The sun rose gently over the sprawling mansion perched on the hillside, casting golden light across the manicured gardens and sleek with both classic and modern architecture. Inside, however, the house was already alive with energy. Laughter, footsteps, and the occasional exasperated yell echoed through the halls—"Who left this here?!"It was a symphony of chaos and routine, a daily testament to the vibrant life within.For Papa Zai, this wasn't just a mansion;it was the heart of a family that kept him on his toes every waking moment. And today was special—it was the morning after his children's graduation from the prestigious Goldridge Academy. Years of hard work, ambition, and the occasional heated sibling debate had led to last night's grand celebration, and now, a new chapter awaited them all.◆◆◆
Papa stood in the backyard in his workout gear, rolling his shoulders in preparation for the morning drill.Qin stretched sluggishly, already looking for an excuse.
Qin, as the family's real estate expert, could evaluate properties in seconds, spot market trends, and negotiate deals like a pro—but physical exertion? Not his strong suit.
"Do we really have to do this? We just graduated. Least spare some lazy time till next week,"he groaned.
Shin, who was leading warm-ups, shot him a sharp look.
"Come on, Qin! Don't just stand there like an Real Estate Sign—Move it!"
Qin sighed dramatically but joined in, muttering about unfair labor laws.
Shin, ever the disciplined leader, was already deep into push-ups, keeping count with military precision. As the eldest brother and a natural-born risk-taker, he thrived on discipline, quick decision-making, and strategic investments. He was the kind of person who could spot a promising startup in its infancy and turn it into a million-dollar success—but when it came to family workouts, he was merciless.
"No excuses today! Let's keep it tight, guys!" he commanded, his voice carrying across the garden.
Davey adjusted his wristbands, smirking at Qin's misery.
"It's not torture, Qin. It's preparation—for running away from bad property deals."
While not as intense as Shin, Davey was a sharp thinker, He specialized in tax strategy and financial accounting, making him the go-to for balancing the family's finances and keeping everything above board. But right now, though, he was thoroughly enjoying watching Qin suffer.
Before Papa could mentally prepare, a sudden weight landed on his back.
"Go, Papa, Go!" Rubi cheered enthusiastically, her tiny hands clapping as she perched on his shoulders like an overenthusiastic coach.
Papa staggered under the added weight."Rubi! This is cheating!"
"No, it's motivation! You can do it!" she grinned, bouncing slightly. The boys—Shin, Qin, and Davey—paused mid-exercise to watch the spectacle, amused."Now it's getting harder to keep up, huh, Father?" Shin smirked.Papa groaned, his arms trembling under the weight."This isn't fair... but I accept the challenge!"
Counting till his last limit " 77.....78...7....9" Despite his best efforts, he barely managed half a lap before collapsing onto the grass. "phew" taking his breath."Okay, okay! Shin, take over. I'm done!" he waved dramatically, surrendering to the inevitable.Shin grinned."Hey, you did your best despite Rubi on your back. That counts for something."
Qin and Davey burst into laughter.
"Told you!" Davey teased. "You had it coming." But before Papa could enjoy his moment of rest, he noticed Shin flashing an eerie grin—a grin that made both Qin and Davey freeze on the spot."Oh no..." Qin muttered, already regretting everything. Davey wiped his sweat, gulping."I hate that look. It's never good for us." Shin cracked his knuckles ominously."Alright, since Father is out, let's step things up! Extra circuits for my dear brothers. Think of it as a graduation gift.""Wait, wait, let's talk about this!" Qin pleaded, but Shin was already counting down.Davey looked at Qin.
"You know we're doomed, right?"
"Yeah, but if we fake an injury now, maybe—"
"Go!" Shin Yelled while having an Evil laugh watching his Brothers Struggle.
Before they could finish scheming, Shin had them both running laps at full speed. Papa, still sprawled on the grass, watched with amusement as his sons suffered under Shin's iron will.
"I'd help you, boys," he called out lazily, "but, you know... recovering."
"TRAITOR!" Qin and Davey yelled in unison.
Meanwhile, Rubi, still perched on Papa's back, giggled."This is way more fun than I expected!"
Papa Zai sighed in mock defeat, watching as Shin continued his reign of terror. Deep down, he couldn't help but smile. Mornings like these—full of chaos, laughter, and just a little bit of suffering—were what made life with his children so unforgettable.
