Reborn Troops

Zhou Wanwan’s jewelry store is located in a small alley in the old city. The walls are hung with all kinds of jewelry, including traditional jade pendants and modern titanium steel bracelets.

Zhou Wanwan is a thoughtful person. She always feels that jewelry is not just a decoration, but also a symbol of emotion.

In order to attract business, she has recently studied many trendy jewelry designs and even started trying to carve some unique patterns using different gemstones.

There were not many customers in the store that afternoon. Zhou Wanwan was sitting behind the counter reading a book about gem carving.

The sunlight shone through the window onto her face. She frowned slightly, as if she was thinking about some difficult problem.

Just then, the shop door was pushed open and a tall man walked in.

"Excuse me, is this Zhou Wanwan's jewelry store?" The man's voice was low and powerful.

Zhou Wanwan looked up and saw a man in a black windbreaker standing at the door. His eyes were deep, as if hiding some story.

Zhou Wanwan was stunned for a moment, then stood up and said with a smile: "Yes, I am Zhou Wanwan. What do you need?"

The man walked into the store, looked around, then walked to the counter, took out a photo from his pocket and handed it to Zhou Wanwan.

The photo shows an astronaut-shaped sweater chain with a very unique design. There is also a small gem inlaid on the astronaut's helmet.

"I want to order a sweater chain like this," the man said, "but I want you to carve an astronaut's helmet with a special gemstone."

Zhou Wanwan took the photo, looked at it carefully, and felt a little troubled.

Although she had studied many gemstones, this was the first time she had seen an astronaut-shaped sweater chain.

She raised her head, looked at the man, and asked, "What kind of gem would you like to use?"

The man was silent for a moment, as if thinking. Then he said, "I heard there is a gem called moonstone.

It has a special sheen, like moonlight shining on a lake. What do you think of using it to carve an astronaut's helmet?"

Zhou Wanwan frowned. She knew about moonstone, but its hardness was not high, so it might be difficult to carve.

She was about to explain when she suddenly remembered her best friend Qianqian, who was a gem expert and might be able to give some advice.

"How about this," Zhou Wanwan said, "I have a friend who is a gem expert. I'll ask her opinion first and then give you a reply. Is that okay?"

The man nodded and said, "Okay, my name is Li Xingran, you can contact me anytime." After that, he handed Zhou Wanwan a business card, then turned and left.

Zhou Wanwan looked at Li Xingran's back, feeling a little confused.

This man didn't look like an ordinary customer. There was an indescribable complex emotion in his eyes.

She shook her head, put the photo and business card on the counter, then picked up her phone and called Qianqian.

"Hello, Qianqian, it's me, Wanwan." Zhou Wanwan said, "I have a question I want to ask you."

A hearty laugh came from the other end of the phone: "Hey, Wanwan, you finally remembered me? Tell me, what's the matter?"

Zhou Wanwan briefly explained Li Xingran's request, and then asked, "What do you think of using moonstone to carve an astronaut's helmet?"

Qianqian was silent for a moment, then said, “The hardness of moonstone is indeed not very high, so it may be a little difficult to carve.

However, if you can find a good quality moonstone, its luster is really special, like moonlight shining on the lake, giving people a dreamy feeling. "

Zhou Wanwan was a little shaken after hearing this. She thought about it and asked again: "Then do you think there are any other gems that can be used as a substitute?"

Qianqian smiled and said, "In fact, there is another gem called sapphire. It is very hard and easier to carve.

And its blue luster is also very beautiful, like the stars in the night sky. However, sapphire is not cheap. "

Zhou Wanwan felt a little conflicted after hearing this. She knew that Li Xingran didn't look like someone who was short of money, but if sapphire was used to make a sweater chain, the cost would indeed be very high.

She was just about to ask Qianqian's opinion again when she suddenly heard the shop door being pushed open again.

"Wanwan, I'm here!" A faint voice came from the door.

Zhou Wanwan looked up and saw Qianqian wearing a red windbreaker.

She walked in on high heels. She had a smile on her face and a big bag in her hand.

"Why are you here?" Zhou Wanwan was a little surprised.

Qianqian walked to the counter, put her bag on the table, and said with a smile: "I heard that you encountered difficulties.

I came here specially to take a look." She took out a box from her bag, opened it, and inside was a crystal clear moonstone.

"This is the moonstone I just brought back from Yunnan. It's of very good quality. What do you think of it?" Qianqian said.

Zhou Wanwan picked up the moonstone and looked at it carefully. Sure enough, the luster was very special, like moonlight shining on the lake.

She was a little shaken, but when she thought of Li Xingran's request, she still hesitated.

"However, the hardness of moonstone is not very high, so it may be difficult to carve," said Zhou Wanwan.

Qianqian smiled and said, "It's okay. I can help you find a carving master. He has good skills and should be able to do it."

Zhou Wanwan was touched when she heard this. She knew Qianqian was always very busy.

It was not easy for him to come all the way to help her solve the problem. She was about to say something when her cell phone rang.

It’s Li Xingran calling.

"Hello, Mr. Li." Zhou Wanwan answered the phone.

"I'd like to ask, have you made any progress on your side?" Li Xingran's voice came from the other end of the phone.

Zhou Wanwan looked at Qianqian and said, “Yes, I have a friend who is a gem expert, and she suggested that I use moonstone to carve the astronaut’s helmet.

However, moonstone is not very hard, so it may be difficult to carve. "

Li Xingran was silent for a moment, then said, "It's okay. I trust your professional judgment. If you think the moonstone is suitable, then use it."

Zhou Wanwan was a little surprised when she heard this. She didn't expect Li Xingran to trust her so much.

She thought about it and said, "Okay, then I'll use moonstone to carve it, but it may take some time."

Zhou Wanwan hung up the phone, feeling both relieved and a little nervous.

She looked up at Qianqian and was about to speak when she suddenly heard a steady sound of footsteps behind her.

"Wanwan, I heard that you are worried about Mr. Li's order?" Master Zhongshan's voice was gentle and powerful, with a hint of concern.