223: Chapter 224 Singularity Reaches Global Heights, But Zhang Fan Wants to Be a Lazy Bum!

On the electronic screen of the New York Stock Exchange, a string of red numbers was jumping wildly—Singularity Technology's stock price broke through $888 per share, with its market value settling at $1.2 trillion, officially surpassing numerous Western enterprises to become the world's most valuable technology company.

Thunderous applause erupted within the exchange, and on the scrolling news ticker at the bottom of the screen, the headline "Eastern Technology Rewrites the Global Landscape" was exceptionally eye-catching.

At the same time, at the award ceremony of the Davos Forum in Switzerland, the spotlight focused on Zhang Fan.

When the forum chairman handed the "Global Tech Leader" trophy to him, the entire audience stood up, and the applause lasted for a full three minutes.

The chairman's voice carried through the speakers across the venue: "Mr. Zhang Fan has led Singularity Technology to break Western monopolies with the Photon Chip, save millions of lives with AI healthcare, and open a new era of space exploration with the Star Core Engine; he is not just a tech entrepreneur, but a leader changing the world!"

Facing the tidal wave of praise, Zhang Fan appeared somewhat distracted.

He took the trophy and said softly into the microphone: "Thank you all for the recognition, but I would prefer to be called 'Ordinary Zhang Fan'."

The achievements of Singularity come from the efforts of the entire team and the trust of global users.

Right now, what I want to do most is go home and have a hot meal with my family."

This "inappropriate" remark instantly triggered laughter from the audience, but it also allowed the media to capture a new topic.

A reporter from the Wall Street Journal immediately followed up: "Mr. Zhang, are you saying that you will withdraw from the daily management of Singularity? Does this mean that Singularity will enter the 'Post-Zhang Fan Era'?"

"Withdrawal is not the word, but I will delegate authority."

Zhang Fan's gaze swept over Zhou Yurou and Song Zhiwei in the audience, as well as the smiling faces of Liu Ruyan and Lin Wanyi on the screen, his tone sincere: "Singularity has already established a perfect management system, and my team is more adept at daily operations than I am.

In the future, I will focus my energy on core strategy and technology research and development, leaving more time for life."

After the award ceremony, the backstage lounge was bustling with activity.

Song Zhiwei held the latest media reports and teased with a smile: "'Global Tech Leader Wants to Be a Slacker'—this headline has already surged to the number one spot on the global trending list.

Did you know? Now there are presidents from three countries who want to meet you, and over a dozen top universities have invited you to be an honorary president."

Zhou Yurou was revising the research and development plan for the Star Core Engine; hearing this, she looked up and said: "The technical team has completed the prototype design for the next-generation Photon Chip, with performance improved by 50% over the current one, and we need you to finalize the R&D direction.

Additionally, the cooperation agreement with the European Space Agency has been drafted, and they hope we will participate in the chip supply for their Mars exploration project."

On the screen, Liu Ruyan waved her hand, with the Southeast Asia logistics hub center in the background: "The eastern technology standard Southeast Asia operations center has been completed, and the unveiling ceremony was held today; even the local prime minister attended.

However, rest assured, I have already handed over the daily management to professional managers; you only need to listen to reports at quarterly meetings."

Lin Wanyi had just finished her global concert tour, her face bearing a trace of fatigue yet still radiant: "In the name of the Singularity Charity Foundation, I have launched the 'AI Medical Aid Program' and have already established 10 medical stations in Africa.

UNESCO wants to present you with the 'Human Contribution Award', but I have postponed it to next month for you to leave enough time for rest."

Looking at everyone bustling about for the cause before him, Zhang Fan felt both moved and guilty.

Over the past few years, he had poured all his energy into the development of Singularity, and had very little time to accompany his family.

Now that Singularity has topped the world, he finally had the confidence to say the words he had hidden in his heart for a long time: "Next, let's make an adjustment to the division of labor."

He took out the already prepared division-of-labor plan and handed it to everyone: "Zhou Yurou will serve as Chief Technology Officer of Singularity Technology, responsible for the R&D direction of core technologies such as the Photon Chip and Star Core Engine, and will form a special technical committee to assist in decision-making; Song Zhiwei will serve as Chief Brand Officer, coordinating global public relations, media cooperation, and charity projects, with Lin Wanyi as the brand ambassador to cooperate in carrying out international charity activities; Liu Ruyan will serve as Chief Operating Officer, managing the global supply chain, logistics network, and regional operations centers."

