The Queen Travels to the Modern Times

Chapter 158 Prove yourself

Lin Wan'er wandered alone in the streets of Blue City, feeling lost and disappointed. This city was where her dream started, but now, years have passed, and she has still achieved nothing.

Looking back at the time when she came to Blue City with great ambition, Lin Wan'er thought that she would be able to make a name for herself with her talent and hard work. She tried various jobs, from secretary to sales, from entrepreneurship to part-time work, but each one ended in failure.

At this moment, she looked at the bustling crowd on the street and suddenly felt that she was out of tune with this world. She didn't know whether it was because of her lack of ability, bad luck, or the wrong direction she had chosen.

Just when Lin Wan'er was in deep self-doubt, an accidental opportunity came. She met a mysterious old man in an old bookstore. The old man saw her confusion, patted her shoulder gently and said: "Child, sometimes, the success you pursue is not the path that really suits you. Maybe the answer lies in the forgotten corner deep in your heart."

These words were like a revelation, and Lin Wan'er fell into deep thought. She began to re-examine her past and recalled the interests and hobbies that she had once ignored. She found that she had always loved painting and had dreamed of becoming a painter when she was a child.

Therefore, Lin Wan'er decided to let go of her past obsession and pick up the paintbrush again. She signed up for a painting course and practiced day and night. Gradually, her paintings began to attract attention, and some people were willing to buy her works. A gallery even invited her to hold a personal exhibition.

Just when Lin Wan'er thought she had finally found her direction in life and was about to see the light, a sudden fire destroyed her studio and all her works turned to ashes. She once again fell into the abyss of despair, wondering why fate was so unfair to her.

However, this blow did not make Lin Wan'er give up. With the encouragement and support of her friends, she picked herself up again and painted more contagious works with her memory and firm belief. In the end, her paintings shined at an international art exhibition, and Lin Wan'er became famous overnight and became a highly regarded painter.

Lin Wan'er has been obsessed with painting since she was a child. Her brush seems to have a soul, and every stroke is filled with her deepest emotions and dreams. However, in this art circle, she has always been regarded as an unknown little character.

In order to prove her painting skills, Lin Wan'er decided to hold an exhibition. This idea took root in her mind and quickly occupied her whole mind. She began to look for a suitable venue, but she was repeatedly rejected. The exhibition halls in those bustling areas either had high rents or were dismissive of her as an unknown little painter.

Just when Lin Wan'er felt desperate, a dilapidated abandoned factory came into her sight. Although it was dilapidated, the open space and unique atmosphere gave Lin Wan'er hope. She gritted her teeth, rented the place, and began to renovate it herself.

She used her meager savings to buy paint and decoration materials, and worked day and night. Her friends advised her to give up, saying that the place was too shabby and it was impossible to hold a successful art exhibition. But Lin Wan'er's belief never wavered.

Finally, the day of the art exhibition was approaching. Lin Wan'er carefully selected the works she had created over the years and hung them carefully on the wall. On the opening day, she came to the factory early, feeling uneasy.

To her surprise, there were only a few visitors. As time passed, Lin Wan'er's heart gradually sank. Just when she was about to collapse, a well-known art critic walked into the factory. He stopped in front of each painting and looked at it with a focused expression.

Finally, he walked up to Lin Wan'er, his eyes full of admiration, and said, "Your paintings are the most vibrant works I have seen in many years. I will write a review for you so that more people can know your talent."

With the recommendation of this critic, more and more people flocked to this dilapidated factory. Lin Wan'er's paintings were widely praised, and she finally proved her painting skills.

Lin Wan'er has been regarded as a waste by the people around her since she was a child. No matter what she does, she seems to be unrecognized. Her family is famous for its martial arts and wisdom, but Lin Wan'er is mediocre in both aspects.

Once, the family faced a major crisis. The enemy designed a complicated trap, causing the family's business to suffer huge losses. Everyone was anxious. Lin Wan'er silently observed from the side and found a subtle loophole in the enemy's plan. However, when she put forward her own ideas, she was laughed at and ignored by everyone.

But Lin Wan'er did not give up. She decided to investigate secretly. She spent countless days and nights collecting evidence and analyzing clues. In the process, she encountered various dangers and difficulties, and even nearly lost her life several times.

