"Explain?" Director Liu instantly grasped the implication in his words.
How come, with the company in such a critical condition, isn't it primarily Xiao Jianming's responsibility? Who else than Xiao Jianming, who had suddenly fallen ill, providing an opportunity for the rivals?
Xiao Jianming's greatest responsibility lay in not having prepared defensive measures, not having designated someone who could lead the company in his absence.
Of course, if Xiao Jianming were to accept this responsibility, he would likely be criticized by the shareholders and the board, and to put it more bluntly, he might even resign to take responsibility any time.
With such considerations, Xiao Jianming would inevitably seek a scapegoat to bear all this, informing the board and all shareholders that the responsibility was not his, that the origins were different, and that someone else had caused the company to be in dire straits.