Xia Tian's grin grew wider, savoring the moment, he asked, "My help? What kind of help do you need?"
He didn't deny her outright, but instead, he asked her to state her request.
Cheng Ting's heart was racing, her palms slick with sweat. "It's about Xia Chen!" she cried out, desperation lacing her voice. "He fell into a deep hole, and I can't find him. Please, please help me find him!"
"He fell into a hole?" Xia Tian asked, his eyes glinting with amusement.
Cheng Ting's expression changed, and she nodded frantically, her eyes pleading. "Yes, please, he could be hurt or worse!" she begged, her voice trembling.
But to her shock and dismay, Xia Tian simply laughed it off, his shoulders shaking with mirth. "Come on, girl, you can't be serious," he scoffed. "You expect me to go traipsing around looking for your lover? What's in it for me?"