Having someone at home to cook for her, waiting for her return to eat, truly gave her a sense of happiness.
It reminded her of her student days, how Grandma used to do the same. As soon as she got home from school, there would be a table full of food, even if it wasn't mealtime, there were fruits and snacks ready for her. While she ate, Grandma would watch her with pity, saying she was spending too much energy on school and needed to eat more to regain her strength.
Even though the dishes Shen Yixiang made weren't exactly delicious, they were still much better than those at school. The school only served meat once a week on Wednesdays, and the rest of the time was vegetarian. She usually brought some meat from outside restaurants to supplement her meals, otherwise, she felt she couldn't stand it. This picky eating habit of hers, despite her efforts to change it, had not been completely corrected yet.
