Reborn Troops

Chapter 382 Cat's Paw

Zhou Wanwan was sitting in her small jewelry shop, fiddling with a newly designed photo frame bracelet.

Her eyes drifted out the window from time to time, watching the people hurrying by on the street, wondering how she could make her small shop stand out on this bustling commercial street.

"Wanwan, what new things are you thinking of?" Qianqian pushed the door open and walked in, holding a cup of steaming coffee in her hand.

Zhou Wanwan looked up and saw her best friend Qianqian's smiling face, and she felt relieved. "Qianqian, you came just in time. I've been thinking about whether I can combine photo frames and bracelets to design a piece of jewelry that is both practical and interesting."

Qianqian took a sip of coffee and her eyes lit up: "This is a good idea! A photo frame bracelet can display photos and can be worn as jewelry, killing two birds with one stone."

Zhou Wanwan smiled and handed the bracelet in her hand to Qianqian: "Look, this is my initial design. But I always feel like something is missing."

Qianqian took the bracelet and looked at it carefully for a while. Suddenly, an idea flashed in her mind: "Wanwan, have you ever thought about adding the element of coffee cats?"

"Coffee cat?" Zhou Wanwan was a little confused.

"Yes, coffee cats!" Qianqian said excitedly, "Just think about it, coffee cats are so cute, and they are also an element that young people like nowadays. If you incorporate the image of coffee cats into your photo frame bracelet, it will definitely attract a lot of customers."

Zhou Wanwan's eyes lit up, and she immediately had an idea in her mind. "Qianqian, you are really my muse!"

The two began a heated discussion, ranging from the image design of the coffee cat to the material selection of the bracelet, and then to how to perfectly combine the two.

Zhou Wanwan became more and more excited as she spoke, as if she had already seen a long line forming in front of her shop.

However, just as they were discussing heatedly, there was a sudden noise outside the store.

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian looked at each other and quickly ran to the door to check.

I saw a young girl in fashionable clothes standing at the door of the store, holding a flyer in her hand and pointing at a few passers-by.

"Look, this store actually combined coffee cats with photo frame bracelets. It's ridiculous! Coffee cats are so noble, how can they be mixed with such cheap things?"

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian were stunned. They didn't expect that their idea would be questioned before it was officially launched.

"Wanwan, ignore her." Qianqian whispered to comfort her, "She doesn't understand your design at all."

Zhou Wanwan took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

She walked up to the girl and said with a smile, "Hello, I am Zhou Wanwan, the owner of this store. Do you have any comments on the design of our store?"

The girl sneered: "Opinion? Your design is simply an insult to the coffee cat! The coffee cat is a symbol of nobility, how can it be mixed with such a cheap bracelet?"

Zhou Wanwan was not angry, but became more determined in her thinking.

“Thank you for your advice. However, I think the coffee cat is not only a symbol of nobility, it can also be cute and interesting. The photo frame bracelet we designed is to convey a relaxed and happy attitude towards life through the image of the coffee cat.”

The girl was stunned for a moment, as if she didn't expect Zhou Wanwan to respond like this. She opened her mouth, but couldn't find the words to refute.

As soon as Zhou Wanwan finished speaking, a whisper came from the crowd outside the store, as if someone agreed with her point of view.

Lu Yueyue's face changed slightly. She obviously didn't expect Zhou Wanwan to defend her design concept so firmly.

"You... you are just making up a story!" Lu Yueyue retorted unwillingly, "How can a small shop like yours sully the noble image of Coffee Cat?"

Zhou Wanwan smiled and responded calmly: "Being noble does not mean that you can only be high and mighty. Coffee cats can also enter the lives of ordinary people and become everyone's favorite companions. Our design is to convey this concept."

Qianqian couldn't help but interjected: "Moreover, our designs are not just simple decorations, they also carry people's memories and emotions. Each photo frame bracelet can hold a precious photo to record beautiful moments."

Lu Yueyue was speechless for a moment, but she was obviously unwilling to give up.

She looked around, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she pointed to a display cabinet in Zhou Wanwan's store and said, "You said that coffee cats are noble, but do you have any noble gems to decorate your store? If not, how can you say that your designs are noble?"

Zhou Wanwan and Qianqian looked at each other and groaned in their hearts.

Their shop didn't have many expensive gemstones, after all, the cost was limited. But Zhou Wanwan didn't intend to back down.

“Gemstones are noble, but our designs focus more on emotion and creativity.”

Zhou Wanwan said firmly, "However, since you mentioned gems, why don't we have a little competition to see who can better combine coffee cats with noble elements."

Hearing this, Lu Yueyue's eyes flashed with pride: "Okay, let's compete! But don't regret it."

The news of Zhou Wanwan's jewelry store's booming business quickly spread throughout the neighborhood. Lao Zhang's studio also benefited from it, with a significant increase in orders. Zhou Wanwan was very busy every day, but she was full of satisfaction in her heart.

One afternoon, a special guest came to the store. This guest was a middle-aged woman, dressed simply but with an extraordinary temperament. She walked into the store, her eyes wandered among the dazzling array of jewelry, and finally stopped at the rice grain earrings.

"These earrings are so beautiful," the middle-aged woman whispered, "Can you introduce them to me?"

Zhou Wanwan immediately went up to him and said with a smile, "Of course. These earrings are the specialty of our store, and each pair is unique. Look at this pair, they are woven with natural pearls and silver threads, and are very delicate."

The middle-aged woman looked at the earrings carefully, with a hint of nostalgia in her eyes. "These earrings remind me of my youth, when I also liked to wear such small and delicate jewelry."

Zhou Wanwan keenly caught this point, and she asked softly: "Do you have any special memories related to these earrings?"

The middle-aged woman nodded, tears welling up in her eyes. "Yes, I also had a pair of similar earrings when I was young. They were given to me by my mother. At that time, I had just got married, and my mother specially chose this pair of earrings for me, saying that she hoped I would be happy forever."

Zhou Wanwan was deeply moved by her story. She gently held the middle-aged woman's hand and said, "Then you must buy a pair of them. This pair of earrings will surely bring you more happiness and memories."

The middle-aged woman hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded, "Okay, I'll buy a pair."

At this moment, there was a sudden noise at the door of the store. Zhou Wanwan turned around and saw a group of young people gathered at the door of the store. One of the young girls was holding a mobile phone and broadcasting live.

"Hello everyone, I am now in a very special jewelry store. The jewelry here is unique, especially these rice grains.