I have to admit that if he didn't scare me with that question, I would not have been able to advance my career so much. Most bosses like to know what is happening in his subordinate's work. Report the progress and update him regularly. Determine how frequently your boss would like to be updated. Provide information that fits his preferred communication style.
Some bosses prefer written updates by email, memo or short notes.
Some might prefer verbal face to face updates. Some might prefer short telephone conversations. Ask the boss directly or ask the secretary or close colleague of the boss. Document what you have done Thais are not good at documentation. We do not like to write things down, particularly in English.