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- 51 Wangchun Alley 望春巷 Wangchun Alley is where we grew up running around. Our fates were intertwined long ago, tangled together until it was impossible to tell them apart. We once gazed up at the same spring. Mahjong table 34Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 52 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
- 53 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
- 54 Fourth Alley 四巷 Welcome, everyone! This book has 17 chapters. Chapter 17 is a bonus chapter, an extra story featuring Zhang Guiyuan. Here’s an early spoiler. Thanks for reading, and please look forward to Season Two! 204Reads—Score10114d adds
- 55 Encounter and Entanglement 遇见与羁绊 A group of young men and women from Chongqing Changjiang International and Times Fengjun set off together toward the other side of Times Fengjun. They were all students in an academic program. They came to Chongqing Changjiang International and rented a large classroom from their boss, Li Fei, where they began a series of lessons and activities. Why Times Fengjun? Because they had already earned enough credits at school, so they came to Times Fengjun to rent a classroom where they could do whate 164Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 Pretending to Be Friends 假装是朋友 When Zhang Guiyuan saw Zhang Hanrui again, they had grown from childhood playmates into worthy heirs to their respective families. Whatever had once stood between them, impossible to define as either love or friendship, seemed to have vanished with time. Zhang Hanrui spoke to Zhang Guiyuan about a business partnership in a measured, businesslike manner. Zhang Guiyuan only wanted to ask, "Zhang Hanrui, can I still go to your little treehouse?" 108Reads—Score10314d adds
- 57 The SSS-Rank Guide's Special Operations Squad SSS级向导的特战小队 A Sentinel and Guide fanfiction featuring Wang Lujie, Zhang Guiyuan, Zuo Qihan, Yang Bowen, Zhang Hanrui, and Chen Junming from TF Family Generation Four. Wang Lujie is an SSS-rank Guide. To outsiders, he seems as cold as ice, but to his team, he’s practically a god! His mental strength is incredible, and his own abilities give him an extra boost. He’s an exceptionally powerful Guide. Zhang Guiyuan is an SSS-rank Sentinel, skilled in all kinds of close-quarters combat and frighteningly strong. H 490Reads6.8Score10314d adds
- 58 TNT: What Do We Do About Our Maknae Being So Calm? TNT：忙内太过冷静怎么办 Copying or plagiarism of this work is strictly prohibited. Wen Qizhen is an ordinary little musical prodigy with the cutest face, who can rap, play the drums and electric guitar, and even play the cello. While figure skating one day, he was spotted by a talent scout from Times Fengjun. Luckily, the scout was persistent enough to withstand little Wen Qizhen’s sharp tongue and successfully recruit him into the Times Fengjun spotlight. Join us as we witness Wen Qizhen’s growth and his everyday life 649Reads—Score10014d adds
- 59 The Blooming Season at the Edge 棱边花期 Synopsis On a campus where the glitz of math competitions intertwines with the secrets of wealthy families, Wang Lujie and Chen Yiheng’s meeting is like an unexpected math problem. An improvised lyric during choir practice, a bloodstained diagnosis on a snowy night: a young love quietly takes root in formula annotations and simple doodles. But a car crash shatters the calm, followed by online rumors and corporate conspiracies. Family feuds, data leaks, and a case of deliberate arson form a puzz 105Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 Nuan's Dads' Love Diary 小暖的爹爸恋爱日记 Yang Bowen is a student who transferred from Beijing. In Chongqing, he meets Zuo Qihan and several others, and they grow up together, living through a winding story. 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 The Exclusive Frequency of a Heartbeat 心跳的专属频率 “Beautiful, brooding man x straight-laced knight with a sickly-sweet sunny disposition” When you like someone, even if you cover your mouth, it will escape through your eyes. You pretend not to notice, but your peripheral vision has looked their way a thousand times. 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 Don't Ignore Me, Please 别不理我嘛 As the first female trainee at Times Fengjun, Qi Chuning has drawn plenty of attention. But... her fans gradually began to notice something strange. Wait, why is that kid Zhang Ji always around whenever Qi Chuning is there? Later, after the two made their relationship official, Zhang Ji took to Weibo in the middle of the night to ask for help. “What do I do if I can’t cheer up my girlfriend? Help, help!” Netizens gleefully piled on, throwing out one teasing comment after another. [Xiao Ning does 291Reads—Score10314d adds
