Novels like TF4: Don’t Leave After School
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- 101 TF Fourth Generation: Young Master, It Must Be Tough Joining the Entertainment World TF四代：少爷进圈辛苦了 [Original Male Lead + Power Couple + Reconciliation] Everyone knew Pei Yanqing as gentle and sweet, with dimples that hid a charming smile. No one had ever seen the endurance and quiet courage beneath his obedient facade. Bound by a contract and pushed into a corner at every turn, he severed every tender tie with his own hands. Despite everyone’s confusion, pleas for him to stay, and hurt feelings, he pretended to be cold and heartless. On the day he left, dark clouds hung low over Incheon, and 294Reads—Score10114d adds
- 102 Just Want to Kiss 只想亲 Severely out of character. No logic whatsoever. Fictionalized real-life setting. Everyone is an adult. We used to squeeze together in the practice room to share a bottle of water, and talk late into the night in the dorm with our foreheads pressed together. Even our shadows seemed inseparable. At some point, we began choosing our words carefully, and the distance between us quietly grew. The feelings we never quite voiced, the affection we hid behind jokes, all sank into the routines of everyday 458Reads—Score10614d adds
- 103 A Hedgehog's Diary 一本刺猬日记 [Clear-headed, ambitious senior Xu Ting VS sunny, aloof trainee Zuo Qihan] [Secret crush comes true + bittersweet at first + sweet pursuit and flirtation later + growing together] In ninth grade, Xu Ting wrote in her diary: “Today I took a junior to the teaching building. His name is pretty special. He's so tiny, standing under a tree like a little hedgehog.” “He asked what my name meant. I said, ‘I hope you always have someone who will listen to you.’” Later, he went to Chongqing and became a 62Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 104 Floor Eighteen: We Are All Stars 十八楼：我们都是星星 Since ancient times, light and darkness have stood in opposition. The Four Great Evil Beasts have roamed the world since time immemorial, laying waste to heaven and earth and destroying human homes. The Four Guardian Beasts, protectors of humankind, have opposed them for millennia. During the Yanhuang era, the Four Guardian Beasts fought the Four Evil Beasts, sealing and suppressing them to ease humanity’s suffering for a time. But their divine power was exhausted, and they fell, becoming stars 761Reads8.4Score16014d adds
- 105 After Dying from Fandom, I Became My Boss’s Dearest 追星猝死后成了心肝老板 [Reborn and Rising to the Top + Everyone’s Favorite + Heiress to a Top Family + Raising the Company’s Future Boss + TF Fourth Generation Fan Fiction] In my past life, I was an orphaned college student so poor I could barely afford to eat. I followed my idols through a screen, watching the boys get ground down, without even the means to lend them a hand. Then I was reborn as the little princess of a top-tier family. I casually mentioned that I liked that talent agency, and my mother bought it out 420Reads—Score4014d adds
- 106 TF Fourth-Generation Extra: She Just Wants to Follow the Plot TF四代炮灰她只想走剧情 After Xu Yan accidentally choked to death, she transmigrated into a cannon-fodder character in a novel who shared her name. All Xu Yan wanted was to follow the plot and make it home safely, but everything seemed to be heading in another direction... (This story is entirely fictional. Please do not associate it with real people.) 112Reads—Score—14d adds
- 107 TF Family: The Fourth Generation TF家族四代 In the TF Family’s fourth-generation training room, every day brings a new challenge, and every practice session is another step toward their dreams. The boys sweat and laugh together here, and learn how to grow and persevere. Their story has only just begun... 614Reads—Score10014d adds
- 108 TF Generation Four: Amber Heartbeat Memo TF四代：琥珀心跳备忘录 [Signed] Amid the strands of Beijing, where bustling modernity and ancient charm intertwine, a uniquely radiant new star quietly rose: Cheng Menglu. Born into an extraordinary family, this remarkable girl stepped onto the stage of Times Fengjun. Her father was a respected professor in Tsinghua University’s architecture department, using his wisdom and craftsmanship to design landmark after landmark. Her mother was a documentary director at CCTV, capturing the world through her lens and sharing 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 A Heartbeat to the Beat of the Drums 赴一场鼓点的心动 He let loose in front of the drums, while I watched him quietly from below the stage. Maybe I never imagined that, with every rise and fall of his drumsticks, I would nearly lose myself in his rhythms and be drawn in by his freedom. When I saw him again, I knew my heart had skipped a beat before the sound of the drums reached me. 786Reads7.1Score10214d adds
