In this era, canned food made superior presents. In many households, these were just for display and no one could bear to eat them. If Eldest Brother brought these cans to please the girl, her entire family would be delighted.
Since her family used to be scholars but had fallen on hard times, they would have the insight to understand that although Eldest Brother's family was not doing well, they had plenty of connections.
These things were not so easily obtained.
Gu Qingyao had experienced the luxuries of her past life. Later on, the Gu family had risen to power and became fairly wealthy. As a pampered young girl who was doted on, she was always very generous and was never stingy with anyone.
Especially these things. To Gu Qingyao, these were nothing. Although these things were now very valuable, she did not mind.
The family naturally placed great importance on a girl that Eldest Brother liked.
