Reborn Troops

Zhou Wanwan's jewelry store is located on an antique street, and the decoration inside the store is full of oriental charm. On this day, the sun shines through the carved window lattices and sprinkles on the display cabinets, reflecting patches of golden light. Ms. Zhao, a well-dressed middle-aged lady, slowly walked into the store.

"I heard that you can customize all kinds of unique jewelry here." Ms. Zhao's voice was gentle and polite.

Zhou Wanwan came forward with a smile, "Yes, Ms. Zhao, we can customize personalized jewelry according to customer needs. Do you have any special requirements?"

Ms. Zhao looked around and her eyes finally fell on a painting of bamboo. "I want to make a pair of earrings out of bamboo. They must be hollow."

Zhou Wanwan's heart tightened. The hollow bamboo earrings were not only complicated in craftsmanship, but also hard to find. She hesitated for a moment and was about to decline when she heard brisk footsteps at the door.

"Wanwan, here I am!" Qianqian, Zhou Wanwan's best friend and her source of inspiration, walked in with a sunny smile.

"Qianqian, you came at the right time. Ms. Zhao wants to customize a pair of hollow bamboo earrings." Zhou Wanwan explained to Qianqian.

After taking a quick look at Ms. Zhao, she turned to Zhou Wanwan and said, "Wanwan, you can actually design a pair of jade bamboo earrings that have the image of bamboo and meet Ms. Zhao's requirements."

Zhou Wanwan's eyes lit up, but Qianqian immediately lowered her voice, "However, Wanwan, Ms. Zhao is not a simple person. She insisted on a hollow design, and she may have ulterior motives. You have to be careful, this request may be related to crime."

Zhou Wanwan was shocked. She had never thought that her store would be involved in such a thing. She looked at Ms. Zhao, her heart full of doubts and vigilance.

"Ms. Zhao, your request is very unique. We need some time to consider how to achieve it." Zhou Wanwan tried her best to remain calm.

Ms. Zhao nodded. "Of course, I understand. But I hope to get a reply as soon as possible."

After seeing Ms. Zhao off, Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian sat in the store, looking at each other.

"Qianqian, what do you think I should do?" Zhou Wanwan's voice trembled slightly.

"Wanwan, I think you should first understand Ms. Zhao's background and see if this design really poses risks," Qianqian suggested.

Zhou Wanwan nodded. She decided to start by investigating Ms. Zhao’s background…

In Zhou Wanwan's jewelry store, the sun was still warm and bright, but the atmosphere at the moment was very different from the past. Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian sat beside an antique coffee table, their brows furrowed, obviously troubled by Ms. Zhao's special request.

"Wanwan, we can't act rashly like this." Qianqian's voice was low and her eyes revealed worry.

Zhou Wanwan nodded, her fingers tapping lightly on the table. "I know, but I don't want to lose this opportunity. Ms. Zhao looks like a big customer. If we can meet her needs, it will be good for our store's reputation and business."

Qianqian sighed, "I understand your thoughts, but you also heard that she insisted on a hollow design, which is itself very unusual. We can't be unprepared."

Zhou Wanwan took a deep breath and said, "You are right. I should investigate Ms. Zhao's background first."

The two decided to act separately, Qianqian was responsible for contacting some familiar contacts, while Zhou Wanwan began to search for information about Ms. Zhao on the Internet. As time passed, Zhou Wanwan's brows furrowed more and more. She found that Ms. Zhao seemed to be connected to many high-end social circles, but the specific details were elusive.

At this moment, Qianqian's cell phone rang. She answered the call and her face gradually became solemn. After hanging up the phone, she turned to Zhou Wanwan, "Wanwan, I heard some news that Ms. Zhao seems to be related to a multinational company. That company has recently attracted much attention for suspected illegal transactions."

Zhou Wanwan's heart sank, "Could it be that Ms. Zhao's request is really related to crime?"

Qianqian nodded, "We can't rule out this possibility. Wanwan, you have to be careful, we can't get ourselves into trouble."

