Daughter Swap 6 〈HIGH-QUALITY · WALKTHROUGH〉

Maya, in turn, rushed to embrace Lin Mei, who had just returned from her own month in the Alvarez household. The two friends, now seasoned “swap veterans,” exchanged quick, conspiratorial glances—both already plotting how to make this year’s festival unforgettable. The centerpiece of the Mid‑Autumn Festival is the mooncake, a round pastry filled with sweet or savory fillings, symbolizing unity and completeness. Maya, who had never baked anything beyond store‑bought cupcakes, was excited but nervous.

The previous five chapters followed the girls through school projects, cooking lessons, and even a weekend hiking trip that nearly turned into a comic disaster when Maya tried to navigate a trail map written in Chinese characters. Now, the sixth swap begins at a very special time of year: the Festival of Lights (Mid‑Autumn Festival) in Lijiang. 1. Arrival and First Impressions Maya stepped off the bus onto the cobblestone streets of Lijiang’s Old Town, her eyes wide with awe. The ancient wooden houses glowed amber in the late‑afternoon sun, and the scent of incense mingled with the sweet aroma of roasted chestnuts. daughter swap 6

“This is the part I love most,” Maya said, eyes sparkling. “When we hang them together, it feels like we’re sending our wishes to the sky.” Maya, in turn, rushed to embrace Lin Mei,