Reborn Troops

Zhou Wanwan sat in her small jewelry shop, the sunlight outside the window shining through the mottled leaves onto her workbench.

Her fingers gently stroked a piece of enamel, but her heart was confused.

Ms. Lin's order was like a heavy stone pressing on her heart. She needed to design a pair of fairy-tale-like enamel earrings, but her inspiration seemed to be stuck by something.

"Wanwan, you look like you've lost your soul."

Master Zhongshan's voice suddenly rang in her ears, and his sharp eyes stared straight at her through his reading glasses.

Zhou Wanwan looked up and saw the master standing at the door with a cup of hot tea in his hand.

She smiled bitterly and said, "Master, I am worried about Ms. Lin's order. She wants a fairytale atmosphere, but I just can't grasp that feeling."

Master Zhongshan came over, sat opposite her, blew away the hot air in the teacup, and said, "Aren't fairy tales colorful and full of fantasy? Think about it, what was your favorite story when you were a child?"

Zhou Wanwan was stunned for a moment, and the fairy tales her mother told her when she was a child emerged in her mind.

What she remembered most clearly was Cinderella, the girl wearing crystal shoes and riding a pumpkin carriage to attend the ball. Her eyes lit up, as if she had found her direction.

"Master, I got it! I can design the earrings into the shape of a pumpkin carriage, and then use enamel to create a colorful effect, just like Cinderella's ball." Zhou Wanwan said excitedly.

Master Zhongshan nodded and said, "That's right, but you have to remember that fairy tales are not just about colors, but also about stories. You have to let each piece of enamel have its own story, so that the earrings will have life."

Zhou Wanwan started to work. She first used a pencil to outline the shape of the pumpkin carriage on paper, and then began to choose the color of the enamel.

She chose a warm orange as the main color, then added touches of blue and green in varying shades, and finally used gold to outline the details.

In Zhou Wanwan's studio, sunlight shines through the window onto her workbench. Her fingers shuttle between the enamel fragments, as if weaving a colorful dream.

Her best friend Qianqian sat beside her, holding a cup of coffee in her hand, looking at her tenderly.

"Wanwan, it looks like you've found your inspiration. This pair of earrings will definitely be beautiful."

Qianqian said softly, her voice was like a clear spring, bringing a sense of coolness to Zhou Wanwan.

Zhou Wanwan looked up, her eyes sparkling with excitement, "Qianqian, you don't know, when I think of the story of Cinderella, I seem to see those colors dancing, and every detail has life."

Qianqian smiled and nodded, "That's good. I believe you can create amazing works. But how do you plan to let these enamels tell stories?"

Zhou Wanwan pondered for a moment, then said, "I want to engrave some small patterns on the back of the earrings, such as Cinderella's dancing shoes, or her bird friends. In this way, everyone who wears the earrings can feel that fairy tale world."

Qianqian's eyes lit up, "What a great idea! This way, the earrings are not just decorations, but they can also tell stories."

The two were chatting animatedly when the door of the studio was suddenly pushed open and Ms. Lin walked in. She saw the design sketch on Zhou Wanwan's desk and showed a look of surprise in her eyes.

"Are these the earrings you designed for my order? They are so beautiful!" Ms. Lin exclaimed.

Zhou Wanwan stood up and explained nervously: "Yes, Ms. Lin. I tried to incorporate fairy tales into the design. I hope you like it."

Ms. Lin walked closer to the table and looked at the sketch carefully. "I like it very much, especially the design of the pumpkin carriage. It is so creative. However, I hope the earrings can have some special features, such as..."

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian looked at each other and saw confusion in each other's eyes.

Ms. Lin continued, “I hope the earrings can be interactive. For example, when people touch the earrings lightly, they will recall their childhood…”

In Zhou Wanwan's studio, the sunlight still shines warmly on her workbench.

She sat around a small round table with Qianqian and Ms. Lin, discussing the design of the earrings.

"Memories of the 1980s," Zhou Wanwan pondered, "The most unforgettable things for the children back then should be those classic cartoons and toys."

Qianqian nodded in agreement, "Yes, and those colorful plastic toys."

Ms. Lin's eyes flashed with nostalgia. "Yes, those are our childhood memories. If we can incorporate these elements into the earring design, it will definitely be very attractive."

Zhou Wanwan began to form specific images in her mind. She picked up a pen and sketched out a few simple patterns. "We can design an earring that can be transformed."

Qianqian clapped her hands excitedly. "This is a great idea! This way, the earrings will be interactive and people will be reminded of their childhood when they see them."

Ms. Lin also smiled with satisfaction. "Your creativity really surprises me. However, I hope this design can have some deeper meaning, such as reminding people to cherish the innocence and beauty of childhood."

Zhou Wanwan nodded, "I understand what you mean. We can design a mechanism so that when people touch the earrings lightly, the earrings will change shape and play a classic cartoon theme song at the same time, allowing people to instantly return to that carefree era."

After hearing this, Ms. Lin's eyes flashed with emotion, "This design is so perfect, I believe it will become a treasure in people's hearts."

In Zhou Wanwan's studio, sunlight shines through the window onto her workbench, forming a warm spot of light.

She, Qianqian and Ms. Lin continued to sit around the small round table, discussing the final design of the earrings.