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Actually, it wasn't too late now, just after nine o'clock. The main reason was that people didn't have much to do for entertainment, and they were reluctant to use lamps because they were afraid of wasting kerosene. So most people tended to go to bed early.
Upon arriving at the health center, they knocked on the door. Doctor Gao stayed there in the evenings, just in case there was an emergency. Besides, Doctor Gao's sons had all married, and there was a shortage of living space at home.
This arrangement served to kill two birds with one stone.
Luo Qiao guessed that Grandpa Lin might have acute appendicitis. Doctor Gao, clad in his clothes, opened the door and upon seeing them asked, "What's happened?"
Old Lady Lin quickly described her husband's condition. Doctor Gao immediately examined him while asking questions, and then said, "We must hurry to the health center. It seems to be acute appendicitis. We can't delay any longer."