Reborn Troops

Zhou Wanwan sat in her small jewelry shop, holding a thin gold wire in her hand, her eyes fixed on the workbench in front of her.

The workbench was filled with various tools and materials, as well as a design she had just drawn.

It was a cartoon image of a door god, and she planned to make it into a necklace.

"Can this thing be sold?" she muttered to herself, tapping her fingers on the table.

Her jewelry store has been open for almost a year, but business has been lukewarm and she can barely make ends meet.

She needed a breakthrough, an idea that could make her store popular.

Just then, the doorbell rang and Qianqian pushed the door open with a cup of milk tea in her hand.

"Wanwan, what are you tinkering with?" Qianqian put the milk tea on the table and came over to look at her design drawing.

"I'm designing a necklace to protect the house," Zhou Wanwan raised her head, her eyes sparkling.

"Look, I designed the door gods into cartoon characters. They are cute yet majestic."

Qianqian stared at the design for a long time and frowned: "Well, it's quite interesting, but..."

"But what?" Zhou Wanwan asked nervously.

"Don't you think something is missing?" Qianqian picked up the design and pointed at the door god's chest. "Would it be more perfect if we added some cinnabar to ward off evil spirits?"

Zhou Wanwan was stunned for a moment, then her eyes lit up: "Yes! Cinnabar can ward off evil spirits, this is a great idea!"

Qianqian smiled and patted her shoulder: "Your brain is just tinkering with these little gadgets all day long, and you don't even think about how to expand your business."

Zhou Wanwan curled her lips: "I'm trying my best."

Qianqian shook her head and took a sip of the milk tea: "You are too stubborn. Do you know what young people like nowadays?

They like things that are new and have stories. Your door god necklace is interesting, but not attractive enough. "

Zhou Wanwan frowned: "Then what do you say we should do?"

Qianqian put down her milk tea and whispered mysteriously into her ear:

“I heard that there’s a big boss in the city who specializes in collecting these spiritual things.

If you can make a necklace that satisfies him, maybe you can get in touch with him and expand your store."

Zhou Wanwan's eyes suddenly lit up: "Really? How did you know?"

Qian Qian smiled smugly: "I have a friend who works in his company and heard about it."

Zhou Wanwan stood up excitedly: "Then I have to make this necklace quickly!"

Qian Qian held her back: "Don't worry, you have to think about how to satisfy him first."

Zhou Wanwan sat down again, frowning and thinking. Qianqian was right, she couldn't just make an ordinary door god necklace, she had to make it have a story and soul.

"You're right," Zhou Wanwan nodded, "I have to add some stories to it."

She smiled faintly: "That's right."

Zhou Wanwan picked up the pen and began to modify the design. She made the door god's eyes more lively and left a space on the chest for the cinnabar.

She also plans to engrave a small spell on the back of the necklace to add a sense of mystery.

"Do you think this is okay?" Zhou Wanwan handed the revised design to Qianqian.

Qianqian took a look and nodded: "Not bad, quite interesting. But you have to make it quickly, time is running out."

Zhou Wanwan nodded: "I know, I'll start now."

Qianqian stood up and patted her on the shoulder: "Come on, I'm waiting for your good news."

Zhou Wanwan picked up her phone and called her brother Zhou Guo. After the phone rang a few times, Zhou Guo's voice came from the receiver: "Sister, what's wrong?"

"Guoguo, I have something to ask you." Zhou Wanwan said,

While drawing a few lines on the design with a pen, he said, "I'm making a door god necklace and want to add some obsidian to it. What do you think?"

"Obsidian?" Zhou Guo's voice sounded a little surprised. "Sister, haven't you always made jewelry in a fresh style? Why do you suddenly want to use obsidian?"

"I just want to try a new style." Zhou Wanwan smiled, "And I heard that obsidian is very effective in warding off evil spirits, so it's suitable for men to wear."

"Well, obsidian is really good." Zhou Guo paused, "But sister, you have to pay attention to the craftsmanship. Obsidian is very hard and it is not easy to carve."

"I know, that's why I asked you for help." Zhou Wanwan blinked, "Aren't you studying jewelry design? Give me some advice."

"Okay, then wait for me for a moment, I'll be there soon." Zhou Guo said and hung up the phone.

Not long after, Zhou Guo pushed open the door and walked into the jewelry store. He was wearing a simple black T-shirt.

She was holding a small bag in her hand, her face looked a little tired, but her eyes were shining with excitement.

"Sister, your store is getting more and more interesting." Zhou Guo looked around and said with a smile.

"Stop talking nonsense and help me take a look at this design." Zhou Wanwan handed him the revised design drawing.

Zhou Guo took the blueprint, looked at it carefully, and frowned slightly: "Sister, your design is a bit too cartoony. The texture of obsidian may not match it well."

"What should we do?" Zhou Wanwan was a little anxious. "It took me a long time to come up with this idea."

"Don't worry, I have an idea." Zhou Guo picked up a pen and drew a few lines on the design.

"Look, if the lines of the door god are made simpler and paired with the texture of obsidian, would it be more powerful?"

Zhou Wanwan stared at the drawing for a long time, her eyes gradually brightening up: "Yes! This looks more imposing!"

“Also, you can carve some simple patterns on the obsidian to add a sense of depth.”

Zhou Guo continued, "However, you have to be careful when carving, as obsidian is easy to break."

"Then I'll leave the carving to you." Zhou Wanwan patted his shoulder and smiled cunningly.

"Sister, you are exploiting my labor force." Zhou Guo shook his head helplessly, but still nodded, "Okay, after all, I am your brother."

"Then it's settled!" Zhou Wanwan stood up excitedly, "I'll go buy the obsidian right now."