Reborn Troops

Zhou Wanwan sat in her jewelry store, looking at the cabinets full of gold, silver and jewelry, but she always felt that something was missing.

"Wanwan, what are you thinking about?" Qianqian walked into the store, holding a cup of coffee in her hand, looking at her with a smile.

"Qianqian, tell me, why can't the jewelry in my store attract those young girls?" Zhou Wanwan frowned and tapped her fingers on the counter.

Qianqian took a sip of coffee, walked to the counter, and looked at the jewelry carefully. "Wanwan, your designs are very exquisite, but I always feel that they lack some novelty. Young people nowadays like uniqueness and individuality."

Zhou Wanwan sighed, "I know that, but how can I be unique?"

Qianqian's eyes suddenly lit up, "Wanwan, do you still remember those rice grains we played with when we were little?"

Zhou Wanwan was stunned for a moment. "Rice grains? You mean, those small, white rice grains?"

Qianqian nodded, "Yes, that kind. Do you think it would be special if we made the gemstones into the shape of rice grains?"

Zhou Wanwan's eyes lit up instantly, "Rice-grain earrings? That's a good idea!"

Qianqian smiled and said, "Yes, rice grain earrings. Think about it, although rice grains are small, each one is unique. If our earrings can also do this, wouldn't they be unique jewelry?"

Zhou Wanwan stood up excitedly, "Qianqian, you are such a genius! I will go find a craftsman and see if I can make it."

Qianqian held her back, "Don't be impatient, Wanwan. This matter needs to be done slowly. First, you have to find the right gemstone, and then you have to find a craftsman who can do such delicate work."

Zhou Wanwan nodded. "You're right. I'll go find a gemstone supplier and see if there are any suitable gemstones."

Zhou Wanwan hurried out of the jewelry store and headed straight to her favorite gemstone supplier, Brilliant Gem Shop. She was full of anticipation, hoping to find a gemstone suitable for making rice-grain earrings.

"Wanwan, why are you in such a hurry today?" Uncle Li, the owner of the jewelry store, came up to her with a smile.

"Uncle Li, I have a new idea. I want to find some special little gems." Zhou Wanwan said as she gestured the size of rice grains.

Uncle Li frowned. "Gemstones the size of rice grains? They are hard to find. However, I do have some broken diamonds here. I wonder if they would be suitable."

Zhou Wanwan's eyes lit up. "Broken diamonds? That's great! Can I take a look?"

Uncle Li nodded and took out a small box from under the counter, which was filled with broken diamonds of various shapes and sizes. Zhou Wanwan carefully selected them and finally found a few broken diamonds that were close to the size and shape of rice grains.

"These should be fine, Uncle Li, please help me pack them up." Zhou Wanwan said excitedly.

Uncle Li smiled and nodded, "Wanwan, your new idea is good. If it succeeds, don't forget to buy me a cup of coffee."

"Sure, sure!" Zhou Wanwan responded with a smile, and she had already started thinking about what to do next.

After returning to the store, Zhou Wanwan immediately called Qianqian, "Qianqian, I found the right gem! Let's go find a craftsman now."

Qianqian laughed on the other end of the phone, "Wanwan, you are so impatient. Okay, I'll be right over."

Soon, Qianqian arrived at the store. The two of them set out together and headed to the studio of Lao Zhang, a craftsman that Zhou Wanwan often worked with.

"Lao Zhang, I have a new idea and I would like to ask for your help." Zhou Wanwan said straight to the point as soon as she entered the door.

Lao Zhang is a master craftsman in his fifties, with superb skills but a bit of a weird temper. He looked up at Zhou Wanwan, then at the diamonds in her hand, "Rice-grain earrings? That's not easy to make."

Qianqian quickly explained, "Master Zhang, we know this is not easy, but it is precisely because it is not easy that it is special. You see, although these broken diamonds are small, each one is unique."

Lao Zhang was silent for a while, and finally nodded, "Okay, I'll try. But this job is not cheap."

Zhou Wanwan breathed a sigh of relief, "Money is not a problem, as long as it can be done."

Lao Zhang took the broken diamonds and examined them carefully for a while. "You guys go back first. I'll let you know when I'm done."

The two left the studio, feeling somewhat uneasy. Zhou Wanwan sighed, "Qianqian, do you think Lao Zhang can do it?"

Qian Qian comforted him, "Don't worry, Lao Zhang's craftsmanship is fine. We just need to wait patiently."

A few days later, Lao Zhang really called and said, "Wanwan, the earrings are done. Come and have a look."

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian immediately rushed to the studio. Lao Zhang took out a small box containing several pairs of exquisite rice grain earrings. Each pair of earrings was made up of several broken diamonds, and the shape and size perfectly imitated the appearance of rice grains.

"It's so beautiful!" Zhou Wanwan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Qianqian also nodded repeatedly, "Master Zhang, you are so amazing!"

Lao Zhang showed a proud smile on his face, "This job is indeed not easy, but it is still quite fulfilling to complete it."

Zhou Wanwan carefully picked up a pair of earrings and said, "Lao Zhang, I want all of them. How much?"

Lao Zhang waved his hand and said, "Wanwan, I won't charge you this time. Just consider it a gift from me to you."

Zhou Wanwan looked at Lao Zhang in surprise, "Lao Zhang, how can this be possible?"

Lao Zhang smiled and said, "Wanwan, your new idea is good. Maybe it will become popular. When the time comes, my studio will also benefit from it."

Zhou Wanwan was touched and said, "Thank you, Lao Zhang. I will definitely promote these earrings well."

Back in the store, Zhou Wanwan immediately placed the rice grain earrings in the most conspicuous position. She believed that these unique jewellery would definitely attract young girls who pursue individuality.

Sure enough, it didn’t take long for the rice-grain earrings to become a sensation. Many young girls came to buy them, some even coming from other places. Zhou Wanwan’s jewelry store was packed with customers and business was booming.