As the old lady of the Feng family and others boarded the boat, many people immediately came forward to pay their respects. At the same time, some people ran to the second floor to inform Feng Zhenhong. Not long after, Feng Zhenhong led Cheng Xiao and Jiang Wenyao out.
Old Mrs. Feng was old-hearted and naturally did not dare to neglect the Cheng Jiang family. He quickly brought people forward and the two parties chatted cordially.
"The skinny old man is Feng Ju, the old man of the Feng family. The young man next to him is his eldest grandson, Feng Yang, the eldest son of Feng Zhenhong, the current head of the Feng family." Jiang Lingxue introduced Ye Nan in a low voice.
"Where are those people behind them?" Ye Nan asked casually.
"They should all be members of the Feng family. The short boy behind Feng Yang is 16 years old and is Feng Yang's younger brother.
However, according to the tradition of the Feng family, the elder is established rather than the young, and the heir is established rather than the concubine. As long as Feng Yang does not commit suicide, he is destined to inherit the Feng family in the future, and Feng Yang is also very outstanding. At such a young age, he is in the control of these families and forces.
He is already the most outstanding young man among his peers." Jiang Lingxue commented.
"The differences between elders and younger ones, and the differences between direct concubines and concubines. I didn't expect that the Feng family is still following this ancient tradition..." Ye Nan shook his head in awe, not commenting on this.
"Don't underestimate these families," Jiang Lingxue laughed softly, "The reason why these old families that have been passed down for many years can always control strong power and wealth is inseparable from certain concepts and traditions they adhere to.
Although the elders, younger ones, and concubines are backward, they can avoid family struggles very well. For a big family, stability is even more important than development, just like a country. Only stability can ensure long-term peace and good development."
Ye Nan nodded slightly in agreement. He didn't know much about these families, so he was willing to learn more about these families with Jiang Lingxue, so he continued to ask,
"Then the eldest son of these families inherits the position of head of the family. What about the other children? How should they be arranged?"
"Of course they have their own model," Jiang Lingxue smiled sweetly, "You know the ancient feudal system, right?"
Of course, Ye Nan knew about the feudal system. This was historical knowledge learned in school. There were two types of feudal systems in ancient times. One was the feudal princes system of the Shang Dynasty, and the other was the eldest son's inheritance system implemented in the Western Zhou Dynasty.
A system whereby concubines were enfeoffed as minor clans.
Jiang Lingxue should be talking about the second type here.
Seeing Ye Nan nod, Jiang Lingxue continued to explain,
"These families, including the big families in the capital, and even some smaller families, all adopt this model. However, in ancient times, enfeoffment was based on power and land. In modern times, enfeoffment will naturally be based on other content.
, that’s shares.”
"The eldest son will naturally inherit the largest company in the family and the most shares, while the other sons will inherit the shares of some subsidiaries."
"You should know that in an enterprise, the main company has absolute control over the subsidiaries. This will basically eliminate the opportunity for non-eldest sons to seize power."
Jiang Lingxue talked eloquently and explained the relationship clearly and concisely.
"What about the concubine?" Ye Nan asked again, "Is there still such a term?"
"Of course," Jiang Lingxue chuckled, quietly pointed her finger at a tall young man standing at the end of the Feng family's team, and said,
"This young man is the concubine of the Feng family, or an illegitimate son. Similar things are not uncommon among big families, and generally these families will be more open-minded about such things."
"This young man's name is Feng Xiaohui. It is said that Feng Zhenhong's wife was in poor health in her early years and never dared to have children. Unexpectedly, Feng Zhenhong's lover gave birth to a son for him first. However, Feng Zhenhong's wife was able to live up to her expectations and later gave birth to Feng Zhenhong.
Two sons were born.
In terms of age, this Feng Xiaohui is the grandson of Feng's eldest son, but in the final analysis he is just the son of his lover. If Feng Zhenhong's wife had not given birth to a child at the beginning, it would be difficult for Feng Xiaohui to even recognize his ancestor.
"
"In this case, like Feng Xiaohui, can you get a share of the Feng family's property in the future?" Ye Nan asked while looking at the tall young man, vaguely feeling that the young man's name sounded familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere.
"Of course it's impossible to get a share," Jiang Lingxue shook her head. "No family will allocate any property to the bastard, but they should share some money or provide him with some small help."
Suddenly, Jiang Lingxue seemed to remember something and said to Ye Nan: "By the way, this Feng Xiaohui seems to be in the same high school as you, but he is one level lower than you. He should be a sophomore this year."
Hearing Jiang Lingxue's words, Ye Nan suddenly remembered why he felt familiar with Feng Xiaohui's name.
In the process of solving Lu Haichao's matter, Liu Huaqiang once placed a person next to Lu Haichao in order to help Ye Nan. Later, this person perfectly played the role a spy should have in Ye Nan's design, helping
Ye Nan successfully sent Lu Haichao to the police station.
This person's name is Feng Xiaohui.
Now after listening to Jiang Lingxue's words, and the fact that he has a figure similar to that of an athletic student, Ye Nan is basically certain that Feng Xiaohui, the illegitimate son of the Feng family, is Liu Huaqiang's younger brother.
Thinking of this, Ye Nan also sighed,
This shows how low the status of an illegitimate child is in a family like the Feng family. As a descendant of the Feng family, others are inheriting the family business and starting to engage in business wars, but he is still following that fool Liu Huaqiang.
Playing Infernal Affairs in school, this awesomeness was instantly lowered by more than ten levels...
At this time, the cruise ship made a low roar and the inside of the ship shook slightly. Ye Nan knew that the cruise ship had officially set sail.
The people of the Feng family in front were leading Cheng Xiao and Jiang Wenyao to the ceremonial stage in front.
Ye Nan looked towards Xu Zhen and noticed that Xu Zhen was standing in the distance, with a look of struggle in his eyes.
However, after a while, Xu Zhen's eyes finally became firm, and he led Xu Ming'er to stay in a corner with a calm expression. From the looks of it, he should have completely given up on his plan to join the Feng family.
The sound of footsteps came from the side. Cheng Meier and Song Yufei Shiran went downstairs. They saw Ye Nan and Jiang Lingxue just as they reached the stairs.
Cheng Meier glared at Jiang Lingxue fiercely. Jiang Lingxue smiled playfully and pouted her lips slightly as if to blow air. Immediately, an unnatural red color appeared on Cheng Meier's face. She stumbled and almost fell, pulling Song Yufei towards her.
Went ahead.
"Baby, fight with me, huh!" Jiang Lingxue was very proud to see Cheng Meier defeated.
Ye Nan has learned a lesson now and pretends not to have seen the fight between Jiang Lingxue and Cheng Meier.
He has discovered that these two people lose their minds very easily when they meet, and the things they do to each other become more and more excessive. If you don't be careful, they may be affected by them one day.