- 63 A Pale Shadow Travels Toward the Stars 素影向星行 TF Fourth Generation × Xu Qingyan [Original Female Lead] A photo taken on a whim leads her, a gentle and introverted girl, to stumble into the dazzling world of show business. Because her features resemble someone else's, she becomes a shadow in the eyes of others, walking alone through a storm of rumors. They are aloof, dazzling stars onstage, taciturn and distant, yet meticulous in their care. In public, they are stars beyond her reach. In private, they are gentle souls who quietly stand up fo 156Reads—Score10514d adds
- 64 Wen Qijingyu's 34th Book 闻其惊玉第34本书 A new story is here! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 338Reads8.5Score11314d adds
- 65 Jackson Yee: His Secret Wife Is the Apple of His Eye 易烊千玺：隐婚娇妻心尖宠 One day, in some year, a trending search suddenly appeared online: “Top star Yi Yangqianxi announces his marriage” It was the day millions of Qianhes had their hearts broken... They had all imagined that one day, the boy they loved might suddenly announce he was dating someone. They never expected to find themselves waiting for their idol to announce his marriage instead... After Xia Weian got together with Yi Yangqianxi, he promised to cherish her with all his heart... And it seemed he really 348Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 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
- 67 A Boy and His Adorable Pets: Our Cozy Little Shop 少年与萌宠：我们的温暖小店 Set in an alternate world, with a romance pairing. Gui Rui, a rare pairing for Wen Ming. After setbacks at work, Zhang Guiyuan opens an inn in the mountains with the Seven Star Group, combining a cat cafe, a dog cafe, a guesthouse, and a restaurant. When Zhang Guiyuan signs the lease for the old house on Nanshan, he never expects to become the head of a family of seven “bankrupt” brothers. Still less does he expect their shared “job-hunting plan” to become a warm yellow light in the hearts of co 68Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 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
- 69 Off We Go 2: The Gentleman Who Goes for the Throat 现在就出发2：掐脖吻绅士 A cool-faced supermodel with an unstoppable drive to succeed × a tall, strapping, bashful man with a hopelessly romantic heart [With a matchmaker * hidden backstory * twists * OOC * no restrictions * chapters in reserve * signed exclusive work * completed. New story, ‘Ding Chengxin: The Ultimate Eye Candy in a Pampered Group Novel,’ is currently updating] Everyone says Ba Yimi was born in the wrong era. With her talent, if she had been born in the age of the gods, she would have made an indelibl 2kReads—Score12214d adds
- 70 TNT and the Troublemaker Junior Sister TNT与作精小师妹 In the halls of art, seven boys from TNT chase their dreams and work hard to move forward. Then Su Yao, a willful and spoiled “drama queen junior,” bursts into their world. At first, she constantly clashes with the members of TNT, but with their teacher’s guidance and as they learn to get along, Su Yao gradually changes and becomes part of their family. Together, they face all kinds of challenges: turmoil during an arts competition at school, difficult preparations for a citywide contest, and b 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 Green Plum and Bitter Orange 青梅枳 A secret crush? Now it's out in the open. “Why do you keep glaring at me? Do you hate me?” The wallpaper gets exposed. “OMG, you like me? But we're both guys. How can you like me?” “Oh no, I'm done for. Completely done for.” 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 A Game of Black and White 黑与白的对弈 The secret on his lock screen was the cryptic prologue to their story. A heart-rate game became a window through which everyone could glimpse their passion: one person's pulse stayed steady as he took the initiative to intertwine their fingers, while the other's heart pounded like a drum before he finally looked back. Beneath the ice, undercurrents surged. From watching one another from the sidelines to dancing together at the center of a grand stage. A rehearsal dubbed a “proposal” became the 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 73 TNT: Stay Away From Me, Old-School CEO TNT：古早霸总远离我 There are countless domineering CEOs, and half of them are fickle and faithless. Join me as we unlock all kinds of classic CEO male leads. Fiancées and first loves: We refuse to be part of your games! World One: [Domineering Uncle: Spoil Me Gently] ✓ Characters: Ma Jiaqi (the male lead has a split personality), Ding Chengxin, Liu Yaowen Ending: A ridiculous twist on a bad ending World Two: [My Brother Spoils Me Like His Life Depends on It] ongoing Characters: Ding Chengxin (male lead), Ma Jiaqi, 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 The Galaxy Is Yours (Dilraba X Zhang Linghe) 