Reborn Troops

Zhou Wanwan sat in her jewelry store, staring at the glittering jewels with empty eyes. Her fingers unconsciously fiddled with an ordinary silver chain, but her heart was surging.

Her dream was to create a necklace that would have both a massage effect and be beautiful, but reality was always cruel, and her designs were rejected by herself time and time again.

"Wanwan, are you daydreaming again?" Qianqian's voice suddenly sounded in her ears, interrupting her thoughts.

Zhou Wanwan looked up and saw her best friend Qianqian standing at the door of the store with that familiar encouraging smile on her face. Qianqian was the kind of person who could always bring sunshine to others, and her presence always made Zhou Wanwan feel a little better.

"Qianqian, why are you here?" Zhou Wanwan forced a smile, trying to hide her frustration.

"I came to see you. I heard that you have been working on something new recently." Qianqian walked into the store and looked around. "But judging from your expression, it seems that the progress is not going well?"

Zhou Wanwan sighed and handed the silver chain to Qianqian, "Look, this is my latest design. Although it has a massage function, it's still a little lacking in appearance."

Qianqian took the necklace and examined it carefully. "Well, it is true that it looks a bit ordinary. But, Wanwan, you can't just give up like this."

"But I've tried countless times, and every time I felt it wasn't good enough." Zhou Wanwan's voice was full of helplessness.

"You know what, Wanwan," Qianqian said seriously as she sat opposite her, "sometimes, innovation is not just about adding something to the original. Sometimes what is needed is subtraction and simplification."

Zhou Wanwan was stunned for a moment, as if she was touched by Qianqian's words. She lowered her head in thought, her fingers unconsciously drawing circles on the table.

“Simplify?” she murmured. “I’ve always thought about how to add more elements, but I never thought about simplifying.”

Qianqian nodded, "Yes, sometimes the simplest designs are the most beautiful. You might as well give it a try, starting with the most basic shapes and materials, and see if you can find new inspiration."

Zhou Wanwan's eyes gradually brightened up, and she seemed to have found a new direction. She stood up, walked to the workbench, picked up tools and materials, and began to try new designs.

Qianqian sat aside and watched her quietly. She knew that Zhou Wanwan needed not only encouragement, but also a new perspective.

Time passed unnoticed, Zhou Wanwan was immersed in her own world, trying again and again, revising again and again. Qianqian would occasionally give some suggestions, but most of the time, she just accompanied quietly.

Zhou Wanwan's fingers slid gently on the silver chain, and a new light flashed in her eyes. She began to try to remove the extra decorations, leaving only the core massage function and simple lines. Qianqian's words were like a lamp, illuminating her way forward.

"Qianqian, what do you think of this?" Zhou Wanwan held up a newly designed necklace. Its appearance was simple yet elegant, and the silver chain shone with a soft luster under the light.

Qianqian took the necklace and smiled with satisfaction after carefully examining it. "Wanwan, this looks much better. The simple design actually highlights its functionality."

Zhou Wanwan finally showed a long-lost smile on her face, "Thank you, Qianqian. Your advice is really helpful."

"You're welcome, we are friends." Qianqian said with a smile, "But how do you plan to promote this new product?"

Zhou Wanwan pondered for a while, "I want to hold a small launch event and invite some fashion bloggers and potential customers to experience it. With their feedback, I can further improve the design."

Qianqian nodded in agreement, "That's a good idea. I know a few influential people in the fashion industry and can help you connect with them."

In the next few days, Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian were busy. They carefully planned every detail of the press conference, from the venue layout to the invitation list, striving for perfection in every step.

On the day of the press conference, Zhou Wanwan was nervous and excited. She stood at the entrance of the venue to greet every guest who arrived, while Qianqian was busy taking photos and promoting on social media.

"Hello everyone, welcome to our new product launch." Zhou Wanwan stood on the stage, her voice trembling a little, "Today, I want to introduce to you our newly designed massage necklace. It is not only beautiful, but also can provide you with a comfortable massage experience in daily life."

Following her introduction, several models walked onto the stage, displaying their newly designed necklaces. Under the lights, the luster of the necklaces and the models' elegant postures complemented each other, and there were exclamations of admiration in the venue.

Under the lights of the press conference, Zhou Wanwan's eyes swept across the venue, her heart beating faster, and every detail seemed particularly important.

She took a deep breath and continued her introduction: "The design of this necklace is inspired by the simplicity and harmony of nature. We hope that it can not only become the highlight of your daily matching, but also become a part of your healthy life."

Following her introduction, several models walked onto the stage, displaying their newly designed necklaces. Under the lights, the luster of the necklaces and the models' elegant postures complemented each other, and there were exclamations of admiration in the venue.

“This is so beautiful,” one fashion blogger whispered to her companion, “I can almost imagine how great it would look in my everyday outfit.”

When Zhou Wanwan heard these words, a warm current surged in her heart. She knew that all the efforts were worth it.

After the press conference, Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian cleaned up the venue together. Qianqian looked at Zhou Wanwan and said with a smile: "Wanwan, you did a great job. I see those bloggers and customers like your design very much."

Zhou Wanwan smiled slightly, "Thank you, Qianqian. Without your help, I might not be able to do so well."

At this moment, a middle-aged lady walked towards them with admiration in her eyes, "I like your design very much. I want to know your inspiration for designing this necklace. Are you interested?"

Zhou Wanwan's eyes lit up, she could hardly believe her ears, "Of course, I'm very honored."

Qian Qian watched from the side and was also happy for Zhou Wan Wan. She knew that this was a huge opportunity for Zhou Wan Wan...