It's fair to say that even if Lin Chao hadn't threatened him with the photos, he would have been more than happy to sign the contract.

"Boss Wang, it's your turn!"

After signing and pressing his fingerprint, Shen Lang handed the contract back to Wang Qian.

"Brother-in-law, think this through!"

Seeing that Wang Qian was really going to sign, Lin Chao couldn't hold back any longer and grabbed Wang Qian's hand that was holding the pen.

"Xiao Chao, what are you doing?"

Wang Qian was a little angry. "I'm doing something important. Don't bother me."

Lin Chao stood there, frozen.

"let go!"

Wang Qian shrugged and forcefully opened Lin Chao's hand.

"Alright, since you've made up your mind, then so be it!"

Seemingly knowing he couldn't persuade Wang Qian, Lin Chao shook his head in disappointment, walked straight outside the shop, and sat down in a chair, sulking.

Seeing this, Zhou Yuanyuan quietly followed him out and leaned close to him, saying, "Xiao Chao, don't be angry. Maybe your brother-in-law has other plans?"

Despite offering these words of comfort, Zhou Yuanyuan herself felt uncertain.

That's a lease agreement, in black and white, and once signed, it has legal effect.

If they don't pay, it's considered a breach of contract, and Shen Lang can take the contract to court to sue them.

"Go ahead and do your thing, I want to be alone for a while."

Lin Chao turned his body to one side, seemingly unwilling to face Zhou Yuanyuan.

"Xiao Qian, what's wrong?"

Zhou Yuanyuan mustered her courage and tentatively tugged at Lin Chao's clothes, "Did I do something to upset you?"

"Xiao Chao, come in here for a moment!"

Before Lin Chao could answer, Wang Qian's voice came from inside the store.

Lin Chao didn't have time to say much to Zhou Yuanyuan and hurriedly replied, "Okay, coming!"

He then fled back to the store, leaving Zhou Yuanyuan standing there in a daze.

"Mr. Shen, this contract is in duplicate. We have both signed and affixed our fingerprints. This copy is for you; please make sure you keep it safe."

Wang Qian handed one of the signed copies to Shen Lang.

"Thank you, Mr. Wang!"

Shen Lang took the contract and then cautiously asked, "When will I be able to pay the rent?"