Reborn Troops

She began by carving bamboo patterns into the silver, then filling in the colour with enamel.

She failed to properly control the temperature when firing the enamel, which resulted in cracks on one of her pieces.

Zhou Wanwan's mood hit rock bottom, she felt like she had failed again. She called Qianqian with tears in her voice.

"Qianqian, I messed up again." Zhou Wanwan said.

"What's wrong, Wanwan?" Qianqian's voice was still full of concern.

"When I was firing the enamel, I didn't control the temperature properly and cracks appeared on the work," Zhou Wanwan explained.

"Don't be discouraged, Wanwan," Qianqian comforted her, "It's just an accident. You can try again."

"But, time is running out." Zhou Wanwan sighed.

"You still have time," Qianqian encouraged, "as long as you persist, you will succeed."

Zhou Wanwan took a deep breath and decided to try again. She carefully adjusted the firing temperature and carried out each step carefully.

Zhou Wanwan was busy in the studio, her fingers sliding gently over the silver jewelry, as if she was touching a precious work of art.

Her eyes were focused and determined, and although she still felt uneasy in her heart, she knew that this was a challenge she had to face.

Just then, her cell phone rang. She glanced at the screen and saw that it was a call from Master Zhongshan. Zhou Wanwan answered the call immediately.

"Wanwan, I heard that you have been trying new techniques recently?" Master Zhongshan's voice was gentle but powerful.

"Yes, teacher," Zhou Wanwan replied, "I am trying to add enamel craftsmanship to silver jewelry, but I have encountered some difficulties."

"Enamel craftsmanship is indeed difficult," said Master Zhongshan, "but I believe you have the ability."

"Thank you for the encouragement, teacher," Zhou Wanwan said, "but I'm still a little worried."

“It’s normal to worry,” Master Nakayama said, “but you have to remember that every failure is an opportunity to learn.”

Zhou Wanwan nodded, even though Master Zhongshan couldn't see it. She took a deep breath and decided to try again.

In the next few days, Zhou Wanwan devoted herself to the study of enamel craftsmanship. She carefully adjusted the firing temperature and carried out each step with great care.

Zhou Wanwan's mood fell to the bottom again, and she felt that she had failed again.

She dialed Master Sun Yat-sen's number with tears in her voice.

“When I was filling the enamel, I accidentally mixed the paint and the color was uneven,” Zhou Wanwan explained.

At this critical moment, Master Zhongshan came to Zhou Wanwan's studio in person.

He observed Zhou Wanwan's work carefully and then made some suggestions.

“Wanwan, you can try to add some details when carving the bamboo patterns,” Master Zhongshan said, “This will make the work more vivid.”

Zhou Wanwan nodded and made modifications according to Master Zhongshan's suggestions. She found that after adding details, the work did become more vivid.

She dialed Master Sun Yat-sen's number with tears in her voice.

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Zhou Wanwan took a deep breath and decided to try again. She carefully adjusted the firing temperature and carried out each step carefully.

At this critical moment, Master Zhongshan came to Zhou Wanwan's studio again, carefully observed Zhou Wanwan's work, and then made some suggestions.

Zhou Wanwan returned home, feeling restless for a long time. She sat at her desk, thinking back to her meeting with Mr. Liu, feeling a sense of accomplishment. She picked up her phone and sent a message to her friend Li Xiaoqing: "Xiaoqing, I succeeded! Mr. Liu bought my work!"

Li Xiaoqing quickly replied: "Great! Wanwan, you are amazing! When will you treat me to a meal to celebrate?"

Zhou Wanwan replied with a smile: "Of course, how about tomorrow night? Let's go to that newly opened restaurant."

The next night, Zhou Wanwan and Li Xiaoqing sat in the restaurant, enjoying the food and laughter. Li Xiaoqing raised her glass and said with a smile: "Wanwan, congratulations! Your hard work has finally paid off."

Zhou Wanwan also raised her glass, her eyes sparkling: "Thank you, Xiaoqing. Without your support, I might not be where I am today."

The two were chatting happily when Zhou Wanwan's phone suddenly rang. She glanced at the screen and saw that it was Mr. Liu calling. She was a little surprised, but still answered the phone: "Hello, Mr. Liu."

Zhou Wanwan's heart suddenly lifted: "Mr. Liu, please speak."

"The good news is that your work has received very good response in the market, and several collectors have expressed their willingness to pay a high price for it." Mr. Liu paused and continued, "The bad news is that one collector has questioned some details of the work, and he believes that these details may affect the overall value of the work."

Zhou Wanwan's heart sank: "Mr. Liu, can you tell me the details?"

"He pointed out that some of the lines and color combinations in the work may not be perfect, and he believed that these details might affect the overall beauty of the work." There was a hint of helplessness in Mr. Liu's voice.

Zhou Wanwan was silent for a while, and then said firmly: “Mr. Liu, I am willing to listen to the collector’s opinions and try to improve the work. I believe that as long as I work hard, I will be able to reach a higher level.”

Mr. Liu seemed a little surprised, but quickly responded: "Zhou Wanwan, I am very touched by your attitude. I will arrange a meeting between you and the collector, and I hope you can reach a consensus."

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Wanwan felt a little complicated. She knew