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    Chapter 709


    "Yes. It isn''t just Premier Technology, either. The other five wafer manufacturers have all refused Xenos Technology''s orders as well." Carlisle was straightforward with her.


    He wanted to know if refusing to do business with Xenos Technology had been a decision that had been made jointly by the upper levels of eachpany.


    "Well..." Eleanor''s expression changed slightly. "It''s conceivable that Premier Technology might join forces with the otherpanies to sanction apany, but Holden Microchips International would never participate in sanctioning a small localpany.


    "Besides, whenever we do that, it''s always against foreignpanies who drive down the market price or nder us in the international business world. People like that are just terrible clients!"


    "There must be someone among the high-level executives of yourpany who''s the culprit." Carlisle breathed a sigh of relief.


    As long as it wasn''t a decision made jointly by the highest-level executives, there would still be room to maneuver.


    He continued, "By the way, Wind Semiconductors had a conflict with Xenos Factory. I''m guessing that Terrence, the chairman of Wind Semiconductors, has bribed all the high-level executives in thesepanies."


    "Since you''ve addressed me as madam, I''ll help you out. However, you''ve got to treat me to a meal!" Eleanor said.


    She was studying at Fort University and was working toward a double major in management and economics. She kept up to date with the current trends in the business world and also studied up-andingpanies with potential value. Alumni Network had been one of her main targets recently.


    Bernard, her father, had once given Alumni Network high praise. He had predicted that if Alumni Network was open to the public, it would be able to catch up to Electronic Arts within ten years.


    The founder of this up-andingpany must have a lot of potential. Eleanor felt that it was necessary to form a connection with him.


    Besides that, if thepany had refused to take the order, it showed that there was a problem in their internal management. If she ignored these problems, it was only a matter of time before it would damage thepany''s profits and reputation.


    As soon as Eleanor finished the call, Bernard came back from his morning run. He was dressed in workout clothes.


    Bernard only had Eleanor when he was in his 40s. He was now 72 years old, and although his hair was white, he was still full of energy and was very healthy. He walked over to the sofa and sat down, his eyes filled with fondness as he asked, "Who called?"


    "Carlisle," Eleanor said, a smile ying about her lips.


    "Why would he be calling me?" Bernard picked up his phone in surprise and looked at the call records. Carlisle and Eleanor had only talked for about two minutes.


    "Carlisle has a semiconductorpany under his name called Xenos Technology. They


    mainly produce mobile phone CPUs. Ourpany worked with Xenos Technology for a long time, butst August, they stopped the partnership due to their own issues. Xenos Technology wishes to reinstate our partnership, but ourpany refused," Eleanor said truthfully.


    "We refused to work with an old client?" Bernard''s expression darkened. He decided to call thepany''s general manager at once.


    Anypany that wants to seed would need the support of loyal clients.


    Due to a technology blockade, the industry of chips and wafers was at the mercy of countries in the West. It wasn''t easy for them to survive, and Premier Technology was one of the few wafer OEMpanies in the country.


    Why would they want to suppress the development of technology in the country?


    It was ridiculous.


    "Dad, let me handle this." Eleanor had already made a promise to Carlisle, and she wanted to practice her skills in management.


    "You must prioritize this. Semiconductors and chips are advanced technologies and will be crucial in deciding the country''s future technological standards. The country wants to support the development of these things. How could we try to hold them back?" Bernard said severely.


    "Alright, alright, Dad. Calm down. I''ll be sure to make an example of the culprits," Eleanor saidfortingly as she went over to massage Bernard''s shoulders.


    Bernard was slightly mollified. "Xenos Technology didn''t try looking for anyone else despite getting rejected by us. It must be due to our longstanding cooperation. They''re supporting us as loyal clients. We must have disappointed them with how we''ve behaved!" Eleanor stuck out her tongue. "The otherpanies have also refused to manufacture wafers for Xenos Technology."


    Bernard looked surprised. He said, "If someone was able to make all six of the country''s wafer OEMs reject business with Xenos Technology, he must be very influential."


    "I''ll find out who''s behind it," Eleanor said, her eyes narrowed.


    "Let''s just manage our affairs. What the otherpanies do has nothing to do with us." Bernard took a cup of tea from the housekeeper and took a sip. "Ellie, go to the office right now and deal with this. Take the order from Xenos Technology within three days!"


    "Alright, I''ll head to the office right now." Eleanor took a private car to Premier Tower. She walked straight into Bernard''s office.


    ''Ms. Long!"


    "Mr. Earle, notify the deputy business manager toe to the office!"


    "Yes, Ms. Long!" Luther Earle obeyed and went to call the business department director.