Does the use of δέ (de, "but, and, now") in 1 Corinthians 14:35 preclude it being a mere restatement of verse 34?

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Some interpretations I’ve heard of 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 argue that because verse 35 is merely restating what is said in verse 34, and since verse 35 discusses women asking questions, therefore verse 34 also must only be discussing the asking of questions. However, since verse 35 starts out saying, "And [δέ] if they want to learn something…" (NKJV, emphasis mine), would this suggest that verse 35 is in addition to verse 34, rather than a mere restatement in different words? Thank you.