He has the typical characteristics of Chinese grassroots cadres of that era - pragmatism, tenacity, and not afraid of hardship or scolding. He is not a perfect person, he has had his share of controversies, regrets, and incompetence. But in him, we see the simplest and most precious quality - taking the people at heart.
"Gold cups and silver cups are not as good as the reputation of the people." Geng Yanbo confirmed this sentence with his own life.
He once said: "I am not obsessed with promotion and wealth. I just want to do something for the people."
He did what he said.