"He got up went straight to Kitchen to see what the Girls were doing" all while Rubi on his Back for a Piggy ride.Inside the kitchen, the chaos had already begun.
Papa wandered in, a weary smile on his face from the workout, but the aroma of breakfast soon had him feeling more awake. He caught sight of the girls—Hina and Sierra—working diligently at the counter,
while Luna and Yuna helping in their own way, were in a full-on debate over... something,
as upcoming Disaster, his gut telling him to step in before it's too late….but it was already to late.
Yuna accidentally spilled flour all over Luna, who let out an indignant yelp."Yuna!" Luna shrieked, brushing flour off her hair."Whoops," Yuna said, trying to look innocent."That's it—you're done it," Luna declared, grabbing a handful of flour and launching it at her sister.
Within seconds, the kitchen turned into a battleground of flour and laughter, with Papa caught in the crossfire. Said"No wasting Flour." although no one was listening.
Meanwhile, Qin had just walked in from the backyard, clearly still recovering from his earlier workout. But as he entered the kitchen, he was met with a surprise—a bag of flour, expertly thrown by Yuna, had landed directly on his face.
"Yuna!" Qin yelled, brushing off the flour from his face, only to be met with Luna's wicked grin.
"I wasn't aiming for you," Yuna said with mock innocence.
"It was for Luna."The chaos was just beginning. Davey, who had been peeking in from the door, couldn't resist."Breakfast ready yet…please don't tell it's one of Sierra's Experiment?" he asked, Sierra, who had just appeared from behind with a deep stare, replied dryly,"Oh, it'll be ready. But You're welcome to starve.
"Papa, sensing the impending disaster, quickly intervened."Alright, that's it, no more!
After the flour war and a brief but satisfying moment of peace, Papa Zai took his place in the kitchen, commanding Yuna, Luna, Qin, and Davey to clean up the mess as Papa was getting ready to help Hina, and Sierra with breakfast. His hands were still a little sore from the workout, but he wasn't about to let that stop him.
Rubi, of course, was in the middle of it all, sitting on the counter with a sketchpad, intensely focused. She was drawing furiously, and when Papa glanced over her shoulder, he saw a hilarious and chaotic rendition of the entire family—each of them looking like cartoon versions of themselves, exaggerated expressions and all.
Rubi caught him looking and grinned."I'm making us into an NFT!" she declared proudly, pointing at the drawing. "It's called 'Family Chaos'!"
Papa laughed, feeling his heart warm at the sight of his youngest."I think you've captured us perfectly, Rubi." He praised Rubi for her art and said straight up.
"OK but let's get this breakfast in order, First" rolling up his sleeves and approaching the stove where Hina and Sierra were working side by side.
Hina, ever the calm and graceful presence, was cracking eggs into a bowl, her movements precise. "Papa, could you help with the pancakes?" she asked gently, her soft voice carrying warmth in the otherwise chaotic kitchen.
Papa grinned, always willing to help. "Pancakes? My specialty!" However, as he grabbed the batter, Rubi popped up from the counter with her sketchpad still in hand. "Can you make the pancakes look like us? Like, a cartoon version!" she requested, excited. "Oh, sure. No problem,"Papa said, setting the batter down and trying to make a perfect circle. But he Clearly messed up "I'll get these looking as good as I can... though I'm not sure if its turning out well." Rubi giggled. "Its's OK Papa you can still Try Making them!"
Meanwhile, Sierra, who had been working on a side dish, placed a bowl of what looked like… experimental eggs on the counter with an unsettling smile. "Papa, I made something... special for you. You're the taste tester." She grinned, raising her eyebrow like a mad scientist about to unveil a new creation. Papa gave her a hesitant look but knew there was no escaping. He took a cautious bite. The moment the taste hit his tongue, he blinked. "Uhhh... Sierra, what exactly did you put in this?" "Can't say," she teased. "But it's definitely unique." Papa chuckled nervously. "Well, I suppose it's good to try new things."The girls—Hina and Sierra—exchanged amused glances, secretly enjoying his discomfort.
Just then, the door to the kitchen opened, and Shin strolled in, fully dressed, and miraculously not covered in flour.