星河予你（热巴X张凌赫） The Galaxy Gives You (Dilraba X Zhang Linghe) 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 The Curtain Falls on an Era 时代的谢幕 The names of eight people became a thing of the past. When the top-tier star boy band Teens in Times is left battered by capital and the conspiracies lurking behind it, Wen Yinuo has no choice but to face the cruel reality: that day has finally come… “Wait for me.” The bracelet Zhang Zhenyuan gave her has Morse code engraved on the inside. But they all know that what awaits them is only the deafening silence at the end of an era. This has never been a story about an idol scandal. It is a story a 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 The Daily Life of the Little Dragons' Kindergarten 龙龙幼儿园日常 On the first day of school, the doorway to Shen Wei’s classroom was jammed with kids, a complete madhouse. Chi Rui planted his hands on his hips and declared, “The slide is mine!” Fu Hongxue clutched the block of wood he’d been working on for three years, without saying a word. Feng Douzi had already stuffed a dinosaur toy into his desk, ready to open a little shop. Before Shen Mianmian could bite anyone, he made a list of three rules with his older brother. Shen Wei thought the hardest part of 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 A Guide to Repairing Space and Time 时空修复指南 "I don't want to run into you again in the next world." "All right." "...But you'll still come looking for me, won't you?" "Every time. I'll never give up on you. I love you." 470Reads—Score10414d adds
- 78 TF Fourth Generation: Life Is but a Dream TF四代：浮生若幻 [Signed] Original male lead Harem-style, everyone dotes on him More friendship-focused at first May be out of character Slow-paced He’ll interact with Wang Lujie quite a lot At first, I was aiming for a more realistic direction, so things will move slowly The style will gradually change 565Reads—Score10414d adds
- 79 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
- 80 Because It’s You, Because You’re Here, There Can Be Love 只因是你，只要有你，才有爱 Fanfiction, not about the real person. Some silly, sweet couple moments, including childhood sweethearts, love at first sight, and stories of redemption. The plot is clichéd. Stick around if you like it, and move along if you don't. ٩(๑^o^๑)۶ 532Reads6.5Score10914d adds
- 81 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
- 82 TF Fourth Generation: Forced to Become a Player TF四代：被迫更为海王 [Original Male Lead + Imperial Prince Background + Beloved by All + System + Quick Transmigration] Jiang Qie had barely scraped his way to the ending in a zombie world when System 10086, upgraded and back as “the world’s most handsome and invincible system” (though it refused to admit it was 008), tricked him into entering a new world. His tragic background came with every buff imaginable: a scumbag dad, a mother hopelessly in love, and a life of poverty and heartbreak. Even his mission was utt 1.1kReads—Score10714d adds
- 83 TF Fourth Generation: Our Eighth Day TF四代：我们的第八日 “We stepped down from the stage and into each other’s fight for life and death.” - Zhang Guiyuan, captain of the criminal investigation team, takes on a series of murders. Seven victims, each marked with a number from “1” to “7.” Forensic examiner Zhang Hanrui, criminal profiler Yang Bowen, technical expert Zuo Qihan, and the rest of the major crimes squad are called in urgently. Everyone assumes the killer is trying to complete a set of eight numbers. Then they discover the eighth mark in an un 124Reads—Score10414d adds
- 84 TF Fourth Generation: A Drowning Whale, Lost in You TF四代：溺水之鲸，沉溺于你 The fleeting moments of genuine affection between people are beautiful. I am greedy. I always foolishly wish I could keep them forever, so I keep telling myself to wake up, yet time and again, I don't want to. An Qingci 554Reads—Score10314d adds
- 85 A Guide for Haters 黑粉指南 My new work is here! 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! 187Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 86 TF Fourth Generation: She's the Exception TF四代：她是例外 [Sweet and gentle on the surface x wild ambition within x irresistible charm] The only female trainee of the fourth generation. Starting from zero alongside the boys of the fourth generation, she heads for the stage that shines so brightly. When the one and only gardenia enters the boys' practice room, she breaks prejudice with her talent and bridges the distance with her warmth. Gentle on the outside, wild within, her ambition gleams in her eyes, and her talent shows in every turn. She practice 2.3kReads8.7Score26814d adds
