Reborn Troops

Zhou Wanwan stood by the lotus pond, the sunlight was like a golden whip, lashing her fair skin again and again.

In front of her jewelry stall, several strings of pearl earrings and silver bracelets swayed gently in the breeze, as if waving to passers-by.

But the pedestrians were in a hurry and seemed to have no interest in these small jewellery.

"Wanwan, why are you doing this?" Qianqian's voice came from the phone, her tone carrying a hint of helplessness and worry.

"Qianqian, you know, I have to improve business." Wanwan answered while shielding the glaring sunlight with her hands. There were obvious sunburn marks on her face.

"But you can't ignore your own body like this." Qianqian's voice became louder, and she was obviously a little angry.

"I know, I know." Wanwan sighed, her eyes wandering back and forth on the lotus pond, as if looking for something.

Just then, a girl in a white dress stopped in front of Wanwan's stall. Her eyes stayed on the jewelry for a while, then she raised her head and smiled at Wanwan.

"Did you make all these jewelry yourself?" The girl's voice was clear and pleasant.

Zhou Wanwan withdrew her gaze from the lotus pond and turned to the girl who suddenly stopped. Her heartbeat could not help but speed up a little, because this might be the first customer who was really interested in her handicrafts today.

"Yes, I designed and made these myself." Zhou Wanwan replied with a smile, trying her best to make her voice sound confident and friendly.

The girl picked up a string of pearl earrings and looked at them carefully. The sunlight shone through the earrings, reflecting a charming light. "They are so beautiful. I have never seen such exquisite craftsmanship." The girl exclaimed.

Zhou Wanwan's heartbeat quickened. She knew this was an opportunity, an opportunity to turn her business around. She took a deep breath and tried to keep herself calm.

"Thank you for the compliment," Wanwan said with a smile, "These earrings are made of real freshwater pearls, and each one is carefully selected by me."

The girl nodded, her eyes sweeping across the stall, as if looking for more treasures. "Did you make these silver bracelets too?" she asked, pointing to a bracelet inlaid with a blue gem.

"Yes," Wanwan replied, "the blue gemstone on this bracelet is a natural sapphire, which is very rare."

The girl's eyes lit up, and she seemed attracted by the beauty and uniqueness of the jewelry. "I really like these," she said, "I want to buy the pearl earrings and the bracelet."

Wanwan's heart was filled with joy. She quickly packed the jewelry for the girl and handed it to her. "Thank you for your support," Wanwan said, "I hope you like them."

The girl paid and left with a smile. Wanwan looked at her back, her heart full of hope. She knew that as long as someone appreciated her handicrafts, her business would probably pick up.

A black car stopped in front of her stall. The door opened and a man in a suit walked out. His eyes stayed on Wanwan's stall for a while, then turned to Wanwan.

"Did you make all these jewelry yourself?" The man's voice was steady and powerful.

Wanwan nodded, her heart full of doubts and expectations. "Yes, I designed and made these myself."

The man picked up a string of pearl earrings and examined them carefully. "They are so beautiful," he said. "I have never seen such exquisite workmanship."

Wanwan felt a surge of hope. She knew this was an opportunity, an opportunity to improve her business. "Thank you for your compliment," Wanwan said with a smile, "These earrings are made of real freshwater pearls, and each one is carefully selected by me."

A hint of admiration flashed in Zhao Quan's eyes. He gently put the earrings back on the stall and turned to Wanwan.

The man's tone was full of unquestionable seriousness: "I have a special request. I am looking for a designer who can incorporate natural beauty into jewelry design. I heard that you have extraordinary craftsmanship. Can you design a bracelet for me that is simple yet elegant and can reflect the charm of the moonlight over the lotus pond?"

Wanwan's eyes lit up. She had never received such a specific and challenging commission. She took a deep breath and tried to stay calm: "Mr. Zhao, your proposal is very attractive. The moonlight over the lotus pond is a kind of tranquil and mysterious beauty. I am willing to accept this challenge, but it will take some time to conceive and prepare."

Zhao Quan nodded, a satisfied smile on his face: "Very good, I believe in your talent. I'll give you a week, I hope you can give me a satisfactory answer."

Wanwan sent Zhao Quan away, feeling both excited and nervous. She knew this was a rare opportunity, but she also felt pressure. She began to prepare, reading a lot of paintings and poems about the moonlight on the lotus pond, trying to draw inspiration from them.

A few days later, Wanwan's first draft of the design was completed. She chose a light blue gem as the main stone, symbolizing the surface of the lotus pond, and the silver chain represented the ripples of moonlight on the water. She also cleverly inlaid a few small pearls on the bracelet, as if they were dewdrops on lotus leaves.

When Zhou Wanwan showed Zhao Quan the design, his eyes sparkled with surprise. "You really did it. This bracelet perfectly captures the essence of the moonlight over the lotus pond. I am very satisfied."

Zhou Wanwan's design was recognized by Zhao Quan, but she did not relax because she knew that the real challenge was to transform the design into a physical object and to meet or even exceed Zhao Quan's expectations.

Zhou Wanwan began the intense production process. She selected the best quality materials and carefully selected every gem and pearl. During the production process, she constantly adjusted and improved, striving for perfection in every step.

A few days later, the bracelet was ready, but Wanwan still felt that something was missing. She decided to study the theme of the lotus pond and moonlight again, hoping to find the missing element.

One night, Zhou Wanwan came to a nearby park alone, where there was a small lotus pond. She sat quietly on the bank, observing the lotus pond under the moonlight. The moonlight on the water was as delicate as silver threads, and the dew on the lotus leaves shimmered in the moonlight.

Zhou Wanwan suddenly had an idea. She realized that what was missing from the bracelet was the dynamic beauty of the interweaving of moonlight and water waves.

Back in the studio, Zhou Wanwan decided to add some subtle dynamic elements to the bracelet.

She designed a small mechanism that allows the bracelet to sway slightly as the wrist moves when worn, like moonlight rippling gently on the water.

After several days of hard work, the bracelet was finally completed. Wanwan brought it to Zhao Quan's office. Zhao Quan took the bracelet and carefully observed every detail. An expression of surprise and appreciation appeared on his face.

"Wanwan, you not only captured the static beauty of the moonlight on the lotus pond, but also gave it dynamic life. This is exactly what I wanted." Zhao Quan exclaimed.