The retention of Jin Yong Library is the local government's awe for Jin Yong's donation, humanistic care, urban temperature, and respect for people's feelings. In 2012, the "Jin Yong donated Hangzhou West Lake Yunsong Bookhouse to be complained about making profits by the club" exposed by Chinanews.com caused heated discussions.

Tang Zhesheng, vice president of the Chinese Wuxia Literature Society and distinguished professor of Soochow University, believes that the protection and utilization of the library should not be "fighting alone"