He took a deep breath, clearly relieved he hadn't been part of the earlier chaos. "I can smell breakfast and something else... But Anyway seems like I dodged a bullet this morning."
Papa grinned. "Oh, you think so? You should've seen what went down before you arrived."
Shin gave a dramatic sigh of relief. "I'd prefer to stay clean. Can't be messing up my 'big brother' look."
Rubi, still sitting on the counter with her sketchpad, stuck out her tongue playfully. "You missed out on all the fun, Big Baka Shin!" she teased, fluttering her eyelashes in a mock pout.
Shin rolled his eyes with a smile. "Yeah, thanks as long I'm Saving myself from the trouble."
Everyone gathered around the table, finally ready for breakfast. Papa took his seat at the head of the table, smiling at the chaotic but warm atmosphere that filled the room. The pancakes were the last touch—although, to be fair, they might've been more abstract art than breakfast food.
Qin, who had been the target of so much mischief earlier, took a bite of the pancake Papa had made.
"Not bad," he said, but his expression was a mix of confusion and concern. "I mean, it tastes like a pancake… Qin looked at his pancake, raised an eyebrow, and said, "So... what's with the face? It looks like—" He paused, trying to hold back his laughter. "It looks like me... if I was attacked by a bear and had an allergic reaction."
Luna burst out laughing. "You mean the pancakes are telling the truth, Qin? Is that what happens when you try to look cute?"
Papa's face reddened. "Alright, alright! You don't have to roast me this much. I tried!"
He laughed along, even though his pride was slightly bruised. Rubi, meanwhile, was delighted by the faces on her pancake, which she declared to be the best pancake face ever.
"Look! It's me! But I have a huge, happy grin! So cute!" she giggled, her enthusiasm lighting up the room.
The laughter around the table grew louder as they continued to tease one another, all the while settling into the comfortable rhythm of family life. Each sibling, with their quirks and unique characteristics, filled the space with joy, bringing lightness to the start of the day. And now, as everyone took a moment to catch their breath, Papa clinked his fork against his glass to get everyone's attention.
"Alright then," Papa said with a grin.
"I'll be the first to admit my pancake faces need work, but hey, at least they're memorable, right?" The table erupted in laughter, teasing and joking, and just like that, it was another perfect morning in their chaotic, lovable home.
to be Continue......
Financial Events and The Siblings' Perspectives
2009: The Birth of Bitcoin"Satoshi Nakamoto changed everything! Decentralization is the future, and Bitcoin proved that financial systems can exist without banks." — Yuna
Luna (Forex & Currency Markets, Tsundere & Analytical)"Tch. I won't deny it, Bitcoin changed the game. But let's be real—governments won't just sit back and let their currencies lose power. Still, if you can predict the price swings, there's serious money to be made."
Hina (Stocks & Long-Term Growth, Gentle & Wise)"Bitcoin's rise reminds me of the early stock markets—people doubted them too. It's risky, but I see its potential. Like any investment, patience and research are key. If people treat it responsibly, it could be part of a well-balanced portfolio."
Sierra (Options & Risk Management, Calm & Strategic)"Bitcoin's volatility makes it a goldmine for options trading. Calls, puts, hedging against risk—it's all there. If you play it smart, you don't just ride the waves, you control them."
Shin (Venture Capital & Startups, Charismatic & Visionary)"Bitcoin was just the spark—the real explosion is in blockchain technology. The world's biggest opportunities come from solving inefficiencies, and this is exactly that. It's not about if it changes finance—it's about how much."
Rubi (NFTs & Digital Art, Playful & Imaginative):"Yuna, you're so right! Bitcoin showed the world that digital ownership is real. And now? We're taking it further—NFTs, digital assets, a whole new creative economy! The old system is crumbling, and we're the artists painting the future!"
Kai (Real Estate & Property, Practical & Grounded)"Bitcoin is cool, but let's be honest—people will always need places to live, work, and build. Still, if blockchain can streamline real estate transactions, cut out middlemen, and increase security? Now that's something worth watching."
Davey (Tax & Accounting, Calculated & Detail-Oriented)"Decentralized or not, Uncle Sam doesn't care. If you make money, you owe taxes—end of story. I get the appeal, but mark my words, regulations are coming. So unless you want a visit from the IRS, track your transactions properly."