- 87 TF Fourth Generation: You Said My Brother Was a Girl?! TF四代：你说我哥是女生？！ Mostly fictionalized real-life settings / woman disguised as a man / Mary Sue, with characters acting stupid / includes Guiwen, Qiheng, Ruilu, and Ming (the first three have more scenes early on) At seventeen, Gao Zhen still lived beneath a steady drizzle. She didn’t like rainy days, but she was used to them. Just as everyone was used to her being around. The rain would stop, the sky would clear, and she would leave too. If someone vanished without a trace, did that mean they were dead? Let’s j 611Reads—Score10514d adds
- 88 The Evening Breeze Blows Through the Mountain City 山城晚风吹 TF4 Generation Original heroine * Zhang Guiyuan / Qiwen / original female character * Wang Lujie Shen Zhiyan is Wang Lujie's cousin. After her father remarried and her mother passed away, she drifted from place to place before ending up at Wang Lujie's home. Whenever she was going through a dark time, Zhang Guiyuan was like a ray of light, illuminating her path. As she spends time with their little group, she gradually grows and gains a circle of genuine friends... 275Reads6.5Score10014d adds
- 89 Let's Begin a New Journey Together 一起开启新旅程 This book is complete. Please check out my new work, The Killer’s Guide to Surviving in This World, featuring the members of TNT. A senior from the agency who debuted in Korea is back?! And she has ties to us! The female artist signed to Times Fengjun was sent by Li Fei to debut in a Korean survival show. She lived up to expectations, debuting in the center position and becoming a top-tier star in a Korean girl group. After returning to China, she stays in touch with all her senior and junior la 321Reads—Score2114d adds
- 90 TF Third and Fourth Generations: A Diary of Their Growing-Up Days TF三四代：养成系日常记事簿 About the setbacks and growing pains of adolescence At the end of 2022, thirteen-year-old Pei Yunshu was unveiled as a surprise addition to TF Family’s Third Generation trainees. With the guiding principle of “make it big or go home,” Pei Yunshu shot to fame several times thanks to his breathtaking looks and absurdly preferential treatment. Though young, he was a middle schooler well versed in the rules of survival in society, and he understood the great law of boy groups: either play up the fan 320Reads—Score11214d adds
- 91 Everything I Have Is Yours 我有的，都给你 228Reads7.7Score10514d adds
- 92 TF Fourth Generation: Growing Up Together TF四代：我们一起成长 Xu Cenxi is a handsome, aloof young man, a wealthy young master with a photographic memory. He is rational, highly capable, and kindhearted, as well as a genius. But he has one fatal flaw: he has no sense of direction. At first, he was cool and reserved. Later, after being influenced by the Four Little Fours, he became lively, cheerful, and delightfully eccentric. He is a good young man who loves his country and respects women. He's a great cook and a bit of a chatterbox. 248Reads—Score10014d adds
- 93 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
- 94 TF Family Generation Four: How Did I Become the Top Fan Favorite? TF四代：怎么混成人气top了 Fu Yu never thought he would have anything to do with idol life, until he joined Time Fengjun. He had planned to just coast along, but then he found sincere friends, fans who loved him, and dazzling stages. Fu Yu: It took me zero seconds to fall in love with Time Fengjun. Come give it a try too~ And somewhere along the way, he seemed to become one of the most popular members?! 413Reads—Score2314d adds
- 95 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
- 96 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
- 97 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
- 98 TF Fourth Generation: I'm a Guy TF四代：我是男的 [The characters’ personalities don’t match real life] Evil beagle + completely scatterbrained (as vast as the Pacific Ocean, and I mean that sincerely). A kid with the purest spicy snack flavor. The kind his mom wants to smack. Pei Jin: a “sweet and harmless” kid who’s actually the kind chickens cross the road to avoid? Or a “well-off” boy who secretly cuddles up to his mom, with a happy family life? Nobody knows. All anyone knows is that the moment he shows up, he brings an overwhelming competi 515Reads—Score4914d adds
- 99 TF Generation Four: I’ll Go See the Sea with Her TF四代：陪她去看海 [Signed] [First, a disclaimer: any similarities are purely coincidental] “Today’s sunset glow is fading, just like the smiles you brought when you arrived late.” Xu Zhixu: “Zhang Yiran, why are you so good to me?” Zhang Yiran: “Because…” [Music plays here: Love Is Compromise] Yang Bowen: “I taught him his first dance after he joined the group.” Xu Zhixu: “His first dance instructor after joining the group.” “If we had never met…” “Xu Zhixu, we were destined to meet.” “Hello, everyone. I’m Xu Zhi 66Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 100 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
