chapter 18 cut

"Salute to Vice Governor Lu!" Odene Mu stood up and gave a crisp military salute to Sherod Lu.
"Now that the gunfire has ceased, it seems you've been enjoying some good meals," Sherod Lu chuckled.
"Forgive me if I've gained a little weight, Vice Governor," Odene Mu replied with a slightly embarrassed smile.
"Enough of that. There's nothing pressing here. Withdraw your men," Randy Ling waved his hand dismissively.
"Yes, sir!" Odene Mu saluted and then shouted to his men,...