfriend, just to give yourself more opportunities. You can make more friends of the opposite sex, then choose one person you want to know more about from these people, then gradually narrow down the scope and finally choose the right partner.
In the last sentence, keeping friends with him can help you get to know him better, and at the same time expand your contacts and continue to look for him. As long as you don't have sex and don't accept expensive gifts, you have more room to advance and retreat.