Reborn Troops

Zhou Wanwan sat in her small jewelry store, holding a pencil in her hand, her brows furrowed. The dim light in the store shone on her slightly tired face.

A piece of white paper was spread out on the table in front of her, with a few scribbled sketches on it, but she was not satisfied with the results no matter how she looked at them.

"How is this thing designed?" she said to herself, with a hint of helplessness in her voice.

Just then, the door of the store was pushed open, and a gust of cold wind rushed in. Zhou Wanwan raised her head and saw a middle-aged man walking in.

He was wearing a dark suit, carrying a briefcase, and had a faint smile on his face.

"Boss Zhou, long time no see." The man walked to the counter and nodded slightly.

Zhou Wanwan was stunned for a moment, then recognized the other person. Zhao Zhide, the boss of a large local company, rarely patronized a small shop like hers.

She quickly stood up and put on a smile on her face: "Mr. Zhao, why are you here? You are such a rare guest."

Zhao Zhide smiled, took out a piece of red paper from his briefcase and handed it to Zhou Wanwan: "Boss Zhou, I have an order that I would like to ask you for help."

Zhou Wanwan took the paper and opened it. It was a design for a New Year's red envelope. She looked up in confusion and asked, "Mr. Zhao, what is this?"

Zhao Zhide explained: "Our company gives out New Year's red envelopes to employees every year. This year I want to add some special decorations to the red envelopes.

For example, gemstones and the like. I heard that you have a lot of experience in this area, so I came to find you. "

Zhou Wanwan's heart tightened. Gemstone decorations? Although she opened a jewelry store, she usually made small accessories.

She had never received such a big order before. She hesitated for a moment, but still nodded: "Mr. Zhao, I will try my best."

Zhao Zhide nodded with satisfaction: "Then I'll leave it to you, Boss Zhou. I hope to see the samples within a week."

After seeing Zhao Zhide off, Zhou Wanwan sat on a chair, feeling very nervous.

She picked up the design and looked at it carefully, but her mind went blank. Gemstone decoration? She didn't even know how to start.

Just then, her cell phone rang. She picked it up and saw that it was her best friend Qianqian calling.

"Wanwan, what are you doing?" A light voice came from the other end of the phone, with a hint of laziness.

Zhou Wanwan sighed: "Don't mention it, I got a big order, but I don't know how to design it."

"What order?" Qianqian asked curiously.

Zhou Wanwan briefly explained Zhao Zhide's order. After listening to it, Qianqian was silent for a while, and then said:

"Wanwan, you need to think about this carefully. Gemstone decoration is not a trivial matter. You need to find someone who knows the business and ask him."

Zhou Wanwan nodded: "I think so too, but who among the people I know understands this?"

Qianqian smiled and said, "Have you forgotten that I have a friend who designs jewelry? I'll ask her for you."

Zhou Wanwan's eyes lit up: "Really? That's great!"

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Wanwan felt a little relieved. She picked up a pencil and started drawing on the paper.

Although she didn't have any specific ideas in her mind, she felt that she should at least draw a rough outline first.

Zhou Wanwan put down the pencil in her hand, took a deep breath, and dialed Master Zhongshan's number.

A gentle and steady voice came from the other end of the phone: "Wanwan, it's so late, what's the matter?"

"Teacher, I have encountered some design difficulties and would like to ask you for help." There was a hint of urgency in Zhou Wanwan's voice.

Master Zhongshan smiled and said, "Don't be impatient, speak slowly."

Zhou Wanwan briefly explained Zhao Zhide's order and her own ideas, and finally sighed:

"Teacher, I really don't know how to start. Gemstone decoration is too unfamiliar to me."

Master Zhongshan was silent for a while, then said: “Wanwan, design is not only a skill, but also a transmission of emotion.

Gemstone decoration is complex, but once you understand its essence, you can find inspiration.”

"But I don't even know the types of gems, let alone how to match them." Zhou Wanwan was a little frustrated.

"How about this, you come to my studio tomorrow and we can talk about it in detail," Master Zhongshan suggested.

Zhou Wanwan's eyes lit up: "Really? That's great! Thank you, teacher!"

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Wanwan felt a little relieved. She picked up a pencil and started drawing on the paper.

Although she didn't have any specific ideas in her mind, she felt that she should at least draw a rough outline first.

The next morning, Zhou Wanwan came to Master Sun Yat-sen's studio.

The studio is located in an old building in the city center. There is a quaint wooden sign hanging on the door that reads "Zhongshan Design Studio."

Pushing open the door, Zhou Wanwan saw Master Zhongshan sitting in front of a large table, holding a gem in his hand.

He looked at her carefully. When he heard footsteps, he looked up and greeted her with a smile: "Wanwan, here you are."

"Teacher, I'm sorry to bother you." Zhou Wanwan said a little embarrassedly.

Master Zhongshan waved his hand and said, "You're welcome. Please sit down."

After Zhou Wanwan sat down, Master Zhongshan handed her the gem in his hand: "This is a ruby, take a look."

Zhou Wanwan took the gem and looked at it carefully. The gem sparkled charmingly in the sun. She couldn't help but exclaimed: "It's so beautiful."

Master Zhongshan nodded and said: "The beauty of a gem is not only in its color and luster.

It is more about the culture and history it carries. Every gem has its own unique story.”

Zhou Wanwan nodded thoughtfully: "Teacher, I understand. Design is not only external decoration, but also the transmission of inner emotions."

Master Zhongshan smiled with satisfaction: "Very good, you have a preliminary understanding. Next, let's see how to incorporate these gems into the design."