Reborn Troops

Zhou Wanwan stood in front of the counter of the jewelry store, holding a crystal clear candy in her hand.

There was a hint of confusion in her eyes, as if she was looking for some lost memories.

This jewelry store is the result of her years of hard work, but business has been getting slower and slower recently.

She knew that if she didn't make changes, the store might close.

"Wanwan, you are daydreaming again." A crisp voice interrupted her thoughts. Zhou Wanwan looked up and saw that it was her best friend Qianqian. Qianqian was wearing a loose T-shirt and holding a cup of milk tea. She walked in with a smile.

"Qianqian, tell me, what should I do?" Zhou Wanwan sighed and handed the candy in her hand to Qianqian.

Qianqian took the candy and looked at it carefully for a while, and suddenly her eyes lit up: "Wanwan, have you ever thought about designing a special candy bracelet?"

"Candy bracelet?" Zhou Wanwan frowned. "Doesn't this sound a bit childish?"

"Childish?" Qianqian shook her head. "Think about it, when we were little, a piece of candy could make us happy for the whole day. People nowadays are under so much pressure in life, who wouldn't want to go back to that carefree time?"

Zhou Wanwan was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "You are right, Qianqian. Why didn't I think of it?"

"That's settled then!" Qianqian patted Zhou Wanwan on the shoulder, "Let's design this candy bracelet together and make it the signature of our store!"

In the next few days, Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian began their intensive design work.

They read a lot of information, referred to the shapes and colors of various candies, and finally decided to use a special candy, rainbow candy.

“Rainbow candies have bright colors, various shapes, and each one has a different flavor,” Qianqian said excitedly, “This is exactly what we need!”

Zhou Wanwan nodded and started to make a model of the bracelet.

She used tiny metal rings to string the rainbow candies together, leaving a certain amount of space between each candy, making the bracelet look delicate yet childlike.

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian's design work progressed smoothly, but they knew that if they wanted this candy bracelet to truly become the store's signature product, they would need the guidance of a master jewelry designer.

So, Zhou Wanwan decided to visit Master Zhongshan, an old senior who enjoys a high reputation in the jewelry design industry.

Master Zhongshan's studio is located on the other side of the city. Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian came here with their design sketches and models, full of anticipation.

The door of the studio was half open, and bursts of crisp knocking sounds came from inside, as if telling of the jeweler's ingenuity.

"Excuse me, is Master Zhongshan here?" Zhou Wanwan knocked on the door gently, with a hint of nervousness in her voice.

"Come in." A deep and powerful voice came from inside.

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian pushed the door open and saw a white-haired old man sitting in front of a workbench, holding a small hammer in his hand, hammering a piece of metal with concentration.

His eyes were firm and deep, as if he could see through everything.

"Hello, Master Zhongshan." Zhou Wanwan bowed respectfully, "We are the owners of 'Wanwan Jewelry Store' and would like to ask for your advice on our designs."

Master Zhongshan put down the tools in his hands, looked up at them, and nodded slightly: "Sit down, let me see your design."

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian quickly handed over the design sketch and model. Master Zhongshan looked at it carefully for a while, frowning slightly.

"The candy bracelet is very creative." Master Zhongshan said slowly, "However, your design still lacks some soul."

"Soul?" Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian looked at each other and asked in confusion.

"Yes, soul." Master Zhongshan nodded. "Jewelry is not just a decoration, it also carries emotions and stories. Although your candy bracelet is novel, it lacks the injection of emotion."

Zhou Wanwan nodded thoughtfully: "Then what should we do?"

Master Zhongshan pondered for a moment and suddenly asked: "Have you ever thought about why people like candy?"

Qianqian answered first: "Because candy can bring happiness and sweetness."

"That's right." Master Zhongshan nodded approvingly, "But have you ever thought about why people miss the candies of their childhood?"

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian fell into deep thought. Master Zhongshan continued: “Because the candy of childhood is not just a taste, it also represents a carefree time and represents pure emotions.”

“Your candy bracelets should remind people of the innocence and happiness when they wear them.”

Zhou Wanwan suddenly realized: "I understand, Master Zhongshan. We should add some elements that can evoke people's childhood memories in the design."

Master Zhongshan smiled and nodded: "Very good, you have already got the direction. Now, let me see the details of your design."

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian took out the design sketches and models again and explained their ideas in detail to Master Zhongshan.

Master Sun Yat-sen listened, nodded from time to time, and occasionally offered some suggestions.