- 110 TF Generation Four: Walking the Road to Fame Together TF四代：一起走花路 “Zhizhi, will we debut together?” “We will.” “Let’s meet at the top.” “Let’s walk the road to fame together!” This book focuses on what Shen Qingzhi and TF Fourth Generation experienced as trainees, from being unknown to stepping onto a bigger stage, with a few sparks along the way. 1kReads—Score10214d adds
- 111 TF Fourth Generation: Heartbeat Trajectory TF四代：心跳轨迹 No plagiarism or borrowing plotlines 🚫 [All characters are adults. This is an entirely original work with a private fictional setting and is unrelated to real people. Please do not make assumptions about real individuals.] Jiang Shisui is the only female trainee in TF's fourth-generation group. By chance, she walks into a practice room full of boys. She seems gentle and soft-spoken, but inside she is fiercely determined. Through repeated, grueling practice, she shatters the stereotypes others ho 1.9kReads7.2Score16314d adds
- 112 TF Fourth Generation: A Mint-Flavored Summer TF四代：薄荷味的夏天 My writing is at an elementary-school level, so please don’t roast me~ Some characters might be out of character, so read with caution. Remember to remind me and ask for updates, since I sometimes forget. The author sometimes has school, so updates will probably come in the evening or around seven or eight in the afternoon. 813Reads—Score11114d adds
- 113 TF Fourth Generation: The Mountain City's Star Cop TF四代：山城警星照山河 [Tags] Ensemble cast | Criminal investigation | Social realism mystery | Case-of-the-week investigations | Lighthearted daily life | Mountain city | Friendship among the whole cast | No romance [Reader's Guide] Looking for hard-core classical mystery? It's here. Every case has a complete chain of evidence and airtight logic. Looking for social realism with depth? It's here. Twenty-four cases offer twenty-four glimpses of reality, each one leaving you quiet for a while afterward. Looking for ligh 1.1kReads6.8Score15114d adds
- 114 TF Fourth Generation: Your Heart Holds My Name TF四代：你心里有我名字 Our long wait, our memories, all gathered on this little cassette tape... If time could turn back and life could start over, what would he choose... “Do you regret it?” “What?” “Nothing.” 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 115 What? The Person Who Rolls Their Eyes at Me Has a Crush on Me? 什么？翻我白眼的人居然暗恋我 A charming green tea beauty × a softhearted knight. Apologies for any OOC. Found-phone fiction, self-conquest, and mutual devotion. Told mainly from the perspective of the one being secretly loved. There couldn't be a more foolish puppy in the world. He barged into my life with utter determination, staking everything he had. When I asked him before whether he'd ever considered taking things slowly, what did he say? He said he hadn't. He didn't understand then, but now he finally realizes: To ke 22Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 116 August Is Your Lie 八月是你的谎言 “My superstar, I hope you’re happy every day. I don’t want you to always look so worried, to be too tired, or to let all those rumors affect you. My superstar, you have to be happy every day.” “Even though we live in different worlds, I’ll love you quietly from afar.” “You stand on the stage beneath the spotlight, like a flower in full bloom. I hide in some dark corner, like a lump of rotting mud.” 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 117 TF Family Generation Four: A Doll Comes Knocking at My Door TF家族四代：娃娃来敲我家门 [Four Generations || Parenting Variety Show || Ensemble Cast || Couples Already Set] Qiwen, Guirui, Hengming, and Niehan bring the kids on a variety show || OOC is on me A popular, sharp-tongued beauty blogger, a former borderline-content influencer who was once a top-tier star, the youngest literature professor at Huaqing University, the poker-faced CEO of Chensi Entertainment, a beloved rising model, an acclaimed double-award-winning actress... A slow-paced parenting variety show called “The K 1.4kReads6.6Score21714d adds
- 118 Two Hearts in Harmony 两相知【奇文】 [Unconventional story, 1v1, HE] “Zuo Qifan! Do you believe me?”, Yang Bowen “I’ll always believe you! Because I know you’d never hurt me.”, Zuo Qifan … 541Reads—Score10414d adds
