How Would You Know My Heart

❤️ Main Relationship

戚时安 Qi Shi'an × 沈多意 Shen Duoyi

Fandom ship name: Unknown

✨ Introduction

《安知我意》 is a modern Chinese BL (Boys' Love) novel by author Bei Nan, categorized as a workplace romance with elements of second chance love and childhood acquaintances reunited. The story follows the reconnection of two financial industry elites—Shen Duoyi, a high-level actuary, and Qi Shi'an, a senior trader and partner at an investment firm—who first met as teenagers under complicated circumstances.

The core narrative revolves around their professional relationship as boss and subordinate, with the gradual unraveling of past misunderstandings and the rekindling of romantic feelings that had been dormant for years. The relationship progression moves from initial workplace tension and professional respect to emotional vulnerability, mutual understanding, and ultimately a committed partnership.

🌏 Background

Set in contemporary China's competitive financial sector, the story unfolds primarily in corporate offices and urban environments. Shen Duoyi comes from a humble background, having lost his parents early and grown up with his grandfather, working service jobs as a teenager to support himself. Qi Shi'an comes from a wealthy family and had a privileged upbringing.

The central "mystery" or tension stems from their teenage encounter a decade earlier when Shen worked at an entertainment venue and Qi was a young customer. Misunderstandings about each other's character and intentions created barriers that persist until their adult reunion. The workplace setting provides a professional backdrop for their personal reconciliation and romantic development.

🎭 Themes & Tone

Second chances and reconnection
Workplace romance and professional boundaries
Overcoming class differences and social perceptions
Healing from past misunderstandings
Building trust in mature relationships

Tone: Warm, romantic, with emotional depth and professional sophistication

👥 Main Characters

戚时安 (Qi Shi'an) - Senior trader and investment firm partner; mature, capable, wealthy, with hidden vulnerability from past regrets
沈多意 (Shen Duoyi) - High-level actuary turned consultant; intelligent, resilient, kind-hearted, with trauma from losing parents and financial struggles
Key supporting cast includes Shen's grandfather and workplace colleagues

✨ Iconic Quote

戚时安: "天灾人祸，趋避之。此外的快乐和幸福，都交给我。" (Natural disasters and man-made calamities, we avoid them. All other happiness and joy, leave them to me.)
戚时安: "我在侵蚀你，你回不回应都没关系，反正弄碎一砖一瓦就算成功。" (I'm eroding you, whether you respond or not doesn't matter, breaking even one brick or tile counts as success.)
Unknown: "恨台上卿卿或台下我我不是你和我" (Resenting the intimacy on stage or myself off stage, it's not you and me.)
Unknown: "余生路长，一同看月落又重生，灯灭灯再红。" (The road ahead is long, together we'll watch the moon set and be reborn, lights extinguish and relight.)
沈多意: "戚先生，福多顺意。" (Mr. Qi, may you have abundant blessings and smooth wishes.)
戚时安: "多多，四时平安。" (Duoduo, peace in all four seasons.)

🎬 Adaptations

Audio Drama: Completed (released 2021-2022 on Maoer FM, voiced by Zhao Chengchen and Hu Liangwei)
Manhua: Unknown
Live-action: Unknown (Note: Search results show a 2026 drama with similar title but different plot and characters, likely unrelated adaptation)

🔥 Why It’s Popular

Strong character dynamics between two competent, mature professionals in the financial industry
Emotional depth in reconciling past misunderstandings with present feelings
Realistic workplace setting combined with romantic development
Appeals to readers who enjoy "second chance" romances with emotional maturity and professional competence

📚 Reader Notes

Beginner-friendly: ★★★★☆

Angst level: ★★☆☆☆

Plot complexity: Medium

Romance visibility: High

Mystery focus: Low

Recommended for readers who enjoy workplace romances between competent professionals with emotional depth and second-chance themes.

✍️ Author

北南 (Bei Nan) A popular BL author known for emotional depth and realistic character development, with works spanning various genres including 《碎玉投珠》(Sui Yu Tou Zhu), 《跨界演员》(Kuaijie Yanyuan), and 《霍乱江湖》(Huo Luan Jianghu).

🔗 Useful Links (Official)

Original Chinese Novel: JJWXC
Chinese Audio Drama: Maoer FM

🌌 Similar IPs

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Crossover Actor (跨界演员) by the same author
Crushing Jade and Casting Pearls (碎玉投珠) by the same author
Other workplace/second chance BL novels with mature protagonists

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