Chapter 264: The Century-Old Dilemma—What’s for Lunch?
“Thanks.”
What else could Leon say? Drop an f-bomb? That would just make him seem uncultured.
Maru’s water pump really stunned him. It looked plain on the outside, but inside it was pure cutting-edge tech—pumping both water and air, working on land or underwater, with remote control and solar charging as extras.
Was this really something she made from just the small amount of materials he gave her? Leon almost felt guilty accepting it.
And she had designed it specifically for his needs—even for things he hadn’t voiced. Leon was deeply touched, so much so that he half-joked to himself about wanting to taste what chocolate might be like.
After all, aside from his good looks and healthy body, he didn’t have much else to repay Maru with.
Given her level of tech, she was probably not hurting for money.
In terms of knowledge, Leon would be completely crushed by her, so that avenue was a dead end.
In the end, the only “repayment” he could think of was giving her a child.