Zhou Wanwan was silent for a while, then stood up and said, "I understand. I will politely decline Ms. Zhao's request."

Just when Zhou Wanwan was about to call Ms. Zhao, the door of the store was pushed open again, and Ms. Zhao came back in person, with a barely perceptible trace of anxiety on her face.

"I heard that you are still considering my request. I hope to explain it in person." Ms. Zhao's voice was still gentle, but there was a hint of urgency in her eyes.

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian looked at each other, and then Zhou Wanwan said, "Ms. Zhao, we are indeed still considering it, but we must also consider the feasibility and safety of the design."

Ms. Zhao nodded. "I understand, but I can assure you that my request will not cause you any trouble. This pair of earrings is very important to me. It is to commemorate a relative of mine."

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian exchanged glances. Ms. Zhao's explanation seemed reasonable, but the doubts in their hearts were not completely eliminated.

“Ms. Zhao, we can try the design, but we need more time to make sure everything is legal and safe.” Zhou Wanwan said cautiously.

Ms. Zhao seemed relieved. "Of course, I understand. I look forward to your good news."

After seeing Ms. Zhao off, Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian sat down again, both with mixed feelings.

"Wanwan, do we really want to take this order?" Qianqian's tone was filled with worry.

Zhou Wanwan took a deep breath and said, "I want to wait a little longer to see if I can find more information about Ms. Zhao. We can't just give up, but we can't act blindly either."

Qianqian nodded, "Okay, let's be careful together."

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian were busy for the next few days. They tried to learn more about Ms. Zhao from various channels, and also started to design the pair of hollow bamboo earrings...

The atmosphere in Zhou Wanwan's jewelry store was still tense. Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian were concentrating on the design drawings, trying to ensure the legality and safety of the design while meeting Ms. Zhao's requirements. Suddenly, the door of the store was gently pushed open, and a figure walked in.

"Excuse me, is anyone there?" The person's voice was gentle, but with a hint of firmness that could not be ignored.

Zhou Wanwan looked up and saw a middle-aged man, well-dressed and with an extraordinary temperament. She stood up and said, "I am you, may I ask who you are?"

The man smiled and said, "I'm a friend of Ms. Zhao. I heard that you are designing a special pair of earrings for her. I have something I want to talk to you about."

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian exchanged glances, both of them a little confused. Zhou Wanwan motioned Zhang Ming to sit down, "Please sit down, Mr. Li. We are indeed considering Ms. Zhao's earrings. I wonder if you have any advice?"

Zhang Ming sat down with a serious expression. "I know Ms. Zhao's request may confuse you, but I can tell you that this pair of earrings means a lot to Ms. Zhao. It is not only to commemorate her relatives, but also involves an important promise."

Qian Qian couldn't help but interrupt, "We also want to help Ms. Zhao, but we have to make sure everything is legal and safe. We heard that Ms. Zhao is associated with a multinational company suspected of illegal transactions, which makes us have to be cautious."

Zhang Ming nodded. "I understand your concerns. I can assure you that Ms. Zhao's relationship with that company is not as rumored. She needs a hollow design because the earrings need to hide a small storage device that contains extremely important information to her."

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian were both shocked. This explanation was beyond their expectations. Zhou Wanwan asked cautiously, "Can you tell us more? We don't want to be involved in any illegal activities."

Zhang Ming sighed, "I can understand your concerns. In fact, Ms. Zhao is protecting an important piece of evidence that concerns the safety of many people. She chose you because she believes in your skills and integrity."

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian were silent for a while, and then Zhou Wanwan spoke, "Mr. Zhang, we need time to think about it. We don't want to regret a momentary decision."

Zhang Ming stood up and said, "Of course, I understand. I look forward to your good news. At the same time, I also hope that you can keep this secret, which is very important to Ms. Zhao."

After seeing Zhang Ming off, Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian sat down again, their moods becoming even more complicated.

"Wanwan, the situation is more complicated than we thought." There was worry in Qianqian's voice.

