Reborn Troops

Zhou Wanwan took a deep breath and nodded: "Thank you, Brother Tianxiang, I will work hard."

In the following days, Zhou Wanwan devoted herself to perfecting the ring.

She constantly adjusts the details, striving to make every detail perfect.

At the same time, she also began to prepare for the competition, looking up information, understanding her opponents, and formulating strategies.

Zhou Wanwan’s best friend Qianqian is a lively and cheerful girl who always gives her support and encouragement when Zhou Wanwan needs it most.

That day, Qianqian came to the studio and saw Zhou Wanwan buried in the design drawings, looking focused and nervous.

"Wanwan, what are you busy with?" Qianqian walked in with a smile and picked up the design drawings on the table.

Zhou Wanwan raised her head and saw that it was Qianqian. She showed a tired smile on her face: "Qianqian, you are here. I am preparing for the International Jewelry Design Competition."

Qianqian looked at the drawing carefully, with a hint of surprise in her eyes: "Wow, Wanwan, your design is so cool! Designing a car engine into a ring, this idea is so creative!"

Zhou Wanwan smiled bitterly and shook her head: "I have the idea, but it's not easy to realize it. I always feel like there's something missing, but I can't put it into words."

Qianqian put down the blueprint, walked to Zhou Wanwan, and patted her shoulder gently: "Wanwan, don't be too nervous. You have done a good job, you just need a little inspiration. How about we go out for a walk and relax?"

Zhou Wanwan hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded: "Okay, maybe going out for a walk can help me find inspiration."

The two walked out of the studio and strolled on the busy street. Qianqian chatted with Zhou Wanwan while walking, trying to make her relax.

"Wanwan, do you know? I've been watching a movie about racing recently, and the racers in it are so cool! Their pursuit of speed and desire for victory are simply exciting." Qianqian said excitedly.

Zhou Wanwan nodded thoughtfully: "Yes, the sense of speed of a racing driver is exactly what I want to incorporate into the ring. But I always feel like something is missing."

Just then, a burst of hurried footsteps came from behind them. They turned around and saw that it was Li Tianxiang who was rushing over.

"Wanwan, Qianqian, you are here." Li Tianxiang said breathlessly, "I just received a call. An important client wants to see your design."

Zhou Wanwan was stunned: "Now? But I'm not fully ready yet."

Li Tianxiang nodded: "Yes, the customers are very anxious and they hope to see the design drawings before tomorrow."

Qianqian frowned: "But Wanwan's design is not yet fully completed, isn't this too hasty?"

Li Tianxiang sighed: "I know, but this client is very important to us. If this cooperation is successful, it will not only enhance our brand awareness, but also bring more exposure opportunities for Wanwan's designs."

Zhou Wanwan took a deep breath and nodded: "I understand, Brother Tianxiang. I will finish it as soon as possible."

Li Tianxiang patted her shoulder and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Wanwan. I believe you can do it."

After returning to the studio, Zhou Wanwan immediately devoted herself to designing.

She knew time was running out and she had to find the missing element as soon as possible.

Qianqian accompanied her silently, handing her a cup of coffee or a piece of chocolate from time to time, hoping to give her some energy.

Several hours passed, and Zhou Wanwan still hadn't found any inspiration. She became more and more anxious, and the pencil in her hand drew messy lines on the paper.

"Wanwan, don't worry." Qianqian said softly, "Maybe we can think about it from a different angle."

Zhou Wanwan raised her head, her eyes full of fatigue: "Change the angle?"

Qianqian nodded: "Yes, for example, why did you choose a car engine as a design element?"

Zhou Wanwan pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Because I think the car engine represents power and speed, which is the core of what I want to express."

Qian Qian smiled and said, "So what do you think is the most important thing for a racer in a competition?"

Zhou Wanwan was stunned for a moment, then replied: "Of course it's victory and honor."

Qianqian nodded: "Yes, victory and honor. So how do you think these elements can be integrated into your design?"

Zhou Wanwan's eyes lit up, as if she had found the direction: "I understand! I can incorporate the symbol of victory - the shape of the trophy - into the design of the ring, and at the same time engrave the names of the racers on the inside of the ring to symbolize their honor."

Qianqian clapped her hands and laughed, "Great! Wanwan, you finally found it!"

Zhou Wanwan immediately picked up a pencil and began to sketch a new design on paper. Her hand speed was so fast that it seemed as if inspiration was pouring out like a spring. Soon, a new design drawing appeared before her eyes.

"It's done!" Zhou Wanwan said excitedly, with a gleam in her eyes.

Qianqian looked at the design carefully and exclaimed: "Wanwan, this design is so perfect! It has both a sense of power and a sense of honor. It is simply impeccable."

Zhou Wanwan heard the shallow praise and a satisfied smile appeared on her face. She gently placed the design drawing on the table, crossed her hands in front of her chest, as if admiring a work of art.

"Thank you, Qianqian." Zhou Wanwan said, "Actually, this design is not only for the competition, but also to commemorate my father. He used to be a soldier, and I have always wanted to design an item for him that can represent his honor."

Qianqian nodded, a hint of respect flashing in her eyes. "I understand, Wanwan. This design is not just an object, but also a symbol of emotion."

At this moment, the office door was suddenly pushed open, and a hurried figure rushed in. It was Li Ming, the company's marketing manager. He looked anxious, and it was obvious that there was something urgent.

"Wanwan, Qianqian, you're all here!" Li Ming panted, "Something happened! Our competitor just released a product that is very similar to our design, and they've already applied for a patent!"

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian were both stunned, and the smiles on their faces disappeared instantly. Zhou Wanwan quickly picked up the design drawings on the table and carefully compared them with the product pictures of the competitors that Li Ming brought.

"This is impossible!" Zhou Wanwan's voice trembled a little, "Our design is unique, how could it be plagiarized?"

Qianqian also frowned. She picked up her phone and quickly searched for relevant information. "Li Ming, are you sure they have applied for a patent?"

Li Ming nodded. "Yes, I just got the news from the Patent Office. Their patent application has passed the preliminary review and will be officially announced soon."

Zhou Wanwan's hands tightly grasped the design drawings, with a flash of anger in her eyes. "This is impossible! Our design was just completed today, how could they plagiarize and apply for a patent so quickly?"

Qianqian pondered for a moment and suddenly said, "Wanwan, do you remember the last time we discussed the design in the cafe? You put the sketch on the table at that time. Is it possible that someone stole it?"

Zhou Wanwan was stunned for a moment, then her face turned pale. "You mean... someone has stolen my plan?"

Li Ming also realized the seriousness of the problem. "If this is the case, we must take action as soon as possible. Wanwan, can you redesign a completely different plan?"

Zhou Wanwan bit her lip, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes. "I can try, but time is too tight."

Qianqian patted Zhou Wanwan's shoulder and said, "Wanwan, I believe in you. You can do it."

Zhou Wanwan took a deep breath, picked up the pencil again, and began to sketch a new design on the paper. Her hand speed was still very fast, but this time, there was a hint of anxiety in her eyes.

As time passed, the atmosphere in the office became more and more tense.