I just want the character's veto power

Actually, regarding the investment details, there wasn't much to haggle over.

Anyway, these 40 million were also obtained through producer Chen Yi, so even if it was all lost, Xu Ning wouldn't feel too heartbroken.

As for whether the other party would invest all the funds into the film production, Xu Ning could only say that water that is too clear has no fish.

Even if the producer and director didn't have ulterior motives, it's hard to guarantee that no one in the crew would embezzle funds; this is almost an open secret.

As long as it wasn't too excessive, he could accept it.

After the negotiation, Xu Ning directly called Lawyer Hua, asking him to help review the contract.

He had chosen the Starbucks on Fumin Road precisely because it was close to Lawyer Hua's law firm.

Lawyer Hua arrived quickly, genuinely a little excited.

Sure enough, as long as a Young Master Xu like Xu Ning established a connection, subsequent business would definitely be endless.

And just like that, in only one day, there was new business.

"Young Master Xu, the contract is fine." Lawyer Hua meticulously read through the contract and nodded to Xu Ning.

Xu Ning thought about it and decided that the money shouldn't come from his personal account.

Anyway, he was already planning to establish an investment company, so why not start now?

"Lawyer Hua, I'd like to hire your law firm as legal counsel for my company."

"What are your thoughts?"

Xu Ning said with a smile to Lawyer Hua.

Lawyer Hua, surprised, nodded repeatedly, even agreeing without discussing more details with Xu Ning.

"Young Master Xu, rest assured, the strength of our law firm can absolutely guarantee your legal rights."

Xu Ning smiled indifferently, "Then I'll also leave the matter of establishing an investment company to you. I presume you can handle these things quite easily, right?"

Lawyer Hua picked up his coffee and said confidently, "Young Master Xu, rest assured, I guarantee it will be handled perfectly for you."

After discussing this matter, Lawyer Hua remembered another thing.

"Young Master Xu, regarding the compensation for your Richard Mille watch, I already sent an invitation for negotiation to the other party yesterday."

"However, judging by the other party's attitude, it will likely be very difficult to reach a compensation agreement."

"So, I have already prepared the lawsuit, and after the negotiation fails, I will immediately pursue legal action."

"You don't need to worry about the follow-up; I guarantee the other party will pay full compensation!"

Xu Ning nodded. Since this matter was entirely in Lawyer Hua's hands, he didn't intend to inquire too much.

He agreed with Chen Yi that he would transfer money to the crew once the company was established, and the crew could now officially be formed.

"Young Master Xu, I wonder if you have any thoughts on some of the roles in the drama..."

At this moment, Shi Wenqiang spoke with a slight trepidation and a worried tone.

Xu Ning didn't react immediately, but seeing the expressions on the faces of the two people opposite him, he realized the issue.

He couldn't help but laugh inwardly, 'Who do they think I want to promote?'

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but think of Wang Yingying again.

That vain, green tea ex-girlfriend of his was a performing arts major, dreaming of making a name for herself in the Entertainment industry!

If she hadn't been so eager to break up with him after hooking up with a rich second-generation, he probably wouldn't have seen her true colors.

In that case, how could he not push her forward with such a good opportunity?

Indeed, it's all about timing and fate!

She probably never imagined what she had thrown away at that time!

"Don't worry, I don't have anyone I want to put into the crew. You can decide yourselves!"

However, just as he said this, he suddenly changed the topic.

"But, I hope I can have the right to veto roles. That shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Upon hearing Xu Ning's words, Chen Yi and Shi Wenqiang, though slightly surprised, nodded without hesitation.

The investor wanting to put people into the crew and having the right to veto roles were two completely different matters.

Perhaps Young Master Xu had some celebrities he disliked or couldn't stand!

This small request could still be met.

Moreover, they had originally planned to invite low-key, skilled, and powerful actors, so these people shouldn't have any chance of offending Young Master Xu!

After declining their invitation for drinks that evening, Xu Ning hurried back to his dorm to continue working on his graduation project.

With graduation season approaching, if he didn't finish his graduation project soon, he genuinely feared he wouldn't be able to graduate.

But as soon as he got back to the dorm and fooled around with his brothers for a bit, before he could even settle down to work on his graduation project, his counselor called him to the office.

Xu Ning's class counselor was Yu Qiang, responsible for classes three and four of their major. He was 35 years old, exactly one generation older than their current batch of students.

In fact, Yu Qiang was a very responsible Teacher, at least to Xu Ning.

When Xu Ning first enrolled, Yu Qiang learned about his family's financial situation and immediately helped Xu Ning apply for student aid and scholarships. Even Xu Ning's very first tutoring job was introduced by Yu Qiang.

Therefore, Xu Ning was very grateful to Yu Qiang and respected him greatly.

When he was called to the office today, he naturally had no reason to delay and immediately headed to his office.

"Teacher Yu, you were looking for me?"

After knocking and entering the office, Xu Ning greeted him with a respectful yet familiar attitude.

This office wasn't exclusively for Teacher Yu; it was shared with the counselors of classes one and two.

However, before Yu Qiang could say anything, Wu Mingxiang, the counselor for classes one and two, who was sitting at the opposite desk, spoke up sarcastically first.

"Oh, isn't this our good example of work-study, student Xu Ning?"

"I'm just wondering, if you even need student aid to pay tuition, how did you end up wearing a watch worth millions?"

"Could it be that your so-called difficult family situation was all fake, just to get student aid and scholarships?"

"Teacher Yu Qiang, then you might not have done a good job vetting!"

"If the school decides to investigate, both of you might even face disciplinary action."

"Otherwise, the watch is fake, or did you find it somewhere, Xu Ning?"

"Because of a watch that doesn't even belong to you, you're pushing a classmate to the brink. Don't you think what you're doing is too much?"

"You should know, our school is very protective of its students and will never stand by and watch one of them suffer."

"I advise you, just drop this matter!"

"Otherwise, if the school gets involved, you might not even get your graduation certificate and degree!"

... The Ai Wei he mentioned was the classmate who broke Xu Ning's watch. He was from class two, and Wu Mingxiang was his counselor.

Of course, they also had a deeper relationship: Wu Mingxiang seemed to be Ai Wei's cousin.

This guy was different from Yu Qiang; he didn't put his heart into guiding students at all, often skipping work and dumping everything on Yu Qiang.

So, not to mention classes three and four, even the students in classes one and two didn't think highly of this counselor.

Looking at Wu Mingxiang's face, which was full of self-righteousness mixed with threats and intimidation, Xu Ning's expression remained unchanged, but the corners of his mouth subtly curved into a sneer, carrying a hint of mockery.

Who do you think you are?

So passive-aggressive!

I'd be crazy to bother with you!