If it has been anyone but Wally, the comment about it being too easy would sound like disappointment and would be seeking a greater challenge. Maybe to increase the amount of nonsense they speak till someone calls their bluff.
But since its Wally, he is happy just to coast along, using as little effort as possible.
@HPoe
That's not really true when you're in a small company or shop, where the boss is actually the smartest engineer in the house.
The bigger the company gets, the bigger the problem gets.