Reborn Troops

Zhou Wanwan sat in her small jewelry shop, fiddling with a ball of wool and a few sparkling beads in her hands.

Her eyes were a little confused, as if she was looking for something but didn't know what it was.

The light in the store was dim, shining on her slightly tired face, making her look a little haggard.

"Wanwan, what are you thinking about?"

Qianqian pushed the door open and came in, carrying a bag of freshly bought fruits. She was a cheerful girl, always with a sunny aura.

Zhou Wanwan raised her head and forced a smile: "Qianqian, you came at the right time. I wanted to design a bracelet that weaves wool and jewelry together, but it just doesn't seem right."

Qianqian put down the fruit, walked to Zhou Wanwan, and looked carefully at the materials in her hand: "Wool and jewelry? This is a fresh idea. However, you have to think clearly first. The styles of these two things are completely different. How can you combine them together?"

Zhou Wanwan sighed: "I also know this is a difficult problem. Wool is warm and soft, while jewelry is cool and noble. It is really not easy to combine them together."

Qianqian smiled and patted Zhou Wanwan on the shoulder: "Don't be discouraged, Wanwan. You are the most creative jewelry designer on our street. How about this, let's start with the color and see if we can find a balance."

Zhou Wanwan nodded and began to look for wool and beads of various colors on the table.

Qianqian was giving advice on the side, and the two of them were discussing the matter heatedly.

"Look, aren't the colors of this red yarn and this ruby ​​very similar?"

Qianqian picked up a ball of red wool and a ruby ​​and placed them in front of Zhou Wanwan.

Zhou Wanwan took a closer look and shook her head: "The color is close, but it still feels wrong. The ruby's luster is too strong, and the wool is too soft. It always feels awkward to put them together."

Qianqian frowned and picked up a ball of blue yarn and a sapphire: "What about this one? Isn't the blue a softer color?"

Zhou Wanwan still shook her head: "Blue is soft, but I always feel like something is missing."

The two tried again and again, but could not find a satisfactory result.

Zhou Wanwan's mood became increasingly depressed, and Qianqian became a little anxious.

"Wanwan, why don't we take a break, drink some water and eat some fruit." Qianqian suggested.

Zhou Wanwan nodded, put down the materials in her hand, walked to the counter and poured a glass of water. Qianqian picked up an apple and started peeling it.

"Wanwan, have you ever thought that maybe the problem is not the color, but the combination of materials?" Qianqian said while peeling an apple.

Zhou Wanwan was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized: "Yes! Why didn't I think of it? The materials of wool and jewelry are completely different. If we can find a balance in the materials, maybe we can solve this problem."

Qianqian smiled and handed the peeled apple to Zhou Wanwan: "You see, sometimes if you think from a different angle, the problem can be easily solved."

Zhou Wanwan took the apple, took a bite, and her mood immediately improved a lot.

She put the apple down and started looking for materials on the table again.

"Qianqian, what do you think of using this kind of fine wool thread? Its texture is more delicate and closer to the texture of jewelry." Zhou Wanwan picked up a ball of fine wool thread and asked.

Qianqian looked at it carefully and nodded: "This is good. The texture of fine wool is indeed closer to jewelry. However, you still have to consider the weaving process. After all, the hardness of wool and jewelry is different, so it may be a little difficult when weaving."

Zhou Wanwan nodded and began to look for weaving tools on the table.

Qianqian continued to give advice on the side, and the two of them talked back and forth, and the discussion became more and more in-depth.

"Wanwan, what do you think of this knitting method? First, use fine wool to weave a basic pattern, and then inlay the jewels into it." Qianqian picked up a knitting needle and gestured in the air.

Zhou Wanwan looked at it carefully and nodded: "This method is good, but the inlay position of the jewelry must be carefully considered, otherwise it will affect the overall beauty."

Qianqian smiled and put down the knitting needles. "That depends on your skills, Wanwan. You are the most creative jewelry designer on our street. This little thing won't be difficult for you."

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian were having a heated discussion when the shop door was suddenly pushed open.

An elderly man in his sixties walked in slowly. He was wearing a simple Zhongshan suit and had a kind smile on his face.

This old man was Zhou Wanwan’s master, Master Zhongshan.

"Master, why are you here?" Zhou Wanwan stood up in surprise and walked forward.

Master Zhongshan smiled and nodded: "I heard that you were trying a new design. I came to see if there is anything I can do to help."

Qianqian also quickly stood up and greeted Master Zhongshan respectfully.

Master Zhongshan waved his hand, indicating that they didn't need to be so polite, then walked to the table and carefully looked at the materials in Zhou Wanwan's hand.

“The combination of yarn and jewelry is indeed a bold idea.”

Master Zhongshan pondered for a moment and said slowly, "However, Wanwan, you have to remember that design is not just the accumulation of materials, but more importantly the transmission of emotions."

Zhou Wanwan nodded and listened carefully to her master's teachings.