Having seen off Ding Guohong and his son, Ning Shouchang found himself deep in thought, admiring Ding Guohong's decisiveness. If it were not for Ding Guohong's disappointing son, who carelessly sought short-term gains, Ding Guohong's future could have been much brighter. If he were not weighed down by his son, given Ding Guohong's abilities, it wouldn't be impossible for him to be appointed a high-ranking official in another province or even become a member of the Central Political Bureau for one term.
But what about now? Although the Xiashang Immigration Case had nothing to do with Ding Guohong himself and wouldn't be traced back to him, his son was deeply implicated, which would greatly impact his future career and political prospects.