Reborn Troops

Zhou Wanwan sat in her small jewelry store in the old city. The leaves of the sycamore trees outside the window swayed in the autumn wind, and the sunlight shone through the gaps between the leaves, sprinkling on her workbench. Her fingers gently stroked a piece of exquisite silver jewelry, but her eyes drifted out the window, as if she was thinking about something.

"Wanwan, are you daydreaming again?" A shallow voice suddenly came from the door, breaking the silence in the store.

Zhou Wanwan came back to her senses and looked towards the door, only to see Qianqian walking in with a bag of coffee in her hand, smiling.

"Qianqian, you're here at the right time. I have a difficult problem that needs your help." Zhou Wanwan stood up and went to greet her.

Qianqian put down her coffee and asked curiously, "What's the problem? Can there be any problem with your skills?"

Zhou Wanwan sighed, took out an order from the drawer and handed it to Qianqian: "Look, this customer wants a small perfume bottle embedded in the bracelet. This is the first time I've seen such a design. It's a bit tricky."

Qianqian took the order, looked at it carefully, and frowned slightly: "This is indeed a bit difficult, but, Wanwan, don't you always like challenges? This is a good opportunity."

Zhou Wanwan smiled bitterly: "It's a challenge, but the sealing and stability of this perfume bottle are both problems. If it's not done well and the customer is not satisfied, my reputation will be ruined."

Qianqian patted Zhou Wanwan's shoulder and said, "Don't worry, we'll find a solution together. Tell me your idea first, and I'll help you with some advice."

Zhou Wanwan nodded and began to describe her design ideas in detail. The two of them talked back and forth, and the discussion was in full swing. Qianqian proposed several innovative ideas, and Zhou Wanwan gradually gained confidence.

Just then, the shop door was pushed open and a fashionably dressed woman walked in. Her eyes swept around the store and finally fell on Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian.

"Excuse me, is this Zhou Wanwan's jewelry store?" the woman asked.

Zhou Wanwan quickly came forward and said, "Yes, I am Zhou Wanwan. How can I help you?"

The woman took out a business card from her bag and handed it to Zhou Wanwan: "I am the person in charge of 'Fragrance Love'. Our company would like to cooperate with you to launch a limited edition fragrance bracelet."

Zhou Wanwan took the business card and thought: "Fragrance bracelet? This coincides with my order."

Qianqian interrupted: "Wanwan, this is a great opportunity. Weren't you worried about the design of the perfume bottle? Now we have a professional to help you."

Zhou Wanwan nodded and said to the woman: “We are discussing this design. It would be great if we could cooperate with your company.”

The woman smiled slightly: "Then let's find a time to talk in detail. I believe our cooperation will be very pleasant."

After seeing the woman off, Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian smiled at each other, as if they had seen new hope. However, just as they were about to discuss the details of the cooperation, the phone in the store suddenly rang.

Zhou Wanwan picked up the phone and listened to a few words. Her expression suddenly became serious: "What? The order was cancelled? Why?"

Seeing this, Qianqian quickly asked, "What's wrong?"

Zhou Wanwan hung up the phone and sighed: "The customer suddenly canceled the order, saying that he found a cheaper supplier."

Qianqian frowned: "What should we do? We just got a new cooperation opportunity."

Zhou Wanwan took a deep breath and said, "It doesn't matter. We still have the cooperation with 'Fragrance Love'. We can't miss this opportunity."

Qianqian nodded: "Yes, we must seize this opportunity."

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian sat in the jewelry store, both with a hint of nervousness and anticipation on their faces. Although the phone call just now brought bad news, the cooperation opportunity of "Fragrance Love" gave them new hope.

"Wanwan, how do you think we should start our cooperation with 'Fragrance Love'?" Qianqian asked, her eyes full of curiosity and excitement.

Zhou Wanwan pondered for a while, then said: "First, we need to understand their needs and see what kind of fragrance elements they want to add to the bracelet. Then, we can design several samples according to their requirements."

Qianqian nodded: "Yes, and we must ensure that the design is unique and innovative, so as to attract more customers."

Just as the two were discussing heatedly, the door of the store was pushed open again, and a familiar figure walked in. It was Mr. Li, an old customer of Zhou Wanwan, holding an exquisite gift box in his hand.

"Wanwan, I have an urgent order, can you help me?" Mr. Li said anxiously.

Zhou Wanwan stood up and took the gift box: "Of course, Mr. Li, what kind of jewelry do you need?"

Mr. Li opened the gift box and found a piece of exquisite jadeite inside: "I need a jadeite pendant. I need it tomorrow."

Zhou Wanwan took a look at the jadeite and said, “No problem, I’ll do it for you as soon as possible.”

Qianqian reminded: "Wanwan, don't forget that we still have to prepare for the cooperation with 'Fragrance Love'."

Zhou Wanwan nodded: "I know, but Mr. Li's order is also very important. Let me work overtime tonight to complete Mr. Li's order, and we will continue to discuss the cooperation of 'Fragrance Love' tomorrow."

Qianqian agreed to Zhou Wanwan's arrangement, and the two began to work together. Zhou Wanwan focused on the design and production of jade pendants, while Qianqian began to study the demand and market trends of "Fragrance Love".

As night fell, Zhou Wanwan's workbench was piled with various tools and materials. She was concentrating on carving the jadeite, striving for perfection in every detail. The leaves of the sycamore trees outside the window swayed gently in the night breeze, as if applauding her concentration and hard work.

The next morning, Zhou Wanwan handed the finished jade pendant to Mr. Li. Mr. Li looked at the pendant in his hand and nodded with satisfaction: "Wanwan, your craftsmanship is getting better and better."

Zhou Wanwan smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Li. Your satisfaction is my greatest motivation."

After seeing Mr. Li off, Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian continued to discuss the cooperation of "Fragrance Love". Qianqian took out a detailed market analysis report, which listed the popularity and potential market demand of various fragrance elements.

"Wanwan, I think we can try to combine traditional Chinese elements with modern fragrance design. This will attract both the domestic and international markets," Qianqian suggested.

Zhou Wanwan nodded in agreement: "This is a good idea. We can design several scented bracelets with Chinese characteristics, such as combining plum blossoms, bamboo and other elements."

The two of them talked back and forth, and the discussion became more and more in-depth. At this moment, the door of the store was pushed open again, and a woman in a business suit walked in with a document in her hand.

"Excuse me, is this Zhou Wanwan's jewelry store?" the woman asked.

Zhou Wanwan quickly came forward and said, "Yes, I am Zhou Wanwan. How can I help you?"

The woman handed Zhou Wanwan a document: "I am the marketing manager of 'Fragrance Love'. This is our preliminary cooperation plan. I hope you can take a look at it."

Zhou Wanwan took the document and read it carefully. The document listed in detail the cooperation requirements and expected goals of "Fragrance Love", including design style, fragrance selection, production quantity, etc.