Reborn Troops

Zhou Wanwan’s jewelry store is located on a commercial street in the city center. Most of the jewelry in the store are designed by Zhou Wanwan herself. The style is simple and niche.

Zhou Wanwan is a thoughtful woman. She likes to study the materials and craftsmanship of various jewelry, and often stays up late for a design detail.

There were not many customers in the store that afternoon, and Zhou Wanwan was sitting behind the counter flipping through a jewelry design magazine.

The sunlight came in through the glass window and shone on her face, making her look particularly focused.

"Wanwan, are you studying these boring things again?" Qianqian pushed the door open, holding a cup of milk tea in her hand, and walked to the counter with a smile.

Zhou Wanwan looked up at her and smiled: "You came at the right time. I just saw a new design and I think it's very interesting."

Qianqian put the milk tea on the counter and took a look at the design drawing in the magazine.

She curled her lips and said, "Another outdated design. Wanwan, can you be a little more creative?"

Zhou Wanwan was stunned for a moment and frowned: "What do you mean?"

Qianqian sighed, sat on the chair next to the counter, and crossed her legs:

“Look, the jewelry on the market now is all the same, pearls, diamonds, gold, everyone is tired of it.

No matter how you design it, it’s just a change of shape, nothing new.”

Zhou Wanwan frowned, feeling a little unhappy, but didn't show it: "Then how do you think it should be designed?"

Qianqian's eyes lit up, as if she had been waiting for this question:

"I think you should design something unique. For example, how about a shell-shaped gripper?"

"A shell-shaped claw?" Zhou Wanwan was stunned for a moment, thinking that this idea was a bit strange.

"Aren't all grippers ordinary metal clips? A shell-shaped one... isn't that too weird?"

Qianqian shook her head and said seriously: "Why is it strange?

Just think about it, shells are so beautiful, and each shell has a different shape and is unique.

If you could design a shell-shaped gripper, it would definitely attract a lot of attention.”

Zhou Wanwan frowned, feeling a little hesitant. She has always been a cautious person and doesn't like taking risks, especially when it comes to her own designs.

But what Qianqian said does make sense. The jewelry on the market is indeed becoming more and more homogenized. If you want to stand out, you may really need some bold attempts.

"But...will it be difficult to make a shell-shaped clamp?" Zhou Wanwan asked worriedly.

Qian Qian waved her hands and said nonchalantly, "Oh, don't think too much. Don't you know a lot of people in jewelry factories?

Let them help you think of a solution. Besides, if you really make it, it will definitely be a hit.”

Zhou Wanwan was silent for a while, feeling a little shaken. She looked at Qianqian.

I looked at the magazine in my hand again, and suddenly I felt that those design drawings became boring.

Maybe Qianqian was right, she needed some new inspiration, something different.

"Okay, I'll try." Zhou Wanwan finally nodded with a smile on her face.

Qianqian immediately clapped her hands and smiled like a successful little fox: "That's right! I knew you wouldn't let me down."

Zhou Wanwan smiled, but she felt a little uneasy. She always felt that this idea was a bit risky, but since Qianqian supported it so much, she couldn't say anything.

In the next few days, Zhou Wanwan began to design a shell-shaped gripper.

She read a lot of information and studied the shapes and textures of various shells.

I even went to the beach to pick up some shells and carefully observed their details.

However, as the design progressed, Zhou Wanwan felt more and more that this idea was somewhat unrealistic.

The shapes of shells are complex and varied, and it is almost impossible to perfectly restore them using metal materials.

Moreover, the practicality of the gripper is also very important. If the design is too complicated, it may affect the use effect.

"What should I do?" Zhou Wanwan sat at the workbench, holding a pencil in her hand.

She had drawn more than a dozen designs, but none of them satisfied her.

At this moment, Qianqian came again. She pushed open the door and saw Zhou Wanwan's sad face.

I couldn't help but laugh: "What's wrong? Haven't you figured out how to design it yet?"

Zhou Wanwan sighed and handed the design to Qianqian: "Look, these designs are not ideal. The shape of the shell is too complicated, and it is difficult to restore it with metal materials."

Qianqian took the design drawing, flipped through it casually, and curled her lips: "Hey, don't think so much.

Design is supposed to be creative. You can’t always stick to reality, you have to be bolder.”

Zhou Wanwan frowned, feeling a little unhappy: "But, design also has to consider practicality. If the thing is not useful, it is useless no matter how beautiful it is."

Qian Qian waved her hands and said nonchalantly, "Hey, don't be so rigid.

People nowadays buy jewelry just for its appearance, right? Who cares whether it is practical or not? "

Zhou Wanwan was silent for a while, feeling a little shaken. She has always been a person who pays attention to details, but Qianqian's words are not without reason.

Maybe she really needs to let go of some of her inherent ideas and try something new.

Zhou Wanwan was stuck in a design dilemma, and Qianqian's suggestions made her feel a little confused.

Just then, the shop door was gently pushed open and a familiar figure walked in.

"Wanwan, are you still busy?" Master Zhongshan's voice was gentle and powerful, with a hint of concern.

Zhou Wanwan raised her head and saw the teacher's familiar face, and she immediately felt at ease.

She quickly stood up and said respectfully, "Teacher, why are you here?"

Master Zhongshan smiled, walked to the counter, and glanced at the design drawings and scattered shells on the table:

"I heard you were designing a shell-shaped gripper. I came to see how it was going."

Seeing this, Qianqian immediately stood up and greeted with a smile: "Hello, Mr. Zhongshan! I am Wanwan's friend Qianqian."

Master Zhongshan nodded, his eyes still fixed on Zhou Wanwan's design:

"These designs look interesting, but it seems like we have encountered some difficulties?"

Zhou Wanwan sighed and said helplessly: “Yes, teacher.

The shape of the shell is too complex to be perfectly reproduced using metal materials, and practicality is also a problem.”

Master Zhongshan smiled slightly, picked up a design drawing and looked at it carefully:

“Design does need to consider practicality and technological feasibility, but it does not have to be too rigidly tied to reality.

Sometimes, appropriate innovation and breakthroughs can bring unexpected results.”