Reborn Troops

Zhou Wanwan suddenly interrupted Master Li's explanation, with new inspiration flashing in her eyes. "Master Li, I have a new idea."

Master Li stopped what he was doing and looked at Zhou Wanwan curiously. "Tell me about it."

Zhou Wanwan took a deep breath and said, "We can not only use fan patterns, but also add pipa elements. Pipa is a classical Chinese musical instrument.

Its curves and the lines of the fan can be perfectly combined to form a unique sense of rhythm. "

When Qianqian heard this idea, her eyes lit up, "Yes, the strings of the pipa and the frame of the fan can form a dynamic beauty, so the design of the ring will be more vivid."

Master Zhongshan also showed an interested expression, "This is an interesting idea, you can give it a try."

Master Li nodded and said, "The pipa element can indeed add a sense of hierarchy to the design.

But this will also increase the difficulty of production. You need more sophisticated design and craftsmanship. "

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian looked at each other and nodded firmly, "We are willing to accept the challenge."

Master Li smiled and said, "Okay, let's discuss the specific details first."

In the next few days, Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian worked with Master Li to repeatedly modify the design drawings and try different combinations and proportions.

They found that the strings of the pipa and the frame of the fan could indeed form a unique aesthetic, but at the same time they also brought a lot of technical difficulties.

One afternoon, when they were discussing in the studio, Qianqian's cell phone suddenly rang. She picked up the phone, listened for a while, and her face became solemn.

"What's wrong?" Zhou Wanwan asked.

Qianqian put down the phone and sighed, "It's our supplier. They said there's a problem with our raw materials and they may not be able to supply them on time."

Zhou Wanwan frowned. "What should we do? Our design is almost finished. If the raw materials are not in place, the entire project will be affected."

Master Li also frowned when he heard the news, "This is indeed a big problem.

The production of lacquerware has very high requirements for raw materials. If the materials are not up to standard, the quality of the finished product will be greatly reduced.”

Master Zhongshan walked into the studio, saw everyone's expressions, and asked, "What happened?"

Zhou Wanwan briefly explained the situation, and Master Zhongshan pondered for a while.

"We can consider looking for alternative suppliers, or adjusting the design to use existing materials."

Qianqian shook her head. "We are out of time, and the existing materials may not meet our design requirements."

Just when everyone was at a loss, Master Li suddenly spoke up.

"I have an old friend who runs a shop that specializes in high-end lacquerware materials. Perhaps we can ask him for help."

A glimmer of hope flashed in Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian's eyes, "Really? That's great!"

Master Li nodded, "But he hasn't been in good health recently, so we may need to visit him in person."

Master Zhongshan patted Master Li on the shoulder and said, "Then let's go. Time is running out and we can't delay any longer."

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian looked at each other, and a hint of determination flashed in their eyes.

They know that this project means a lot to them, not just for the competition.

For their design dream, they decided to accept the challenge and go find the old friend of Master Li.

They set off early the next morning. Along the way, Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian were nervously discussing possible problems and solutions.

Master Li drove silently on the side, giving some constructive suggestions from time to time.

It was already afternoon when they arrived at the old friend's house.

They were welcomed in by a genial old gentleman, who was the friend that Master Li mentioned, named Mr. Chen.

They felt very warmed by Mr. Chen’s warm hospitality, but they also knew clearly that time was running out and they couldn’t stay any longer.

Zhou Wanwan went straight to the point and explained her purpose to Mr. Chen. After listening, Mr. Chen pondered for a moment and then said:

"I have heard Master Li mention your design, it is very creative. However, the production of lacquerware does require very high materials.

If you need high-quality lacquerware materials, I can provide them to you, but I don’t have any ready-made materials here, so you need to purchase them yourself.”

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian's faces changed slightly when they heard this. They originally thought that Mr. Chen could provide the materials directly, but they didn't expect that they would need to purchase them themselves.

This means they need more time and the quality of the materials cannot be guaranteed.

Seeing their expressions, Mr. Chen smiled and said, “However, I can give you some advice.

I know some good material suppliers that you can try.”

"Also, I can help you connect with some lacquerware masters. They can have more experience and skills to pass on to you."

When Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian heard the news, a glimmer of hope flashed in their eyes.

They knew that this was their only chance, so they decided to accept Mr. Chen's advice and go find those suppliers and masters.

In the next few days, they rushed non-stop between various suppliers and masters.

Not only did they find high-quality lacquerware materials, but they also learned many production techniques, which gave them more inspiration and perfection in their designs.