Reborn Troops

Zhou Wanwan's works gradually gained more recognition, and her reputation spread in the sculpture world.

This gave her a rare opportunity to carve on ivory jade.

Ivory jade is an extremely precious material with a fine texture and warm color, making it very suitable for carving delicate works.

Zhou Wanwan knew that this was a great opportunity to showcase her talent, and she was determined to demonstrate her highest level in this creation.

She began to carefully study the properties of ivory jade, understanding its hardness and texture so that she could better carve it.

She knew that ivory jade was very hard and that special care needed to be taken when carving to avoid damaging the material.

At the same time, she also learned that ivory jade has a unique texture and can present rich layering in carving.

After preparing everything, Zhou Wanwan began to create.

She decided to create an ivory jade carving with the theme of "harvest", hoping to convey the joy of harvest and awe of nature through her work.

During the creative process, Zhou Wanwan encountered many difficulties.

Ivory jade is indeed very hard and is much more difficult to carve than amber.

Her fingers were injured many times while carving, but she did not give up.

She firmly believes that as long as she works hard, she will be able to create satisfactory works.

Just as she was working hard on her creation, Master Nakayama walked into her studio.

He looked at Zhou Wanwan's tired but determined expression and patted her shoulder gently.

"Wanwan, you have done your best. Carving is a form of expression. Don't be too impatient for success." Master Zhongshan said gently.

Zhou Wanwan raised her head, with doubt in her eyes: "Teacher, can I really do it?"

Master Zhongshan smiled and nodded: "I believe you can do it. You just need to find your own way to express the theme of harvest."

After hearing the teacher's words, hope was rekindled in Zhou Wanwan's heart.

She took a deep breath, then picked up the carving knife again and began to carve carefully on the ivory jade.

During the carving process, Zhou Wanwan kept thinking about how to make the theme of harvest more vivid.

She began to experiment with different carving techniques, carving out every detail with her knife.

Just when she was about to finish, suddenly, the ivory jade shattered.

Zhou Wanwan was stunned, with fear flashing in her eyes.

She looked at the broken ivory jade, her heart filled with disappointment and frustration.

Master Zhongshan walked up to her and patted her shoulder gently: “Wanwan, don’t be discouraged. This is just a small setback, you still have many opportunities.”

Zhou Wanwan raised her head, with a determined light in her eyes: “Teacher, I will try again.”

Master Zhongshan smiled and nodded: "I believe you, Wanwan."

Zhou Wanwan picked up the carving knife again and started carving again.

Her movements were more cautious than before, and every cut carried an understanding and expression of the theme of harvest.

Time passed again, and a tense atmosphere filled Zhou Wanwan's studio.

Her fingers danced nimbly on the ivory jade, her eyes focused and determined.

Suddenly, a round of applause broke out. Zhou Wanwan looked up and saw Master Zhongshan standing beside her with a satisfied smile on his face.

"Wanwan, you succeeded." Master Zhongshan said excitedly.

Zhou Wanwan looked at the ivory jade carving in her hands, her eyes sparkling with joy.

She finally succeeded in expressing the theme of harvest, with every detail coming to life.

"Teacher, I really did it." Zhou Wanwan said excitedly.

Master Zhongshan smiled and nodded: "You did a good job, Wanwan."

Zhou Wanwan's heart was filled with joy. She finally found her own way to express the theme of harvest vividly.

Zhou Wanwan sat in the corner of the studio, staring blankly at the broken ivory jade, her heart filled with self-blame and frustration.

Her best friend Qianqian gently pushed open the door, and when she saw Zhou Wanwan's appearance, her heart tightened and she walked over quickly.

"Wanwan, what's wrong with you?" Qianqian asked with concern, with a hint of worry in her voice.

Zhou Wanwan raised her head, tears in her eyes: "Qianqian, I... I damaged the ivory jade carving. Such precious material, I actually..."

Qianqian gently patted Zhou Wanwan's shoulder and comforted her, "Wanwan, don't blame yourself too much. Carving is a challenge in itself, and everyone makes mistakes. What's important is what you learned from it."

Zhou Wanwan shook her head, her voice choking: "But, that's a whole set of ivory jade! How could I be so careless..."

Qianqian sat next to Zhou Wanwan and held her hand: "Wanwan, you have tried your best. Didn't Master Zhongshan also say that? This is just a small setback, and you still have many opportunities."

Zhou Wanwan was silent for a while, and finally nodded: "You are right, Qianqian. I can't give up like this."

Qianqian smiled and said, "That's right! Come, let's think about what to do next."

Zhou Wanwan took a deep breath and cheered herself up again: "I want to try again. This time, I will be more careful and more focused."

Qianqian nodded: "Okay, I support you. However, you need to take a break and adjust your condition this time. Carving requires patience and concentration, and you are not in your current condition."

Zhou Wanwan looked at Qianqian gratefully: "Thank you, Qianqian. You always support me like this."

Qianqian smiled and said, "You are my best friend after all. Let's go have a cup of coffee and relax."

The two walked out of the studio and came to a nearby cafe. Qianqian ordered two cups of latte and handed one to Zhou Wanwan.

"Wanwan, do you know? I have been learning painting recently and have encountered many difficulties." Qianqian suddenly said.

Zhou Wanwan was a little surprised: "You are learning painting? Why haven't I heard you say that?"

Qianqian smiled and said, "I just started recently too. However, I found that painting and sculpting have a lot in common. Both require patience and concentration, and both require constant attempts and adjustments."

Zhou Wanwan nodded thoughtfully: "You are right. Carving and painting are both a form of expression, and both require feeling with the heart."

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian walked out of the cafe and decided to visit a nearby art gallery, hoping to gain some inspiration from it.

The exhibition hall displays a variety of artworks, including oil paintings, sculptures, porcelain, etc. Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian exchanged their views on art while viewing them.

Suddenly, a painting caught Zhou Wanwan's attention.

The painting depicts a sea of ​​withered flowers, with petals floating in the air and the colors gradually fading. Zhou Wanwan exclaimed: "This painting is so beautiful. Although the flowers are withered, it gives people a breath of life."

Qianqian nodded in agreement: "Yes, this painting makes me feel the impermanence and fragility of life. At the same time, it also makes people cherish the beauty in front of them..."