Reborn Troops

There is always a faint metallic smell in Zhou Wanwan's jewelry store, which is the breath of gold, silver, copper, iron and time intertwined.

Her store is not big, but every inch of space is filled with all kinds of jewelry, from simple silver jewelry to modern alloy jewelry. Zhou Wanwan is a thoughtful woman. She puts her heart and soul into every piece of jewelry, as if they have their own soul.

That afternoon, the sunlight shone through the window and onto a newly received order.

The owner of the order is a customer named Ms. Zhao, who requested a lucky bracelet with a coin theme. Ms. Zhao wrote on the order: "I often can't make up my mind at critical moments. I hope the coin on this bracelet can help me make up my mind and guide my life direction when I am hesitant."

Zhou Wanwan frowned as she looked at the order. She knew the design was unique, but the shape and weight of the coin, as well as how to make it removable, gave her a headache. She picked up the phone and dialed her best friend Qianqian's number.

"Qianqian, I have a troublesome order here. Can you give me some advice?" Zhou Wanwan's voice contained a hint of helplessness.

On the other end of the phone, Qianqian's voice was as relaxed as ever: "Wanwan, you always over-complicate things. A coin bracelet sounds very interesting. Just think of it as a challenge for yourself."

Zhou Wanwan sighed: "But the shape and weight of the coin, as well as how to design it so it can be removed, all give me a headache."

Qianqian smiled and said, "Wanwan, have you forgotten that you are a designer? Designers are there to solve problems. Think about it, isn't a coin just a round piece of metal? You can engrave some symbols or patterns on it to represent different choices. As for the problem of taking it off, you can design a simple buckle so that you can take it off when needed."

Zhou Wanwan listened to Qianqian's words, and her frown gradually relaxed. She began to think about what patterns could be engraved on the surface of the coin and how to design the buckle. She decided to accept this challenge, not only for Ms. Zhao, but also for herself.

In the next few days, Zhou Wanwan immersed herself in the design. She tried various solutions, but always felt that they were not perfect enough. She began to read various materials to find inspiration.

One day, she saw an old coin in an antique shop, and the pattern on the coin caught her eye. She decided to design a unique lucky bracelet based on the coin.

Zhou Wanwan started to make the coin. She first made a model of the coin with polymer clay, and then carved patterns on it.

She chose symbols that represent different choices, such as arrows for progress, circles for cycles, and triangles for stability. She carved with great care, striving for precision with every cut.

After the coin model was completed, Zhou Wanwan began to design the buckle. She tried several different structures and finally chose a simple and stable design.

She used fine silver wire to weave a small loop that could be easily snapped onto the coin and easily removed when needed.

In Zhou Wanwan's studio, sunlight shines through the half-open curtains onto her workbench, and the carving of the coin model is nearing completion.

Her fingers slid lightly over the clay, each stroke showing great concentration. After completing the last stroke, she breathed a sigh of relief and set the model aside to dry.

At this moment, the phone rang, breaking the silence in the room. Zhou Wanwan picked up the phone and saw Ms. Zhao's name on the screen. Her heart tightened and she answered the phone: "Ms. Zhao, hello, I already have some preliminary ideas about the design of the bracelet."

Ms. Zhao on the other end of the phone said in a gentle voice: "I heard that you are busy with this design recently. I wonder how the progress is? I am a little anxious here. I hope to see the finished product as soon as possible."

Zhou Wanwan tried her best to make her voice sound calm: "Ms. Zhao, I am speeding up the production and expect to finish the sample tomorrow. I will give you a satisfactory answer as soon as possible."

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Wanwan felt a surge of pressure. She knew that Ms. Zhao was a very demanding client, and if the design this time did not satisfy her, it might affect her reputation. She decided to work overtime to ensure that every detail was perfect.

The next morning, Zhou Wanwan arrived at the studio early to start the final assembly work. She put the carved coin model into the oven to bake, and after it hardened, she fixed it with a buckle woven with fine silver wire. She was very careful throughout the whole process, fearing any mistakes.

Just as she was about to finish assembling the bracelet, suddenly, the door of the studio was pushed open and Qianqian walked in. She saw Zhou Wanwan looking tired and asked with concern: "Wanwan, did you stay up late again last night?"

Zhou Wanwan raised her head and smiled: "Yes, this design is very important to me, I don't want any mistakes."

Qianqian walked closer to the workbench and carefully observed the bracelet in Zhou Wanwan's hand: "Wow, this bracelet is so beautiful, the pattern on the coin is very meaningful, and the design of the buckle is also very clever. Wanwan, you are such a talented designer."

Zhou Wanwan was amused by Qianqian's words: "You are always so good at talking. However, I am not completely relieved yet. I can only breathe a sigh of relief after Ms. Zhao confirms it."

Qianqian patted Zhou Wanwan's shoulder: "Don't worry, I believe Ms. Zhao will like it. By the way, let's go out for lunch and relax at noon today, okay?"

Zhou Wanwan nodded: "Okay, wait until I pack the bracelet and then we'll go."

The two of them finished packing the bracelet together. Zhou Wanwan put the bracelet into an exquisite gift box and prepared to personally deliver it to Ms. Zhao's company in the afternoon. Although she was a little nervous, she was more expectant and confident.

At noon, Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian had lunch in a cozy restaurant. The two chatted about recent interesting things in a relaxed and happy atmosphere. Zhou Wanwan gradually relaxed. She knew that no matter what the result was, she had tried her best.

After dinner, Zhou Wanwan brought the bracelet to Ms. Zhao's company. She took a deep breath and walked into Ms. Zhao's office. When Ms. Zhao saw the gift box in Zhou Wanwan's hand, a hint of expectation flashed in her eyes.

"Ms. Zhao, this is the bracelet designed for you. Please take a look." Zhou Wanwan handed the gift box to Ms. Zhao.