- 119 TF Fourth Generation: Trainees Aren't Allowed to Date TF四代：练习生不可以谈恋爱 [A fourth-generation SDFJ fanfic, featuring characters from the other two generations in Our Teenage Years 2 as well. It’s meant to make up for regrets, so don’t read if that bothers you.] The fourth-generation characters featured most are Qi, Heng, Gui, Wen, Lu, Ming, Nie… Others will appear too, but not much. (A slight warning: WSR’s off-screen persona may be a bit problematic, so don’t read if that bothers you. I won’t write him in any ships, thanks for understanding. I’m just stating the fac 4.4kReads6.8Score35914d adds
- 120 TF Fourth Generation: Trading Heartbeats TF四代：交换心动 [Coming-of-Age + Reunion After Years Apart + Slightly Twisted + Original Male Lead] - “Didn't see that coming, did you? We still have a story to tell.” - Damn it, writing a synopsis is the worst. Don't copy my characters or my writing style. Thanks. 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 121 When Love Starts Again 恋爱重启时 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 91Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 122 Fourth Generation: Times Fengjun Dug Up My Mortal Enemy 四代：时代峰峻把我死对头挖来了 Shen Yanze never expected to run into Fu Binyan on his very first day back from his studies. They joined the company at the same time, made it through their rookie years together, and became best friends. Later, they had a huge fight over a stage assignment. In a fit of anger, Shen went overseas and stayed there for three years. He left without a word, and no one told anyone when he came back. So Fu Binyan’s expression turned grim when he saw him. All characters are written as adults. 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 TF Fourth Generation: She's the Exception TF四代：她是例外 Still opening with Times Fengjun. OOC warning. Don’t take this too seriously. [Sweet and well-behaved on the outside × Ambitious within × Everyone’s Favorite] The only female trainee in the fourth generation. Together with the fourth-generation boys, she starts from scratch and makes her way toward that glittering stage. When the only gardenia in their midst enters the boys’ practice room, she breaks through prejudice with her talent and closes the distance with her warmth. Sweet on the outside, 2.3kReads8.7Score26814d adds
- 124 TF Fourth Generation: The Ziyu Era TF四代：子钰时代 Shen Ziyu was a handsome man whom everyone adored, flowers bloomed at the sight of him, and even cars burst their tires when they saw him. One day, a talent scout approached him and invited him to join TF Fourth Generation, bringing an unexpected twist to his dull, monotonous life. This story is entirely fictional. Please do not connect it to real life. 827Reads—Score10014d adds
- 125 TF Fourth Generation: Fei Zong’s Nephew Is Actually a Cross-Dressing Master TF四代：飞总侄子竟是女装大佬 Ji Qingye is a genius girl who lives by the lazy-fish philosophy. She can sing, dance, and write and compose music with ease, yet her life motto is, “If I can lie down, I absolutely won't sit up.” But her little devil nature and dream of slacking off came to an abrupt end one summer vacation. Her parents tricked her into going to Chongqing under the pretense of “visiting her uncle back home,” then promptly dumped her on Li Fei, the head of Times Fengjun, who happened to be her maternal uncle. Fa 847Reads—Score10114d adds
- 126 TF Fourth Generation: You’re My Best Solution TF四代：你是我的最优解 [Girl Disguised as a Boy + Useless Pretty Face + Slow-Burn] - When fans flood the internet with posts saying [Qi Li sounds awful], a narcissistic young man grabs his alt account and madly replies in the comments: [Being handsome is enough. Being handsome is enough.] When fans boycott him under the official livestream, Qi Li sees the topic's popularity climbing and comments from his alt account: [Thanks for the support. Don't forget to send money.] When fans confront him in person and shout, “Qi 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 127 TF Fourth Generation: Words Left Unsaid TF四代：未尽之言 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 128 TF Family: Mint-Flavored Candy TF家族：薄荷味的糖 Please don’t flame me. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. All characters are adults in this story ⚠️ Severe OOC ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ Fictional characters and content, not real ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ 48Reads—Score—14d adds