Finally, when the family was about to fall into despair, Lin Wan'er stood up and took out solid evidence and a perfect solution. The family acted according to her plan and successfully resolved the crisis, not only recovering the losses, but also bringing the family's reputation to a higher level.

At this moment, everyone looked at Lin Wan'er with new eyes, and she finally proved that she was not a waste. But Lin Wan'er knew that this was just the beginning, and she decided to learn more useful skills in the future to make herself stronger and make more contributions to the family.

Lin Wan'er stood on the bustling street, her heart full of longing and confusion for the future. Her smart eyes flashed with determination, and she was determined to step into the mysterious world of jewelry making.

She first went to visit her childhood playmate Xiaoyan. When Xiaoyan heard her idea, she frowned slightly, thought for a moment and said, "Wan'er, I really don't know a teacher in this area, but I heard that Master Zhang, an old craftsman on West Street, has superb skills. You can try your luck." Lin Wan'er ran to West Street full of hope, but Master Zhang no longer accepted apprentices because of his advanced age.

She then found her cousin who worked at the Chamber of Commerce, and her cousin recommended her a teacher named Li, who was said to be quite famous in the industry. But when Lin Wan'er went to the door with great joy, she was told that Teacher Li had gone abroad for further studies.

Lin Wan'er was discouraged by the setbacks, but she did not give up. One day, she was resting in a small cafe and overheard two people sitting next to her talking about jewelry making. One of them mentioned a mysterious craftsman who lived in seclusion in the mountains outside the city. It was said that his works were ingenious, but few people could get his guidance.

Lin Wan'er seemed to see a ray of light in the darkness, and she embarked on a journey to find the mysterious craftsman without hesitation. After some twists and turns, she finally met the craftsman in front of a small wooden house deep in the mountains. The craftsman looked at her determined eyes and was moved by her persistence, so he decided to teach her the skills of jewelry making.

Lin Wan'er was very excited, she thought she had finally found the way to her dream. However, in the process of learning, she found that the craftsman's requirements were extremely strict, and she needed to put in more effort and sweat than she had imagined.

Just when Lin Wan'er thought she was about to give up, she participated in a jewelry design competition by chance. With her unique creativity and superb skills, she won the championship. At that moment, all the hard work and frustration turned into tears of joy. She knew that she had finally taken a solid step on the road of jewelry making.

Lin Wan'er has been full of curiosity and love for jewelry since she was a child, but she always gets interested only after a short period of time and has never really studied it in depth.

By chance, Lin Wan'er attended a grand jewelry exhibition. There, she saw dazzling jewelry works, and the exquisite designs and delicate craftsmanship deeply shocked her heart. Especially when she heard the designer tell the story behind the creation and the efforts made, Lin Wan'er felt a strong desire in her heart, and she secretly vowed to learn jewelry knowledge well in the future.

After returning home, Lin Wan'er immediately took action. She bought a large number of jewelry books and studied them day and night. She also signed up for various jewelry appreciation courses, took notes carefully, and actively asked questions to the teachers.

However, learning jewelry was not all smooth sailing. The complicated gem identification knowledge and tedious production process gave Lin Wan'er a headache. Several times, she even wanted to give up. But every time she thought of the exciting jewelry at the exhibition, she rekindled her fighting spirit.

In order to better understand the design of jewelry, Lin Wan'er decided to learn how to draw jewelry. She began to practice her painting skills, from the most basic lines to complex compositions, and improved little by little.

Just when Lin Wan'er was fully devoted to her studies, an unexpected opportunity came. A well-known jewelry company held a jewelry design competition, and the winners would have the opportunity to participate in the company's new projects. Lin Wan'er was moved and decided to participate.

After countless days and nights of hard work, Lin Wan'er finally completed her design. On the day of the competition, she nervously waited for the results. In the end, her work stood out and won the first prize. At that moment, Lin Wan'er burst into tears. She knew that her efforts were not in vain, and in the future, she would shine more brilliantly in the world of jewelry.

Lin Wan'er has always had an almost obsessive love for jewelry design. Her smart eyes can always capture sparks of inspiration in dazzling gems and exquisite metals.

