222: Chapter 223 The Last Stronghold of Destiny is Destroyed

The foreign affairs investigation area of the Jiangcheng Public Security Bureau was brightly lit. Qin Xue, wearing her police uniform, was taking notes while watching the interrogation video. In the footage, the mercenary leader captured in the kidnapping case hung his head, his voice hoarse as he confessed: "Tianming's final stronghold in Southeast Asia is in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It is a hidden manor where 'Black Crow,' a trusted aide to 'The Bishop,' is stationed, responsible for transferring the remaining funds and technical data."

Gu Jingshen walked in carrying a cup of hot coffee and placed it gently beside Qin Xue—he had just rushed over from the real estate company, bringing a satellite map of the Chiang Mai manor. "I had the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Thailand confirm it. The manor appears to be a rubber plantation on the surface, but it is actually Tianming Group's fund transit center." He pointed to the red mark on the map. "Captain Qin, do you need me to contact the Chinese Embassy in Thailand to coordinate with the local police?"

Qin Xue rubbed her aching temples, her eyes bloodshot yet sharp. "I have already contacted Interpol; they will lead the operation in conjunction with the Chiang Mai police. Help me keep a close watch on the fund flow. 'Black Crow' is definitely transferring assets; freezing the accounts is more important than catching the person. By the way, I missed Duo Duo's parent-teacher meeting again. Please apologize to the teacher for me." Mentioning her daughter, her tone softened.

Gu Jingshen took her hand, his tone gentle. "Don't worry, I have things covered at home. Focus on the case. Once we have cleared out the remnants of Tianming Group, we will take Duo Duo to Disney."

At the same time, in the top-floor conference room of Singularity Technology, Zhang Fan was in a video conference with Zhou Yurou and Song Zhiwei. On the other side of the screen, Liu Ruyan had just finished inspecting the logistics network in Southeast Asia, with a Bangkok office building in the background. "I have already had the local logistics team cooperate with Qin Xue to monitor the cargo entering and leaving the Chiang Mai manor. As long as 'Black Crow' transfers the technical data, it will definitely pass through our logistics nodes."

On Zhou Yurou's computer screen, complex code scrolled by. "The technical team has cracked the mercenaries' encrypted phones and gained access to Tianming Group's internal communication channel. 'Black Crow' will be sending a batch of encrypted files to South America at 3:00 AM tomorrow. We can take this opportunity to locate the signal source and intercept the file contents."

Song Zhiwei tapped on her keyboard, pulling up the contact list for overseas media. "I have already coordinated with Reuters and BBC reporters stationed in Thailand. Once the operation is successful, we will immediately release a press release and simultaneously coordinate with domestic media to thoroughly solidify the evidence of Tianming Group's crimes. Lin Wanyi also sent word that she will use her status as a UN Goodwill Ambassador to speak out at her concert, calling on the world to boycott tech crimes funded by terrorist organizations."

Zhang Fan looked at everyone on the screen, each performing their duties, and a wave of warmth surged in his heart. Since the "family meeting" clearly defined their roles, everyone had been shining in their own fields—Zhou Yurou led the official actions, Liu Ruyan controlled the core technology, Song Zhiwei and Lin Wanyi managed the public opinion front, and he acted as the hub connecting everyone.

At 2:00 AM in Chiang Mai, the tropical monsoon brought humid mist. In the main building of the hidden manor, 'Black Crow' was roaring at his computer as a notification popped up on the screen indicating that the fund accounts were frozen—Gu Jingshen had collaborated with international financial institutions to lock Tianming Group's overseas accounts in advance. "A bunch of useless trash! You cannot even guard the money!" He threw his phone on the floor and turned to roar at his subordinates, "Immediately copy the core data to a USB drive. We leave at 3:00 AM sharp to meet The Bishop in South America!"

He did not notice that behind the coconut trees outside the window, Chiang Mai police disguised as farmers were observing with night-vision goggles. On the road outside the manor, a logistics truck arranged by Liu Ruyan was slowly driving past, its roof-mounted signal receiver transmitting data in real-time to Zhou Yurou's technical team.

At 3:00 AM sharp, just as 'Black Crow's' subordinate inserted the USB drive into the computer, the screen suddenly went black. Zhou Yurou's voice rang out through the manor's broadcast system, clear and cold: " 'Black Crow,' your communications have been monitored by us, all your fund accounts are frozen, and the place is surrounded by police. You have nowhere left to run."