- 129 The Top-Tier Star in Disguise as a Man: Brothers, Don't Fall for Me Too Hard 男装顶流：哥哥们别太爱我 [The rating has just been posted and will rise later] All main characters are adults. This is just for fun, so please don’t yell at me. [Transmigration + Female Disguise as a Man + Everyone Has a Crush + Love Rivals + Feel-Good Entertainment Industry Story + Fourth-Generation RPF] After Xu Qingci died suddenly, she transmigrated into Xu Qingci, a “prince” trainee who had killed herself after being cyberbullied by the entire internet. And so The whole internet called her a “resource-backed star,” 1kReads8.7Score12914d adds
- 130 TF Fourth Generation: The All-Round ACE Is the Group's Beloved TF四代，全能ACE被团宠了 | Original character | Gifted male lead | BL | TF Entertainment’s fourth generation | Alternate setting | As a trainee in TF Entertainment’s fourth generation, the name Li Jingyan carries an edge all its own. Born for the stage, he has no weak spots in singing or dancing and is widely recognized in the industry as a natural talent. With his cool, detached looks and clean, aloof aura, he’s the kind of person you remember at first glance. No one can resist Li Jingyan’s charm. If someone can, then 37Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 TF Fourth Generation: The Shut-In Dares to Take on Times Fengjun TF四代：自闭小伙勇闯时代峰峻 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 353Reads—Score3414d adds
- 132 All Ming all铭 My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 103Reads—Score—14d adds
- 133 Zuo Qihan: Kissing Summer in the Sun 左奇函：骄阳吻夏 Summer is just as noisy as ever, just like when you and I first met. We made a promise. You’re a trainee in TF Family’s fourth generation, and I’m just one of your many fans. Will you remember me? Hello, Zuo Qihan. I’m Xu Xia. 566Reads—Score10114d adds
- 134 TF Fourth Generation: Together Forever TF四代：永远在一起 Li Nianchu had always been the model child in everyone else's eyes. She was neighbors with Zuo Qihan, but he joined Times Fengjun in 2022. She thought they would never cross paths again, but unexpectedly, she joined Times Fengjun too and met a wonderful group of people. Now, come see how we all get along. 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 135 Osmanthus Reflected in the Eternal Stars 桂映星恒 Gui Heng are a real couple, our leopard and kitty. We have to believe in their love: they are definitely in love. Gui Heng forever! Some content is fictional, for entertainment. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 136 Rational Flirtation and Entanglement 理性暧昧纠缠 He approaches him by pretending they're getting married, then falls in love with him without even realizing it. My new work is out! You can read it on Fanqie Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 90Reads—Score1514d adds
- 137 Not a Coward: At the Mahjong Table 不是胆小鬼，麻将桌 A new work is out! Come read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 98Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 138 TF Fourth Generation: Slow-Burn Effect TF四代：慢热效应 [The “I Raised Them, Then They Fell for Me” Series] Perhaps Chi Wei had never imagined that a group of children would heal his broken life. Chi Wei had started working at SDFJ through a friend’s introduction. When the fourth generation was short-staffed, he was transferred over to work as a living assistant. At first, he thought it was just another grueling job, looking after a bunch of brats. But when he was at his most vulnerable, he never expected them to be the ones who brought the first ray 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 139 TF Fourth Generation: He Came Bearing Warmth TF四代：他携暖意来 The training room floor was soaked with sweat. In the mirror, a young boy repeated the same tedious steps over and over. Rejection, aching abs and lower back, and the disappointment of endless waiting became the all-too-familiar backdrop to Wang Lujie's trainee life. He once thought he would always walk alone, until a warm light appeared, illuminating his dance steps and the distant horizon called the future. A story about Wang Lujie finding companionship, and friendship with the others. 150Reads—Score—14d adds
- 140 Who Says You Can't Pursue an NPC? 谁说不能追NPC？ My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 84Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 141 TF Fourth Generation: He Always Wants Me All to Himself TF四代：总想独占我 [Some coercion] [No canon pairing] [All pairings] [Original male lead] His love of singing led him to become a trainee at SDFJ. After a summer trial run, he went straight into the top tier. The affection of “everyone” was impossible to hide. After successfully securing his place, he began working toward his dream. Li Yu: ...I really appreciate “your” affection. It’s just wonderful... 45Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 142 Near the Clouds’ Edge 近云边 When Zuo Qihan first met Yang Bowen, he felt conflicted. He couldn't understand what was happening to him. It was only later that he realized what it was: love at first sight. 2.1kReads8.7Score42614d adds
