Reborn Troops

Zhou Wanwan sat behind the counter of the jewelry store, holding a piece of paper in her hand, on which was scribbled "a ring in the shape of a splash of water. I hope that when the splash of water meets the ring, it can create a perfect loneliness, so that I will fall in love with washing hands from now on."

She frowned and muttered to herself, "What the hell is this request?"

Her best friend Qianqian just came in from outside. Seeing Zhou Wanwan's worried look, she smiled and asked, "What's wrong, Wanwan? What weird client did you meet again?"

Zhou Wanwan handed the note to Qianqian and sighed, "Look, this client is called Chai Li, and she asked for a ring in the shape of a splash of water. She also said that she hoped that the splash of water would create a perfect loneliness when it met the ring, and that I would fall in love with washing hands from then on. Isn't this crazy?"

Qianqian took the note, looked at it carefully, and then laughed: "This client is quite interesting, Wanwan, you have to think about it carefully, maybe you can design a hit."

Zhou Wanwan rolled her eyes. "A hot item? I don't even understand what this requirement means, how can I design it?"

Qianqian patted Zhou Wanwan's shoulder: "Don't worry, Wanwan, let's take it slowly. Think about it first, what does splashing water feel like? What does loneliness feel like?"

Zhou Wanwan was stunned for a moment, then shook her head: "Splash is splash, loneliness is loneliness, how can the two be connected?"

Qianqian smiled and said, "Don't worry, let's go have a cup of coffee and talk slowly."

The two went to a nearby cafe and ordered two lattes.

Qianqian took a sip of coffee and said, "Wanwan, think about it, what is a splash like? It is instantaneous and short-lived, but it also has a kind of power and impact."

“And what about loneliness? It is a feeling, a state, but it can also be a force, a force that makes people sober.”

Zhou Wanwan nodded thoughtfully: "You mean, splashes and loneliness are actually similar?"

Qianqian smiled: "Yes, you can design the splash of water as a momentary beauty, a short-lived impact, and loneliness can be designed as an inner strength, a feeling that makes people sober."

Zhou Wanwan frowned: "But how can we make the splash of water meet the ring and create a perfect loneliness?"

Qianqian thought about it for a moment, then said, "You can try designing a small splash shape on the ring, and then engrave some tiny lines on the inside of the ring."

"When people wash their hands, the water splashes and touches the ring, creating a subtle touch, as if loneliness is awakened in an instant."

Zhou Wanwan's eyes lit up: "That's a good idea, I'll give it a try."

Back at the jewelry store, Zhou Wanwan started designing.

She first drew a splash-shaped sketch on paper with a pencil, and then designed some tiny lines on the inside of the ring.

She revised it again and again until she was satisfied.

A few days later, Zhou Wanwan sent the designed ring to Chai Li.

She felt a little nervous, wondering whether Chai Li would be satisfied.

Zhou Wanwan sat in the corner of the jewelry store, holding Master Zhongshan's advice in her hand, feeling both excited and nervous.

She knew that this might be an important turning point in her design career. She took a deep breath and decided to take action immediately.

She picked up the phone and dialed Qianqian's number: "Qianqian, can you come over for a moment? I have something important to discuss with you."

Qianqian quickly rushed to the jewelry store and saw Zhou Wanwan with a serious face. She couldn't help but feel curious: "Wanwan, what's wrong? What happened?"

Zhou Wanwan passed Master Zhongshan's suggestion to Qianqian and explained, "Master Zhongshan suggested that I design various models and then observe the collision between the water splashes and the rings until I find the most satisfactory shape. I think this method makes sense, but I need your help."

Qianqian took the suggestion, read it carefully, and nodded: "This is indeed a good idea. We can make some simple models first and see how it works."

The two men immediately took action.

Zhou Wanwan selected several different metals and gems from the material library and began to make ring models of various shapes.

Qianqian was responsible for preparing the equipment for the water splash experiment, including a small water tank and a high-speed camera.

After several days of hard work, they made more than a dozen ring models of different shapes.

Zhou Wanwan carefully numbered each model, and then conducted a water splash experiment with Qianqian.

Zhou Wanwan was a little nervous when the experiment started.

She carefully placed the first model into the tank and pressed a button, causing water to splash instantly, with a high-speed camera recording the entire process.

Qianqian stared at the screen, carefully observing the collision effect between the water splashes and the rings: "This model is not bad, the shape of the water splashes is very beautiful, but it feels like something is missing."

Zhou Wanwan nodded: "Let's try the next one."

They conducted the experiment several times in succession, carefully recording their observations each time.

As the experiment progressed, Zhou Wanwan gradually found some feelings.

She found that some models had stunning splashes, while others looked bland.

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian continued to walk in the exhibition hall, and their eyes were attracted by a huge oil painting. The painting depicted a vast starry sky with twinkling stars, as if telling endless secrets. Zhou Wanwan stopped and stared at the painting, feeling inexplicably moved.

"Qianqian, look at this painting," Zhou Wanwan said softly, "It reminds me of when I was a kid, lying in the yard counting the stars on summer nights. At that time, I always felt that the stars were very close to us, as if we could reach out and touch them."

Qianqian smiled and responded: "Yes, the starry sky always makes people feel extremely peaceful and mysterious. Every star is like a little story, waiting for us to discover."

At this moment, a deep and magnetic voice came from behind them: "Ladies, you have such a deep understanding of this painting, which is really admirable."

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian turned around and saw a middle-aged man standing behind them. He was wearing a dark suit, with a gentle smile on his face and a hint of an artist's temperament in his eyes.

"You are..." Zhou Wanwan asked with some confusion.

The man smiled and introduced himself: "I am the author of this painting, Li Ming. I am very happy to meet two viewers who are so passionate about art here."

Qianqian opened her eyes wide in surprise: "It turned out to be Teacher Li! We have always admired your work, but we didn't expect to see you here in person today."

Li Ming waved his hand modestly: "I don't deserve it, it's just some clumsy work. I wonder if you have any special feelings about this painting?"

Zhou Wanwan pondered for a moment and said slowly: "I think this painting is not only about depicting the starry sky, but also about expressing an exploration of the unknown and awe of life. Each star is like a small life, small but full of infinite possibilities."

After hearing this, Li Ming's eyes flashed with appreciation: "Well said. This is exactly my original intention when I created this painting. The starry sky symbolizes infinite possibilities and an unknown future, and each star represents the position of each of us in the universe."

Qianqian also joined the discussion: "Teacher Li, I have another question. Although the starry sky in this painting is beautiful, it gives people a feeling of loneliness. Is this intentional?"

Li Ming nodded: "Yes, Qianqian. Loneliness is one of the eternal themes of mankind. Everyone will experience moments of loneliness when pursuing their dreams and goals. But it is this loneliness that makes us cherish encounters and exchanges with others even more."

As they were talking, the lights in the exhibition hall suddenly dimmed, and the surroundings fell into darkness. Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian couldn't help but feel a little nervous, but Li Ming calmly comforted them: "Don't worry, there may be something wrong with the circuit. We just need to wait for a while."

However, after a few minutes, the lights still did not come back on.