'Black Crow's' face changed drastically. He grabbed the pistol on the table and rushed outside, only to be pinned to the ground by Chinese plainclothes police officers who suddenly burst through the door. The beams of high-intensity flashlights illuminated the room. The technical data on the computer was being remotely copied by Zhou Yurou, and the safe in the corner had also been opened by the police, filled with evidence of Tianming Group's crimes—including financial records of funding terrorist organizations and plans for the kidnappings.

"Mission accomplished!" When Qin Xue received the news from the front lines, the horizon was already turning a pale white. She immediately sent a message to Zhang Fan, attaching a photo from the scene of 'Black Crow's' arrest, then picked up the insulated lunch box Gu Jingshen had prepared and walked briskly toward her daughter's school—this time, she would personally attend Duo Duo's morning reading class.

The news of the Chiang Mai operation spread rapidly across the globe. The overseas media contacted by Song Zhiwei published reports immediately, accompanied by photos of 'Black Crow's' arrest and the criminal evidence, with headlines pointing directly to "The Complete Collapse of Tianming Group." On the stage of her concert in Singapore, Lin Wanyi held a microphone printed with the words "Anti-Tech Crime," recounted her kidnapping experience, and called on global companies to unite against illegal competition. Tens of thousands of audience members erupted in applause, and the related topic instantly surged to the top of global trending searches.

Singularity Technology's stock price soared immediately after the news was announced, rising 15% by the close of the market, with its market value exceeding 800 billion. Even more exciting, technology departments from 12 countries sent in cooperation applications that very day, hoping to join the eastern technology standard system. By this point, the number of countries that had joined the system reached 34, covering major markets in Asia, Africa, and South America, and Singularity's autonomous supply chain network was now fully connected globally.

After finishing all this, when Zhang Fan returned to his private villa, Zhou Yurou was preparing dinner in the kitchen, Song Zhiwei was organizing cooperation agreements in the living room, Liu Ruyan had just returned from Bangkok and was distributing souvenirs to everyone, and Lin Wanyi was leaning on the sofa, sharing funny stories about the concert with Duo Duo on the phone.

Looking at the warm scene before him, Zhang Fan suddenly thought of the system in his mind. Since clarifying his relationships with Zhou Yurou, Liu Ruyan, Song Zhiwei, and Lin Wanyi, those warnings about "emotional entanglements" and "clichéd misunderstandings" had never appeared again, and the system's functions had become much purer. He issued a command to the system in his consciousness: "Shut down redundant modules like 'Emotional Conflict Warning' and 'Clichéd Plot Trigger.' Retain the [Causality Deduction] and [Future Deduction] functions, and focus on corporate development, technical risks, and global market changes."

The system immediately responded: [Command executed. Current core functions: Causality Deduction (98% accuracy), Future Deduction (covers the next 30 days).]

Zhang Fan attempted to activate [Future Deduction], and a pale blue projection of the deduction unfolded in his consciousness: [In the next 15 days, the European Space Agency will send a cooperation application, hoping to use Singularity's Photon Chip to upgrade their space exploration equipment; in the next 20 days, 'The Bishop' will be arrested in South America, and Tianming Group will completely disintegrate; in the next 30 days, 5 more European countries will join the eastern technology standard system.]

"Looks like our good days are coming." Zhang Fan walked into the kitchen with a smile and hugged Zhou Yurou from behind. "The cooperation with the European Space Agency is coming. Your Photon Chip technology is going to be used in the aerospace field."

Zhou Yurou turned back and glared at him, but with a smile on her lips. "Don't be glib. The technical team is still optimizing the chip's radiation resistance, striving to pass the Space Agency's test on the first try. By the way, Qin Xue and Gu Jingshen are bringing Duo Duo over for dinner. Go get the Thai jasmine rice that Liu Ruyan brought."

By evening, the villa was bustling with activity. Duo Duo was running laps in the living room, excited, holding the signed poster Lin Wanyi had given her; Gu Jingshen and Zhang Fan were discussing real estate investment opportunities in Southeast Asia on the balcony; Qin Xue, Zhou Yurou, and Liu Ruyan were busy in the kitchen, while Song Zhiwei was taking photos on the side, preparing to post a "Singularity Family" update on social media.

The setting sun shone in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, stretching everyone's shadows long. The threat of Tianming Group was completely resolved, and the eastern technology standard system was advancing steadily. Zhang Fan knew this was not the end, but a new beginning. With these reliable partners and loved ones by his side, no matter what challenges he encountered in the future, he had the confidence to face them calmly—because they were no longer fighting alone, but were each other's most solid support.