- 143 TF Fourth Generation: Become the Light, or See the Light TF四代：成为光，或者看见光 Original characters and personal headcanons. Any similarities are purely coincidental. A note for readers: The main focus is on careers; romance appears in the extras. Everyone is fully fleshed out, not just a plot device. Yang Bowen “Could you sometimes be just my Gu Qinglan?” Zhang Guiyuan “Your palm is the warmest. It's so warm that I only dare entrust all my vulnerability to you.” Wang Lujie “Before I met you, my youth was silent. You gave it a voice.” Zuo Qihan “You taught me to be gentle, 179Reads7.3Score10114d adds
- 144 TF Fourth Generation’s Wang Lujie: May Everything Go Your Way TF四代王橹杰：千事顺意 Xiao Jie and Xiao Jie’s story began in a Chongqing summer, but it isn’t over yet. “Can I be friends with you? Your company doesn’t have any rules against that, does it?” “Of course. From today on, we’re friends.” “I feel like I’m understanding you less and less.” “Everything you’ve understood about me has always been the real me.” This is entirely fictional, written purely for love. 232Reads—Score3214d adds
- 145 TF Fourth Generation: An Unfinished Promise TF四代：未完的约定 Plagiarism and imitation of this work are strictly prohibited. A continuation of the second Yun Xianan story. The promise we made growing up is still with us. Here, the story of Yun Xianan and the fourth-generation kids continues. An'an is still the same adorable, sleepy, easily flustered good kid, but she's grown up before our eyes, too. Her voice is changing, and she's getting taller. You're warmly invited to watch An'an become an even better and more amazing little idol. Even when the world i 39Reads—Score—14d adds
- 146 It Never Rains in the City of Mist 雾都不下雨 By fate's design, Zhang Guiyuan and Zhang Hanrui gradually grow closer and become best friends. Yang Bowen meets Chen Junming, who is two grades below him, through his connection with the group of four. Are they friends, brothers, or something else...? Teenagers always have their own questions to work through. Growing up isn't always smooth. This is their story of youth. They find their way through confusion and heartache, and grow through misunderstandings and reconciliation. “When I'm not by 33Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 147 A or B A还是B Life feels like being forced to make choices forever. “A or B? Give me an answer, Yang Bowen.” A clear, cool voice rings in his ear. Yang Bowen stands frozen in place. The wind by the river is fierce, whipping his hair and scattering his thoughts. He doesn't know how to answer. Time passes, moment by moment, as his gaze gradually loses focus and the world before him begins to warp. His ears start ringing... 358Reads—Score7914d adds
- 148 Escape: Infinite Floor 999 逃生：无限999层 To Those of Us Who Know Nothing If you’re reading this letter, it means we’ve failed again. You’ll find many documents elsewhere on the floors. Collect them. There is no true death here. If we die on another floor, we lose our memories. If we die on Floor 999, not only will we lose our memories, the building itself will keep expanding. Its interior will grow more spacious, new and more interesting monsters will be added, and even stranger decor will be unlocked. It will become an even more be 84Reads—Score2014d adds
- 149 I'd Do Anything for You 我愿为你不顾一切 The characters and plot are entirely fictional. Please don't take it out on the kids. Please don't take it out on the kids. Please don't take it out on the kids. Important things are worth saying three times. And thank you, too, for taking the time to stop by for my little Qiwen. 258Reads—Score10614d adds
- 150 Lost in the City of Fog 迷城雾里 Fantasy, supernatural powers, ensemble cast, with pairings (mainly qw, with a little gr and hm) Note: This is fanfiction about TF Family 4th Generation. White fog blankets the land, and monsters roam freely. This is the infamous City of Mist. A giant snake for an arm, a white mermaid, a sheep-headed spider... What monsters will you encounter? What will you become? "Remember, monsters aren't the only things that eat people here." Young Yang Bowen was taught this lesson. Many years later, as he st 1.6kReads8.5Score29214d adds
