C30 The Rules of the Trade

The two embraced in greeting.

"Time to see if there's any business to be had. By the way, why was your phone out of reach when I tried calling a few days ago?"

Chen Cheng inquired.

They found a shady tree and settled down for a casual conversation.

"Ever since we parted ways, I've been here. Satellite phones are regulated in this area," James explained with a sense of resignation