在学校的走廊里，连、明和其他学生们忙碌地穿梭着，空气中弥漫着端午节的兴奋和期待。

In the school corridor, Lian, Ming, and other students busily shuttled back and forth, the air filled with the excitement and anticipation of the Duanwu Festival.

连是个充满创意、热情洋溢的高中生，正准备参加学校的艺术比赛，她希望能在比赛中脱颖而出。

Lian is a creative and passionate high school student, preparing to participate in the school's art competition.

但此时，她正为找不到适合的艺术材料而感到苦恼。

She hopes to stand out in the contest, but at this moment, she's troubled by her inability to find suitable art materials.

连的好朋友明是个乐观、支持她的人，他一直鼓励连将作品展示给更多人看。

Lian's good friend Ming, an optimistic and supportive person, always encourages her to showcase her work to more people.

他们决定趁课间去学校的小商店看看，那里通常有各种各样的艺术用品。

They decide to take advantage of the break to check out the school's small shop, which usually has a variety of art supplies.

然而，他们到达商店时，发现货架几乎被一抢而空，留给连的选择十分有限。

However, when they arrive at the shop, they find the shelves almost empty, leaving Lian with very limited choices.

明不想让连失望，他提议道：“别灰心，我们可以去问问秀老师，说不定她会有好办法。”

Unwilling to let Lian down, Ming suggests, "Don't lose heart, we can go ask Xiu lao shi, maybe she'll have a good idea."

秀老师是学校的艺术老师，虽然平日里显得有些冷淡，但她一直很欣赏连的潜力。

Xiu lao shi is the school's art teacher.

他们来到秀老师的办公室，秀正在专心画着龙舟图案。

Although she usually appears a bit aloof, she has always appreciated Lian's potential.

看到连和明进来，她放下画笔，微微一笑。

They arrive at Xiu lao shi's office, where Xiu is intently working on a dragon boat pattern.

连有些拘谨，但还是说出了她的烦恼：“秀老师，商店的材料不够，我不知道该怎么办。”

Seeing Lian and Ming entering, she puts down her brush and smiles slightly.

秀耐心地听完她的话，然后鼓励道：“创意才是一个艺术家的真正财富。

Lian, slightly apprehensive, voices her concerns, "Teacher Xiu, the store's materials are not enough, and I don't know what to do."

我们不妨利用已有的材料，尝试一些不同的东西。

Xiu listens patiently, then encourages her, "Creativity is the true wealth of an artist.

联想一下端午节的活力和色彩，用你的独特视角去创造。”

Why not use the materials you have and try something different?

连被秀老师的话打动了，决定不再过分纠结于完美的材料。

Think of the energy and colors of the Duanwu Festival, and create with your unique perspective."

她开始利用现有的颜料、纸张，并加入其他未曾想到的元素，例如旧报纸、干树叶，甚至一些彩色线绳。

Moved by Xiu lao shi's words, Lian decides not to overly concern herself with perfect materials.

渐渐地，一幅充满端午节热情的作品在她的手下成型。

She begins to use the available paints and paper, incorporating other elements she hadn't thought of before, like old newspapers, dried leaves, and even some colorful strings.

最后的作品送到评委面前，连心中忐忑不安。

Gradually, a work brimming with the enthusiasm of the Duanwu Festival takes shape under her hands.

然而，当她看到评委会给出的积极评价，她终于展开了笑容。

When the final piece is presented to the judges, Lian feels anxious.

大家都被她作品中的活力和新鲜感打动，赞扬她的创意和想象力。

However, upon seeing the positive feedback from the jury, she finally breaks into a smile.

通过这次经历，连明白了她作为艺术家的价值不在于完美的材料，而在于她独特的视角和创意。

Everyone is impressed by the vitality and freshness of her work, praising her creativity and imagination.

她更有自信地表达自己的艺术，从此，连在艺术的道路上越走越远。

Through this experience, Lian realizes that her value as an artist doesn't lie in perfect materials, but in her unique perspective and creativity.

端午节的阳光洒在她的脸上，也照亮了她心中的未来。

She becomes more confident in expressing her art, and from then on, Lian progresses further on her artistic journey.

端午节的阳光洒在她的脸上，也照亮了她心中的未来。

The Duanwu Festival sun shines on her face, illuminating the future in her heart.