After working in the domestic jewelry industry for several years, Lin Wan'er felt that she needed more professional and cutting-edge knowledge and skills to improve herself. So she resolutely decided to study jewelry crafts abroad.

Her friends were all amazed at her courage and determination, but Lin Wan'er knew in her heart that this was the only way for her to pursue her dream. She began to prepare various application materials, learn foreign languages, and understand foreign cultures and customs.

Finally, she set foot on foreign land and came to the famous jewelry school. When she first arrived, everything was so unfamiliar, but Lin Wan'er's passion never died out.

In the academy, Lin Wan'er met a strict but talented instructor. The instructor had extremely high expectations for her, requiring every design detail and every process to be perfect. Lin Wan'er did not back down at all. She studied day and night, kept trying, and gradually stood out among many students.

However, just when she thought everything was going in a good direction, an unexpected change occurred. The college suddenly announced that due to funding issues, it would cut some jewelry craft courses, including the practical course that Lin Wan'er was most looking forward to.

Lin Wan'er felt extremely lost and frustrated, but she did not give up. She decided to find a solution on her own. She asked around and contacted some local jewelry workshops, hoping to get additional practice opportunities.

After unremitting efforts, a well-known jewelry workshop was willing to give her a chance. There, Lin Wan'er was exposed to the top jewelry making techniques and materials, and her skills were rapidly improved.

On the day of the graduation exhibition, Lin Wan'er's work amazed everyone. With her persistence and hard work, she blossomed with her own light in a foreign country.

Lin Wan'er stood on the street in a foreign country, her heart full of anticipation of returning home. Three days later, she would embark on a journey back home. At this moment, she was walking through the bustling market, planning to buy some foreign specialties to bring back home for her friends.

She stopped in front of an exquisite handicraft shop and was attracted by the handmade wood carvings in the window. The wood carvings were lifelike, as if telling ancient stories. Lin Wan'er walked into the shop, bargained with the owner, and happily bought a few wood carvings.

Then, she came to a dessert shop. The shop was filled with sweet smells. Lin Wan'er tasted a piece of chocolate cake, and the rich taste made her intoxicated. She bought several boxes without hesitation, and thinking about the satisfied expressions of her friends when they tasted the cakes, the corners of her mouth unconsciously rose.

However, the next day, Lin Wan'er suddenly found that her wallet was missing. She anxiously searched everywhere, recalling every place she had been. Just when she felt desperate, she received a call from the police station. It turned out that a kind old man had picked up her wallet and handed it to the police.

Lin Wan'er took back her wallet with gratitude. This unexpected episode made her cherish this travel experience even more. Three days later, she boarded the plane back home with a lot of local specialties and a longing for her hometown and friends.

Lin Wan'er dragged her tired body back home. She had been busy for several weeks in a row and was just looking forward to having a moment to relax and have a good rest.

The familiar layout of the room made her feel warm and at ease. She threw her bag casually on the sofa and collapsed on the bed. The soft mattress was like a gentle embrace, instantly immersing her in a comfortable tranquility.

However, Lin Wan'er knew in her heart that there was another important thing waiting for her to do - giving gifts to her friends. The carefully prepared gifts were neatly placed in the corner, and each one carried her deep friendship for her friends.

She closed her eyes, trying to let herself rest for a while, but she kept thinking about the surprised expressions of her friends when they received the gifts. After an unknown amount of time, Lin Wan'er suddenly opened her eyes, looked at the time, and realized that she could not delay any longer.

She pulled herself together, got up, packed her gifts, and prepared to go out. Just as she was about to step out of the house, the doorbell suddenly rang. Lin Wan'er was confused, who could it be at this time?

When she opened the door, she saw her good friend Xiaoyan whom she hadn't seen for a long time. Xiaoyan's face was filled with a bright smile, and she was holding a big cake in her hand. It turned out that Xiaoyan knew that Lin Wan'er had been working hard recently, so she came to give her a surprise.

Lin Wan'er was deeply moved. She and Xiaoyan walked into the house together, sharing the cake, and laughter filled the whole room. The gifts that were originally prepared to be given out seemed to be no longer so urgent at this moment, because this unexpected gathering was already the most precious gift.

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