Zhou Wanwan nodded, "Yes, we need more information to make a decision. We can't just get involved so easily."

In the next few days, Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian were busy trying to learn more about Ms. Zhao and Zhang Ming from various channels, and also began to re-examine the design of the hollow bamboo earrings. However, as the investigation deepened, they found that the backgrounds of Ms. Zhao and Zhang Ming became more and more complicated, and seemed to hide unknown secrets.

The atmosphere in Zhou Wanwan's jewelry store became increasingly solemn. Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian were sitting at the coffee table, their brows furrowed, obviously troubled by the latest news.

"Wanwan, are you sure this information smuggling incident is related to Ms. Zhao?" Qianqian's voice was a little uneasi.

Zhou Wanwan nodded, her fingers tapping lightly on the table. "I can't be sure, but the timing is too coincidental. We just started investigating Ms. Zhao, and this happened."

Qianqian sighed, "This makes it more difficult for us to make a decision. If we continue to design earrings for Ms. Zhao, we may get into bigger trouble."

While the two were discussing, the door of the store was pushed open again, and the sound of hurried footsteps broke the silence in the store. A young woman walked in quickly, her face was pale and she looked very anxious.

"Excuse me, is Zhou Wanwan here?" The woman's voice trembled.

Zhou Wanwan stood up and said, "It's me. May I ask who you are?"

The woman took a breath and said, "I am Ms. Zhao's assistant, my name is Li Ting. Ms. Zhao is in trouble, and she has been taken away by the police!"

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian were both shocked. Zhou Wanwan quickly asked Li Ting to sit down. "What happened? Why was Ms. Zhao taken away?"

After sitting down, Li Ting said anxiously, "The police suspected that Ms. Zhao was involved in a case of information smuggling. But in fact, Ms. Zhao was framed. She had been trying to expose the illegal behavior of that multinational company, but she didn't expect to be bitten back by them."

Qianqian couldn't help but interrupt, "So how is Ms. Zhao now? What do we need to do?"

Li Ting shook her head. "I don't know. Ms. Zhao asked me to come to you. She said that only you can help her. She needs the pair of earrings. That is the only evidence that can prove her innocence."

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian exchanged glances, both hesitant. Zhou Wanwan asked cautiously, "Li Ting, can you guarantee that Ms. Zhao is innocent? We don't want to regret a momentary decision."

Li Ting nodded. "I can guarantee with my life that Ms. Zhao is innocent. She has been fighting for justice, and now she needs our help."

Zhou Wanwan took a deep breath and said, "Okay, we will finish the design of the earrings as soon as possible. But we will also continue to investigate to make sure everything is legal and safe."

Li Ting stood up and said, "Thank you. I will tell Ms. Zhao the news as soon as possible. She will definitely be very grateful."

After seeing Li Ting off, Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian sat down again, their moods becoming even more complicated.

"Wanwan, do we really want to help Ms. Zhao?" Qianqian's voice was filled with worry.

Zhou Wanwan nodded, "Yes, we can't just stand by and watch someone die. But we must also be careful to make sure we don't become someone else's pawn."

In the next few days, Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian were busy. They not only had to complete the design of the earrings, but also continued to investigate Ms. Zhao's case. As the investigation deepened, they found that there was a bigger conspiracy behind Ms. Zhao's case, which seemed to involve more people and forces.

At this moment, Zhou Wanwan received an anonymous call. The person on the other end of the phone said in a low voice, "Zhou Wanwan, I know you are helping Ms. Zhao design earrings. But I warn you, if you continue to interfere in this matter, you will also be in danger."

Zhou Wanwan's heart tightened, "Who are you? Why are you threatening us?"

The person on the other end of the phone sneered, "It doesn't matter who I am. What's important is that you should know that there are some things you can't interfere with. If you don't want to get into trouble, you'd better stop your plan immediately."

After the call was hung up, Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian both felt a chill. They knew that they had been involved in a situation that was more complicated than they had imagined. But they also knew that they couldn't just give up, they had to fight for justice.