Reborn Troops

Zhou Wanwan sat in her small jewelry shop, holding a piece of cinnamon in her hand, with a hint of confusion in her eyes.

Her shop is located in an alley in the old city. Although the location is remote, she has been running it with great care, hoping to find a place for herself in this bustling city.

"Wanwan, what are you thinking about?" My best friend Qianqian pushed the door open and walked in, holding a bag of fresh cinnamon in her hand.

"Qianqian, you're here just in time." Zhou Wanwan raised her head, a hint of excitement flashing in her eyes, "I've been thinking recently, can I make some special handicrafts with cinnamon bark?"

Qianqian put down the bag in her hand and came over curiously, "Cinnamon? What can this thing do?"

"I don't know either, but I always feel that it has a special aroma, and maybe I can make something unique with it."

Zhou Wanwan picked up a piece of cinnamon and sniffed it gently, "Smell it, does it have a unique fragrance?"

Qianqian took the cinnamon and smelled it carefully. "It is indeed a bit special, but it is very hard. How can I make jewelry out of it?"

"I've been thinking about this too." Zhou Wanwan frowned, "Maybe we can polish it and make it into a necklace or bracelet."

"Polishing?" Qian Qian's eyes widened. "This is a technical job. Are you sure you can do it?"

"Let's give it a try. There's nothing to lose anyway." Zhou Wanwan smiled, with a hint of determination in her eyes.

In the next few days, Zhou Wanwan began to try to polish the cinnamon using various tools.

She first used a knife to scrape off the rough parts of the surface, then polished it carefully with sandpaper, and finally polished it with a polishing machine.

The whole process was tedious and time-consuming, but she enjoyed it.

"Wanwan, your craftsmanship is getting better and better." Qianqian couldn't help but admire the cinnamon necklace in Zhou Wanwan's hand.

"Still a long way to go."

Zhou Wanwan smiled modestly, "But this necklace is indeed interesting, what do you think?"

Qianqian took the necklace and examined it carefully. "It's really nice. It has an ancient feel, and the scent of cinnamon is also very special."

"That's good." Zhou Wanwan breathed a sigh of relief, "I was worried that you wouldn't like it."

It was an ordinary afternoon in Zhou Wanwan's jewelry store. The sunlight shone through the window onto her workbench, reflecting her focused expression.

She was carefully polishing a piece of cinnamon, trying to turn it into a unique piece of jewelry.

Just then, the shop door was gently pushed open and Master Zhongshan walked in.

"Wanwan, are you still busy?" The voice of Master Zhongshan, a famous master of craftsmanship and Zhou Wanwan's mentor, was gentle but powerful.

"Teacher, you are here!"

Zhou Wanwan raised her head, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, "I'm trying to make jewelry with cinnamon, what do you think of this idea?"

Master Zhongshan walked to the workbench and carefully looked at the cinnamon necklace in Zhou Wanwan's hand. "Well, it's a good idea. The aroma and texture of cinnamon are indeed very special. However, have you ever thought about how to make it more artistic and practical?"

Zhou Wanwan nodded and said, "I am indeed thinking about this issue, but I always feel that something is missing."

“Perhaps you could try combining cinnamon with other ingredients to create a richer texture.”

Master Nakayama suggested, “For example, you can embellish it with metals or gemstones, which will not only enhance the beauty of the jewelry, but also increase its value.”

Zhou Wanwan's eyes lit up, "Yes, why didn't I think of that? Teacher, you are so amazing!"

Master Zhongshan smiled and waved his hand, "This is just a suggestion. How to do it depends on your creativity. However, I came here today for another thing."

"What's the matter?" Zhou Wanwan asked curiously.

"There will be a craft exhibition in the city soon, and I would like to recommend you to participate."

Master Nakayama said, “This is a great opportunity to showcase your work and also allow you to meet more peers and clients.”

Zhou Wanwan hesitated, "But my work is not mature enough, I'm afraid..."

"Don't be afraid, Wanwan." Master Zhongshan encouraged, "Everyone has a process of growth, and the exhibition is a platform for learning and communication. I believe you will benefit from it."

Zhou Wanwan took a deep breath and nodded, "Okay, I'll participate. Thank you, teacher!"

In the next few days, Zhou Wanwan devoted herself to the creation of cinnamon jewelry.

She experimented with combining cinnamon with silver jewelry to create a series of unique necklaces and bracelets.

Each piece of work embodies her hard work and creativity, exuding the unique aroma of cinnamon and the luster of silver jewelry.

The day of the exhibition finally arrived, and Zhou Wanwan brought her works to the exhibition site.

Although her booth was not big, it was decorated very exquisitely and attracted the attention of many visitors.

"These jewels are really special. What materials are they made of?" a visitor asked curiously.

“It’s made with a combination of cinnamon and silver.”

Zhou Wanwan smiled and explained, "The aroma of cinnamon and the luster of silver jewelry complement each other. I hope it can bring a different feeling to everyone."