"As for me," Zhang Fan smiled, "I will serve as Chairman of Singularity Technology, responsible for only three things: first, final decisions on core strategies; second, signing of major partnerships; and third, coordinating problems that you cannot solve.

All daily management will be handed over to you and the professional manager team, and I will strive to have three days a week to accompany my family."

Zhou Yurou nodded first: "This arrangement is very reasonable.

Technical R&D requires long-term focus; having professional managers help us handle administrative affairs will allow us to advance projects more efficiently."

Song Zhiwei also expressed agreement: "I have long been looking forward to this day; before, I was managing both PR and operations, so busy I couldn't catch my breath, but now with a clear division of labor, I can finally focus on the brand."

The day after returning to Jiangcheng, Zhang Fan fulfilled his "slacker" promise.

He did not go to the company, but instead brought his family to a farm on the outskirts of the city—this was one he had specially purchased, planted with various vegetables and fruits, and featuring a small lake for fishing.

Sunlight spilled onto the lake surface, creating shimmering ripples, and his daughter Duo Duo (Zhou Yurou's daughter, previously cared for by her grandmother) was holding a small fishing net, chasing butterflies along the lakeside.

"Daddy, look what I caught!" Duo Duo ran over holding the fishing net, with a colorful butterfly inside.

Zhang Fan squatted down, gently touched his daughter's head, his eyes full of tenderness: "Duo Duo is amazing, but butterflies are spirits of nature, shall we let it go?"

Duo Duo nodded obediently, carefully loosened the fishing net, watched the butterfly fly toward the sky, and smiled exceptionally brightly.

Zhou Yurou sat under a parasol nearby, watching the interaction between father and daughter, a gratified smile appearing at the corner of her mouth.

She had just finished handling the cooperation email from the European Space Agency and sent the final plan to the professional manager for review. "The European Space Agency is rushing the signing; do you want to take the time to go?" she asked.

"Just let Song Zhiwei go on my behalf." Zhang Fan waved his hand, "The signing ceremony is just a formality; we have already finalized the core technology, and she can completely hold the fort.

Besides, I promised Duo Duo I would accompany her to pick strawberries today." He stood up, took his daughter's hand, "Let's go, Duo Duo, let's go pick the biggest and sweetest strawberries!"

Meanwhile, at the Singularity Technology headquarters, the work of the female lead alliance was in full swing.

Song Zhiwei was on a video call with a representative from the European Space Agency, finalizing the details of the signing ceremony; Liu Ruyan was holding a global operations meeting, deploying the expansion plan for the Southeast Asia logistics hub; Lin Wanyi was recording a charity promotional video, calling on the world to pay attention to medical aid in Africa.

The professional manager team was also performing their respective duties, handling daily affairs such as finance and personnel, and the entire company was running in an orderly manner.

In the evening, Zhang Fan brought Duo Duo and Zhou Yurou back home and found that Song Zhiwei, Liu Ruyan, and Lin Wanyi were all there.

The dining table was set with a sumptuous dinner, and Song Zhiwei raised her glass: "Celebrating our 'slacker boss' officially taking his post, and also celebrating the completion of the first phase of Singularity's global strategic layout."

"Although I have become a slacker, you all must not slack off." Zhang Fan smiled and raised his glass, "The R&D of the next-generation Photon Chip must be accelerated, the space test of the Star Core Engine must ensure safety, and the AI Medical Aid Program must cover more regions.

But rest assured, if you encounter problems you cannot solve, I am on standby at any time."

After dinner, everyone sat in the living room chatting.

On the TV, news about Singularity Technology was playing, and the host said in an excited tone: "The success of Singularity Technology marks that Eastern technology is officially leading the world, and the 'open, cooperative, win-win' technology philosophy proposed by Mr. Zhang Fan is changing the world..."

Zhang Fan did not watch the news, but instead accompanied Duo Duo playing with building blocks on the carpet.

He knew that the title of "King of the World" was just fleeting, and what was truly important was the family by his side, the partners who fought together, and the original intention of changing the world with technology.

The night grew deeper, and the villa's lights were warm and bright.

The brilliance of Singularity Technology continued, and Zhang Fan had already found the balance between career and life.

He might no longer be that "workaholic" who spent all day at the company, but with delegation and trust, he had gathered an even stronger force, allowing Singularity to continue sailing far in the tide of global technology.