Chapter 189: Chapter 189: Not Allowed to Stay Out Overnight Chapter 189: Chapter 189: Not Allowed to Stay Out Overnight Li Guangming chose his words carefully, and after a moment, he frowned and said, “Daughter, just tell us if you have one or not.

Don’t try to deceive your mother and me; I’ve had someone check up on you during your recent night absences.

You didn’t stay at any of your private properties, nor did you go to Xiao Tang’s place.

Your mother and I don’t object to you dating, but if you really are, you should at least let us know.”

Duan Shuyuan also nodded, “Mm, that’s reasonable.”

At this moment, Li Qiao, looking at her parents alternating their queries, didn’t ponder for too long and admitted calmly, “Mm, I do have a boyfriend…”

As soon as she finished speaking, Li Guangming and Duan Shuyuan sat up straight.

“Who is he?

Where is he from?

How old is he?” Li Guangming asked.

Following that, Duan Shuyuan also inquired, “What does he do?

What’s his background?

How many people are in his family?”

Li Qiao: “…”

Facing her parents’ pressing questions, she felt a hint of helplessness.

Intuition told her that now was not the right time to reveal her relationship.

Li Qiao looked down at her phone screen and skillfully deflected with a sentence, “When there’s a chance, I will introduce him to you.”

Li Guangming and Duan Shuyuan’s expressions showed a difficult-to-describe murkiness as they continuously exchanged glances.

It’s over!

Their precious daughter was truly in love.

Fortunately, Duan Shuyuan quickly regained her composure, softened her tone, and tried to persuade her, pulling Li Qiao’s shoulder, “Qiaoqiao, getting a boyfriend is a good thing, but you’re still young.

Be careful not to be deceived.

We girls must be dignified and self-respecting.”

Hearing this, Li Qiao finally picked up on the deeper meaning behind their words.

Were they afraid she might…

act rashly out of love?

Li Qiao looked at Duan Shuyuan’s neutral expression and couldn’t help but sigh, touching her forehead, “Mom, what are you thinking?

It’s not like that; I know what I’m doing, and I wouldn’t be so impulsive.”

Last night, her interactions with Shang Yu were guided by emotion but kept within the bounds of propriety; at most, they held hands, embraced, and shared a small kiss.

Even though they had confirmed their relationship, she still slept alone in the guest room.

Her parents were thinking too far ahead.

At this point, hearing Li Qiao’s explanation, Li Guangming and Duan Shuyuan breathed a sigh of relief.

“That’s good, that’s good, as long as there’s nothing more!” Duan Shuyuan, still somewhat shaken, patted her chest and then embraced Li Qiao’s shoulder, sighing, “Qiaoqiao, listen to your mom, don’t spend the night out anymore.

Otherwise, your father and I worry so much we can’t sleep at night.”

For parents, concern for their children is often sincere and genuine.

Li Qiao didn’t think there was anything wrong and smiled, nodding her head, “Mm.” She would try…

Recently, she had indeed spent several nights at the Mansion.

Over the years, although her family rarely interfered with her, that was because she hadn’t done anything too outrageous under her parents’ watch.

Perhaps her recent frequent absences had raised their alarm.

…

After receiving Li Qiao’s assurance, her parents didn’t press for more details.

Once she went upstairs, Li Guangming, full of worry, shook his head, “The girl won’t tell us, it seems…

I need to have someone investigate properly and find out who the rascal is that’s hooking her and keeping her from coming home.”

Duan Shuyuan, also appearing slack in her expression while leaning on the sofa, propped her forehead with her fingers, murmuring in confusion, “This is too sudden; without any signs, how did she find a boyfriend?”

“It won’t do, I have to consult with the Secretary-General about this; he has extensive connections and might uncover some clues.”

Hearing this, Duan Shuyuan also felt it was a good idea and urged him promptly, “Then don’t wait, call the Secretary-General right away, let him help investigate.”