Reborn Troops

"Wait, sister." Zhou Guo held her back, "You have to first confirm the source of the obsidian, don't buy a fake."

"Don't worry, I know a reliable supplier." Zhou Wanwan waved her hand, "Just wait here, I'll be back soon."

Zhou Wanwan hurriedly left the shop, leaving Zhou Guo sitting alone at the workbench.

Staring at the design in a daze, he picked up a pen and began to draw some detailed modifications on the paper.

About half an hour later, Zhou Wanwan came back with an exquisite wooden box in her hand.

She placed the box on the table and opened the lid. Inside was a piece of obsidian with a smooth surface and a slight luster.

"How is it?" Zhou Wanwan asked proudly.

"Yes, this stone is of good quality." Zhou Guo nodded, "But be careful when carving it, don't damage it."

"Then let's start quickly." Zhou Wanwan urged.

Zhou Guo picked up the tools and began to carefully carve the obsidian.

He moved very gently, fearing that he would accidentally break the stone. Zhou Wanwan stood aside, watching him nervously, not daring to breathe.

As time passed, beads of sweat appeared on Zhou Guo's forehead.

Finally, he stopped what he was doing and breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay, it's done."

Zhou Wanwan hurried over and saw a simple and powerful image of a door god carved on the obsidian.

The lines were smooth and the texture was full. She couldn't help but reach out and touch it, and the cool touch made her feel excited.

"That's great!" Zhou Wanwan shouted excitedly, "Guoguo, you are so amazing!"

"Don't be so quick to praise me, there is still one last step." Zhou Guo smiled, picked up the cinnabar, and carefully filled the door god's chest with it.

"This is perfect!" Zhou Wanwan looked at the work in front of her, feeling a sense of accomplishment.

However, at this moment, the doorbell suddenly rang and a strange man pushed the door open and walked in.

He was wearing a neat suit and had a serious look on his face. He scanned the store and finally his eyes fell on the necklace in Zhou Wanwan's hand.

“Did you make this necklace?” the man’s voice was deep and powerful.

Zhou Wanwan was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "Yes, sir, are you interested?"

The man did not answer, but took a few steps closer and looked at the necklace carefully.

His eyes moved back and forth between obsidian and cinnabar, his brows slightly furrowed.

"This necklace is quite interesting." The man finally spoke, "But I think it's missing something."

Zhou Wanwan's heart suddenly lifted: "What's missing?"

The man did not answer directly, but took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to her:

"My name is Chen Yuan, and I'm the owner of 'Spiritual Stone Pavilion'. If you'd like, you can bring this necklace to me and we can talk."

Zhou Wanwan took the business card and was excited: "Okay, Mr. Chen, I will definitely go."

Chen Yuan nodded, turned around and left the store. Zhou Wanwan looked at his back, her heart full of anticipation and anxiety.

"Sister, who is this person?" Zhou Guo asked with some confusion.

"He is the big boss Qianqian mentioned." Zhou Wanwan whispered, "Guoguo, we may really have a chance."

Zhou Wanwan was holding Chen Yuan's business card, feeling both excited and nervous. She knew that this was a rare opportunity.

But it also meant that she had to be more cautious and not make any mistakes. She decided to go to her teacher, Master Zhongshan, and listen to his advice.

The next morning, Zhou Wanwan came to Master Zhongshan's studio with the door god necklace and design drawings.

Master Zhongshan is a well-known jewelry designer in the industry and also Zhou Wanwan’s mentor.

His studio is located in an old building in the city center. There is a quaint wooden sign hanging on the door that reads "Zhongshan Jewelry Design".

Zhou Wanwan pushed open the door, and a faint scent of sandalwood wafted in her face. Master Zhongshan was sitting in front of the workbench, concentrating on carving a piece of jade.

Hearing footsteps, he looked up and saw that it was Zhou Wanwan, and a kind smile appeared on his face.

"Wanwan, why are you here?" Master Zhongshan put down the tools in his hands and asked her to sit down.

"Teacher, I have something to ask you." After Zhou Wanwan sat down, she handed over the door god necklace and the design drawings.

Master Zhongshan took the necklace, examined it carefully, and then looked at the design drawing, frowning slightly:

“The design of this necklace is very creative, and the combination of obsidian and cinnabar is also unique.

But have you ever thought about why Chen Yuan felt that something was missing? "

Zhou Wanwan shook her head: "I was thinking about this question too, so I came to you."

Master Zhongshan pondered for a moment and slowly said: "Jewelry design is not just the accumulation of materials.

What is more important is the transmission of emotion. Although your necklace is exquisitely designed, it lacks a soul. "

"Soul?" Zhou Wanwan was a little confused.

"Yes, soul." Master Zhongshan nodded, "Every piece of jewelry should have its own story, and the story of this necklace seems incomplete."

Zhou Wanwan nodded thoughtfully: "Then how should I improve it?"

Master Zhongshan smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll tell you a story."

He stood up, walked to the cabinet beside him, took out an exquisite wooden box, and opened it.

Inside was an ancient ring with a sapphire inlaid on it and surrounded by fine silver wire patterns.

“I designed this ring when I was young, in search of this sapphire.

I have traveled all over the country." Master Zhongshan gently stroked the ring, a trace of nostalgia flashed in his eyes.

"Behind every piece of jewelry, there is a designer's hard work and story. Your door god necklace also needs such a story."

Zhou Wanwan listened attentively, and suddenly an idea flashed in her mind: "Teacher, I understand!

I should give this necklace a story, so that it is not just a piece of jewelry, but also a cultural heritage. "

Master Zhongshan nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, you already have a direction.

Next, you need to design a suitable jewelry box for the necklace so that it can better tell its story.”

Zhou Wanwan nodded excitedly: "I already have an idea! I want to make a box with sandalwood.

Some traditional door god patterns are carved on it, and some metal decorations are added to add a sense of layering. "

Master Zhongshan smiled approvingly and said, “Your idea is good, but you still need to consider some details.

For example, the size of the box, its structure, and how it would fit with the necklace.”

Zhou Wanwan carefully took note of Master Zhongshan's advice, and with confidence in her heart, she decided to start designing the jewelry box immediately and try to finish it before meeting Chen Yuan.

After returning to the studio, Zhou Wanwan immediately devoted herself to the design of the jewelry box. She first drew a few sketches and then discussed the details with Zhou Guo.

Zhou Guo offered some practical suggestions, such as adding a soft pad to the inside of the box to protect the necklace from damage.