Reborn Troops

Zhou Wanwan stood at the door of Master Zhongshan's studio, took a deep breath, and knocked lightly on the door with her fingers.

A low "Come in" came from the door, and she pushed it open.

Master Zhongshan was seen sitting in front of a large wooden table, holding an unfinished piece of jade in his hand, carving it with great concentration.

"Master, excuse me for disturbing you." Zhou Wanwan said softly, with a hint of respect in her tone.

Master Zhongshan raised his head and looked at her gently, "It's Wanwan, come in and sit down."

Zhou Wanwan walked to the table and sat down carefully, still holding the compass necklace inlaid with black diamonds in her hand.

She hesitated for a moment, but still handed the necklace over, "Master, I recently designed a new necklace and would like to ask you to take a look at it."

Master Zhongshan took the necklace, examined it carefully for a moment, and frowned slightly, "Black diamond?"

"Yes." Zhou Wanwan nodded nervously, "My friend suggested that I use black diamonds.

They say it will create more mystery. But I’m… not sure if customers will accept it.”

Master Zhongshan did not answer immediately, but placed the necklace on the table.

His fingers gently stroked the surface of the black diamond, as if feeling its texture. After a moment, he slowly spoke,

“Black diamonds are indeed rare, but that doesn’t mean they are bad. The key is whether they fit in with your design concept.”

"Fit?" Zhou Wanwan was a little confused.

“Yes.” Master Zhongshan nodded, “Your compass necklace itself has a meaning of exploring the unknown.

The depth and mystery of black diamonds can enhance this feeling. But the question is, do you really understand the meaning of black diamonds? "

Zhou Wanwan was stunned for a moment, then looked down at the necklace and was silent for a moment. "I...actually I don't know much about black diamonds. I just think it's very special and I want to try it."

Master Zhongshan smiled, his tone gentle but with a hint of seriousness.

“Designing jewelry is not just about pursuing uniqueness. Every gem has its own story and soul.

If you don’t understand it, how can you make it fit into your design?”

Zhou Wanwan was touched when she heard this. She suddenly realized that she seemed to be too eager for success and ignored the essence of design.

"Master, what should I do then?" She raised her head with a hint of pleading in her eyes.

Master Zhongshan pondered for a moment and slowly said, "You can learn about the history and legend of black diamonds. It is not just a gem, but also a symbol.

Only when you truly understand it can you design something that truly touches people’s hearts.”

Zhou Wanwan nodded and secretly took note of the master's words in her heart.

She stood up and bowed to Master Zhongshan, "Thank you, Master. I will study it carefully."

After leaving the studio, Zhou Wanwan did not return to the store immediately, but went to the city library.

She found some books on gemology and sat in a corner, flipping through them page by page.

The history, legends, and symbolic meaning of black diamonds... the more she read, the more interesting she found them, as if a new door had opened.

A few days later, Zhou Wanwan came to Master Zhongshan's studio again.

This time, she not only held the compass necklace in her hand, but also a thick notebook.

"Master, I have looked up a lot of information about black diamonds." She said excitedly, her eyes sparkling.

"It turns out that black diamond is not just a gemstone, it also symbolizes courage and strength. In ancient times, it was even believed to be able to ward off evil."

Master Zhongshan took her notebook, flipped through a few pages, and smiled approvingly, "It seems you really put in a lot of effort."

"Yes." Zhou Wanwan nodded, "I now feel that the combination of black diamond and compass necklace is

It is not just for the sake of mystery, but also a symbol of exploration and courage into the unknown.”

Master Zhongshan put down his notebook, picked up the necklace, and looked at it carefully for a moment.

Suddenly he said, "In that case, have you ever thought about adding some new elements to it?"

"New elements?" Zhou Wanwan was a little confused.

"For example..." Master Zhongshan took out a small piece of silver metal from the drawer.

Handing it to Zhou Wanwan, “You can try adding some starry sky patterns to the base of the necklace.

The black diamond symbolizes the night sky, while the compass indicates the direction. This design may have a deeper meaning.”

Zhou Wanwan took the metal piece, looked at it carefully, and suddenly an inspiration came to her mind.

She picked up the pen and quickly drew a few strokes on the notebook, and a new design sketch gradually took shape.

"Master, you are right!" she said excitedly, "Such a design not only has a more layered feel, but also allows customers to feel the romance of exploring the universe."

Master Zhongshan nodded, with a gratified smile on his face.

“Design is like this, it requires constant exploration and breakthroughs. You have taken the first step, and the rest is up to you.”